Three of the figures here represented are taken from the magnificent manuscript of the Romance of the Rose
The Romance of the Rose. The Art of courtly love.
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Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the 7th to the 17th centuries by Henry Shaw F.S.A. Published: London William Pickering 1843.
Christine de Pizan presenting her manuscript to Queen Isabeau of Bavaria.
Christine de Pizan presenting her manuscript against the Roman de la Rose to Queen Isabeau of Bavaria, France c. 1410 – c. 1414.
Margaret of Anjou Queen of Henry VI. and her court.
Margaret of Anjou. She is dressed in a rich flowing robe, with a chain of gold round her neck. The lady kneeling behind the queen, who has also a chain of gold, is identified by tradition with the Duchess of Buckingham.
Clotilde, Queen of the Franks. Second wife of the Frankish King Clovis I.
Clothilde (475-545), which is also known under the name Clotilda, Clotild, Rotilde or Chroctechildis, was the second wife of the Frankish King Clovis I.
Medieval room interior, 15th century. The history of Tobit.
Medieval room interior, 15th century. Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the 7th to the 17th centuries by Henry Shaw
The Mitre of the bishop of Limerick, Ireland.
The Limerick Mitre. Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages by Henry Shaw
Pyrrhus Receiving the Honor of Knighthood
Pyrrhus Receiving the Honor of Knighthood BEASONS of considerable force are adduced by M. Jubinal, in his splendid work on Early Tapestries, for believing that the Tapestry from which the… Read More
The Lady of Tournament delivering the Price.
The Lady of Tournament delivering the Price. DURING the progress of the Tournament, the scaffolds surrounding the field were crowded with ladies, who encouraged the combatants by their smiles. They… Read More
