Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Il filostrato
Italy, Naples, 1414
MS M.0371 fol. 054r

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Legend, Troilus and Cressida: Troilus writing to Cressida -- Troilus, with pen in right hand, writes on scroll across his lap, holding inkpot with left hand. He is seated below arch supported by two columns, with vine scroll background and plants in foreground. At right, man wearing hat, walks carrying sack on pole over right shoulder. Buildings of Troy are above.