Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 257r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Galahad pursuing Three Knights -- Galahad, wearing gold helmet and black armor, right arm extended back, possibly holding sword, at left shoulder, shield decorated with his heraldry (argent a cross gules), is astride leaping horse wearing armor, face armor surmounted by plumes. He pursues three knights wearing black helmets and armor, holding lances over right shoulders, the foremost, with spurs, astride leaping bridled, caparisoned horse. Scene in landscape with buildings with chimneys in background.