Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
France, March 9, 1474
MS G.23 fol. 113r

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Legend, Trojan War: Death of Hector -- In landscape setting, among battling soldiers with swords and shields, Achilles, in armor, on horseback, holding shield, drives lance through Hector, in armor, who falls from horse, bleeding from wounds. Banner flies in background. Scene in gold frame.