Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Legend, Alexander the Orphan: Morgan le Fay receiving News of Defeat of Caradoc -- Woman, wearing headdress, back-turned, facing Morgan le Fay, wearing hat with crown. Approaching from right, messenger, raising hat with right hand, holding document with left hand, wearing sword at waist, spurs. Dog reclining on floor between them. Scene in room with wooden ceiling, window and draped bed.