Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 58v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Guinevere admitted by Mark of Cornwall to Prison of Tristan -- Guinevere, wearing hennin, and back-turned man wearing hat on back, look toward Mark of Cornwall, crowned, indicating with right hand tower with barred window, where Tristan, wearing hat is visible. Scene in walled courtyard with portal; trees and buildings visible beyond wall.