Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire universelle depuis la Création jusqu’a César
France, ca. 1390-1400
MS M.516 fol. 80r

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Legend, Argonauts: Jason capturing Golden Fleece -- Medea, wearing crown, is atop tower. In water below is ship in which are Argonauts, wearing armor. At right is Jason, wearing armor, with sword at his waist, carrying ram with golden fleese, beside two oxen and dragon, cut in half, bleeding. Left margin is decorated with floreate border.