Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 131r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Bors de Gannes fighting to cross Bridge to Corbenic -- Standing at end of bridge of Corbenic, knight wearing gold and black armor, sheath of sword at waist, holding sword with right hand and raising shield with left hand against Bors of Gannes, wearing black helmet and gold armor, sheath of sword at waist, extending left hand toward the shield, and raising sword with right hand. Scene in landscape with castle at other end of bridge over body of water.