Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de Tristan
France, probably Bourges, April 15, 1468
MS M.41 fol. 276v

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Legend, Tristan and Isolde: Lancelot sleeping -- Lancelot, wearing hat, reclines on shore, head on stone (?), flanked by shield and helmet, and by spear leaning against tree. At left ship with anchor secured to side, is in water.