Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il filostrato
Italy, Naples, 1414
MS M.0371 fol. 035v

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Legend, Troilus and Cressida: Troilus with Cressida -- Cressida and Troilus, nude, reclining in draped bed with heads on pillow; Cressida, embraced and kissed by Troilus. Scene in room with coffered ceiling, window and door; exterior wall decorated with foliate ornament. Initial S with minimal pen-flourishing. In lower margin, heart pierced by sword.