Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
France, March 9, 1474
MS G.23 fol. 29r

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Legend, Thebes: Discovery of the dead Opheltes -- In clearing beside stream, Hypsipyle kneels beside dead body of infant Opheltes, lying on ground beside snake. Across stream, Adrastus, crowned and wearing armor, stands with soldier holding spear. Scene in gold frame.