Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 253r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Tristan pursuing Galahad -- Galahad, wearing gold plumed helmet and armor, shield at left shoulder, sword at waist, is astride bridled horse, head surmounted by plume. He is followed by Tristan, wearing black plumed helmet and armor, holding rod (?) with right hand, sword at waist, is astride bridled horse with plume surmounting head, and trappings. Scene in landscape at edge of forest.