Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 189v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Galahad fighting Knights -- Galahad, wearing black helmet and armor, with spurs, raising sword with right hand is astride leaping horse with trappings, wearing face armor surmounted by plume. He follows two knights, wearing gold helmets and armor, carrying lances over right shoulders, astride bridled horses with trappings. Other knights, some carrying lances on shoulders are in background. Scene in landscape with hills and tree.