Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Chronicle of Flanders
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1490
MS M.435 fol. 352v

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Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, wearing hat, armor, collar of Order of Golden Fleece, raising sword with right hand, another sword at his waist, is astride horse with trappings, holding reins with left hand. Campground of tents, some bannered, is in background; behind the tents, cannons are aimed toward city on water, with bridge, in distance. Ship sailing beyond city.