Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il filostrato
Italy, Naples, 1414
MS M.0371 fol. 033v

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Legend, Troilus and Cressida: Pandarus consoling Cressida -- Pandarus, wearing bi-color hose, gesturing with both hands, stands looking toward Cressida, wearing headdress, right hand to face, seated on bench. Figures are below series of arches with three pendants, supported by two columns, with vine scroll in background. Initial C with minimal pen-flourishing.