Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 53r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Palamedes fighting Corsabrin -- Palamedes, wearing gold helmet with blue banner, black and gold armor, extending sword with both hands, confronting Corsabrin, wearing gold helmet, gold and black armor, raising sword high overhead with both hands, standing on tiptoes. Two shields, and two broken lances on ground. Scene in landscape with trees and castle in background.