Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 130v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Lancelot betrayed by Elaine of Corbenic-- Lancelot, wearing headgear and armor, holding sword with right hand, extending left hand, approaching nude Elaine, wearing headdress, with joined hands, kneeling before him. In background, draped bed with canopy. Scene in bedroom.