Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Ordonances of Chivalry
England, probably London, third and fourth quarters of the 15th century
MS M.775 fol. 200r

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Epistle of Othea: Hector receiving letter from Othea -- Young Hector, holding crown in right hand, receives letter, inscribed with cross, from Othea, appearing above, within clouds. Three older attendants stand behind Hector. To right, coat of arms (sable, two lions rampant affront³bs, or) is hung from tree.
Illustration for no. 1 of the Epistle of Othea beginning on following page.