Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 135r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Guinevere discovering Lancelot and Elaine of Courbenic -- Lancelot and Elaine, wearing headdresses, nude, recline, heads on pillows in draped canopy bed. Guinevere, crowned, left hand raised, approaching the bed. Bench at left; cupboard or doorway at right.