Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 178v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Tristan receiving Message from Isolde -- Tristan, wearing gold plumed helmet and armor, spurs, with sword at waist, holding message open with both hands stands next to fountain. Messenger, holding hat with right hand, left hand on hilt of sword, wearing spurs, stands before him next to bridled horse. Scene in landscape with trees in background.