Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
Austria, probably in Tyrol, last quarter of the 15th century
MS M.763 fol. 160v

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Der Renner: Scene, Alexander and young Woman -- Alexander the Great, wearing turban, sits in chair at table with trenchers, knife, and salt cellar. Behind the table stands Aristotle, gesturing. Before the table stands woman, with elaborate braided coif, facing Alexander, holding letter in left hand, with blank scroll extending from her head.