Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 150v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Tristan departing Joyous Guard with Isolde -- Isolde, crowned, standing next to Tristan, wearing black armor with gold plume on helmet, holding lance (?) with right hand, shield at left shoulder, astride bridled horse with trappings. Scene in landscape with castle, bridge over stream to castle portal.