Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire universelle depuis la Création jusqu’a César
France, ca. 1390-1400
MS M.516 fol. 183r

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Scene, Historical: Battle between Rome and Carthage -- At left, group of soldiers, wearing armor, hold spears and heraldic banner. Foremost soldier raises scimitar. At right is group of soldiers, wearing armor. On ground are soldiers, wearing armor, bleeding from wounds. One holds banner with inscription EPOB, fallen on ground. Illustration of Book 10, History of Rome II (Rome and Carthage, Third Punic War).