Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Jeu des échecs moralisé
France, probably Paris, between 1350 and 1360
MS G.52 fol. 14v

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Jacobus de Cessolis: Text, Jeu des Échecs, Chapter 7 -- Knight (Personification: Chessman), wearing helmet surmounted by unicorn, holding shield in left hand and lance in right hand, is seated astride horse.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux ornament.