Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Der Wälsche Gast
Germany, Trier, ca. 1380
MS G.54 fol. 24r

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1) Thomasin von Zerclaere: Text, Der Wälsche Gast, Book 03.10 -- Man, holding scroll inscribed GYFF MIR DER BEREN, stands below tree with right hand raised toward fruit in branches above. Another man stands in the tree, with right hand pointing at the fruit and with left hand holding scroll inscribed JA WEREN IZ KIRSCHEN. Diaper pattern background.
2) Thomasin von Zerclaere: Text, Der Wälsche Gast, Book 03.11 -- Armored and helmeted knight, below scroll inscribed DER HERRE MIT GEDENCKEN, holds heraldic shield and with lance held in right hand pierces breast of another mounted knight, wearing armor and helmet, falling backward. A third mounted knight is beside him.