Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
England, perhaps London, ca. 1470
MS M.126 fol. 58r

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Confessio Amantis: Scene, Diogenes of Sinope meeting Alexander the Great -- Next to doorway of building, Diogenes, wearing fur lined cloak, gesturing with both hands, stands in barrel, and looks toward Alexander the Great astride bridled horse, gesturing with right hand and raising left hand. Four (?) men, two (?) wearing tall brimless hats, are behind him.
Scene in landscape with tree, mountains and building in distance.
Champie initial A with spray-work.