Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il fior di battaglia / Fiore dei Liberi
Italy, Venice, early 15th century
MS M.383 fol. 4r

See more information »

Upper pair:
Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- Pupil, holding lance under right arm and reins with left hand, is astride bridled rearing horse in pursuit of master, crowned. The master, astride galloping horse, his body partially turned, holds lance with right hand, aiming it back toward the pupil.
Lower pair:
Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- Master, wearing crown and garter, holding lance with right hand and reins with left hand, is astride galloping horse. Opposite, another master is astride high stepping horse, holding with right hand, raised sword across his body, and reins with left hand.