Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire universelle depuis la Création jusqu’a César
France, ca. 1390-1400
MS M.516 fol. 252v

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Julius Caesar: Scene, Conquest of Gaul -- Group of soldiers, wearing armor, astride horses, are led by Julius Caesar, wearing crown and armor, holding shield with double-headed eagle. One soldier holds banner decorated with double-headed eagle, displayed. Scene in landscape setting. Illustrates book 2, chapter 1, Description of Gaul.