Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 42v

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Legend, Alexander the Orphan: Malagrin the Felon killed by Alexander the Orphan -- Alexander, wearing black helmet and armor, shield on back, left hand raised to saddle, mounting bridled horse with plume. Severed head and body of Malagrin the Felon, wearing black and gold armor, reclining on ground. Red, shield with broken strap on ground at right. Scene in landscape with castle on water.