Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Ordonances of Chivalry
England, probably London, third and fourth quarters of the 15th century
MS M.775 fol. 138v

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Scene, Occupational: Sailing -- Ship, with sails, between coasts inhabited by villages. Sailors on board hold shields inscribed with cross and take sounding. Banners of ship inscribed with cross. Cross surmounts mast (ship).