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England, perhaps London, ca. 1470
MS M.126 fol. 106v

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Confessio Amantis: Scene, Achilles with Deidameia --At left of bed, Achilles (?), wearing fur lined tunic and tabard, holds right arm of Deidameia, nude. In draped bed on platform, Achilles reclines next to Deidameia, both nude, their heads on cushion. Lycomedes, crowned, right hand raised and Thetis, wearing tall headdress, stand at right.
Scene in room with decorated walls, wood ceiling, and tile floor.
Champie initial T with spray-work.



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