Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
Northern France or Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1350
MS G.24 fol. 88r

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Alexander the Great: Scene, fighting Cassiel the Baudrain -- Cassiel the Baudrain, wearing helmet and armor, with decorated shield, on horseback, grabs sword of Alexander the Great, crowned, wearing helmet and armor, with decorated shield, on horseback. Around them, mounted soldiers, wearing armor and helmets, fight with swords and decorated shields. One soldier carries banner. To right, four women stand on ramparts within city wall of Epheson (?).
Scene against gold background within decorated frame. Illustration of Jacques de Longuyon, Voeux du paon, Laisse 230.