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Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 263r

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Galahad, Perceval and Bors of Gannes encountering Caiaphas -- Caiaphas, raising left hand, crouching in niche in tall outcropping, looks toward Galahad, Perceval and Bors, all wearing gold armor, one with sword at waist, one with plumed helmet and spurs, all holding lances, astride bridled horses. Scene in landscape amid trees on shore of body of water; buildings visible in distance.



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