Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 57v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Lancelot disguised as Woman seeking Dinadan -- Among two confronted groups of mounted knights holding lances, some lowered, is Lancelot, partly visible, wearing veiled hennin, and garment. In foreground, knight attacks another on ground, holding sword with right hand, grasping the other’s helmet with left hand; two knights battle with swords and shields; two other knights crouch on ground.