Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il fior di battaglia / Fiore dei Liberi
Italy, Venice, early 15th century
MS M.383 fol. 5v

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Upper pair:
Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- With right hand, pupil hold sword level with his head. He is astride bridled horse, holding reins with left hand. Opposite, master, crowned, astride bridled horse, holds with right hand, sword across his body and backward, next to left hindquarters of his horse.
Lower pair:
Scene, Sports and Games: Combat -- Master, crowned, astride high-stepping bridled horse, holds reins with left hand, and with right hand holds raised sword across his body and over left shoulder. Opposite, another master, crowned, astride high-stepping horse, holds reins with left hand and holds with right hand, sword across his body and backward, next to left hindquarters of his horse. Both masters are crowned, neither wears garter.