Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire universelle depuis la Création jusqu’a César
France, ca. 1390-1400
MS M.516 fol. 332r

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Julius Caesar: Scene, Civil Wars, Pompey dreaming of Julia -- Five ships carry soldiers, wearing armor and holding spears, swords and scimitars; some hold shields. One ship has banner with double-headed eagle, displayed (possibly arms of the Holy Roman Empire). Illustrates book 3, chapter 2, Pompey dreaming of Julia.