Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 103r

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Two confronted armies of future Henry V and his father Henry IV, wearing helmets, most carrying shields, astride horses, two foremost striking each other with swords.
Scene against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Henry V as emperor.