Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 200v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Knights jousting -- Of two knights astride confronted charging bridled horses with trappings, one wears black armor, lance in right hand pointed toward ground. The other knight, wearing gold plumed helmet and armor, shield at left shoulder, lance at right side touching the first knight. Scene in landscape with castle in background.