Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
Northern France or Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1350
MS G.24 fol. 36r

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Betis: Scene, taken Prisoner -- Betis, wearing armor, on horseback, is captured by five mounted soldiers, wearing armor and helmets, holding swords and heraldic shields.
Scene in forest setting against gold background within decorated frame. Illustration of Jacques de Longuyon, Voeux du paon, Laisse 106.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), three apes dance (?).
In right margin, hybrid animal with head of fantastic bird.