Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 252v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Galahad jousting with Gawain -- Galahad wearing black plumed helmet and armor, raising sword with right hand, shield at left shoulder, astride horse leaping toward Gawain, wearing gold helmet and armor, raising right arm, astride leaping bridled horse with trappings. Third knight, Brandelis, back-turned, wearing black armor, is astride horse at right. Scene in landscape