Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 14r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Arthur reconciling Mark of Cornwall and Tristan -- In left column, Mark of Cornwall wearing hat, back-turned, facing and gesturing toward the Arthur, crowned, raising left hand. At right, Tristan, holding hat with right hand, raising left hand. Scene before low wall with landscape in background. Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Tristan going to Cornwall -- In right column, Tristan, wearing hat, sword at waist mounting bridled horse. At right, back-turned figures on horseback, including mean wearing hats, and possibly woman wearing headdress. Buildings in background.