Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
England, perhaps London, ca. 1470
MS M.126 fol. 26v

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Confessio Amantis: Scene, Challenge of three Questions -- King, crowned, raising left hand, wearing fur lined garment, is seated on throne with canopy, and looks toward man, orant, wearing fur trimmed tunic. Behind him are woman, wearing large turban style headdress with jewel, and fur lined gown, raising right hand, and two men wearing tall hats, one with brim and feather. One of the men wears long fur lined tunic, and the other a fur lined tunic with sword at waist.
Scene in room with decorated wall and with tile floor.
Champie initial A with spray-work. Sketch of fish, in top line of Left column.