Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 267v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Galahad and Perceval at Burning Castle -- Galahad and Perceval, wearing black helmets and armor, holding spears, one with sword at waist, stand under portico, one looking toward castle in rain (?) with flames rising from windows. Scene in landscape with rocky outcrops.