Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Von dem Gang des Himels und Sternen
Germany, Rhineland, second half of the 15th century
MS M.384. Fol. 029v

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Planet: Mars -- Man wearing hat and armor, raises torch with right hand. Shield with face is at left shoulder, scimitar at waist, and spurs on feet. Spear, bannered, inscribed with crossed swords, is behind him. Hybrid with forepart of ram, mouth open, tongue emerging, and with fish body and tail is next to him. Star is on ground at right, near left foot.