Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
England, perhaps London, ca. 1470
MS M.126 fol. 61r

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Confessio Amantis: Scene, Nestor advising Athemas and Demephon -- Nestor, with white hair and beard, raising right hand, is flanked by two kings, Athemas and Demephon, crowned, wearing gold armor with swords at waists, each raising right hand. At left is group of soldiers, and at right one soldier, raising right hand, all wearing helmets and armor.
Scene in landscape with rocky path, trees, hills and city in distance; all beneath blue sky with stars.
Champie initial A with spray-work.