Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il fior di battaglia / Fiore dei Liberi
Italy, Venice, early 15th century
MS M.383 fol. 4v

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Upper pair:
Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- Pupil, holding lance under right arm, and reins with left hand, is astride galloping horse. Opposite, master, crowned, holding raised sword with right hand across body, and holding reins with left hand, is astride bridled, high-stepping horse.
Lower pair:
Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- Master, crowned, holding raised sword with right hand, over left shoulder, and holding reins with left hand, is astride high-stepping horse. Opposite, another master, wearing crown and garter is astride bridled high-stepping horse. He is holding lance with right hand, under left arm, and holding reins with left hand.