Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il filostrato
Italy, Naples, 1414
MS M.0371 fol. 052v

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Legend, Troilus and Cressida: Trojan Women visit Troilus -- Two women (?), one crowned, bearded (?), and gesturing, stand before Troilus, right hand to face, seated. All are below arch supported by two columns, with background of vine scroll and with grass in foreground. At left, beyond frame, musician, wearing tall, soft hat sits on bench playing harp. Pen-flourished initial I.