Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Abrégé des histoires divines
France, possibly Amiens, between 1300 and 1310
MS M.751 fol. 105v

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Two confronted armies of soldiers wearing helmets and mail. Of two foremost soldiers astride horses, shields at left sides, one with sword in right hand striking sword in raised right hand of the other.
Figures against gold background within pink and blue frame decorated with white ornament.
Miniature inserted near text relating to reign of Harold II as king of England.