Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Commentary
Italy, probably Milan, 1446
MS M.938 fol. 121r

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Legend, Metamorphoses: Lapithae fighting Centaurs -- Centaur, holding large round shield with two straps for left arm and hand, with third strap around neck, holding lance with right hand, looks back at mounted soldier, holding shield with left hand and raising sword with right hand.
Castle in background atop rocky outcrop.