Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 36r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Tristan fighting Helias -- Helias, wearing gold helmet with plume and gold and black armor, head thrown back, shield at left shoulder, is astride rearing bridled horse with plume on head, wearing armor. Broken lance at feet of horse. Helias is struck on shield by lance held by Tristan, wearing gold helmet with black armor, shield at left shoulder, astride rearing bridled horse with trappings. Wall or fence and trees in background.