Battle between Tydeus and knights from BL Stowe 54, f. 12
Summary
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus defending himself against the knights of King Eteocles. Image taken from f. 12 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
In medieval illuminated manuscripts, bas-de-page scenes are unframed, sometimes whimsical images that appear below the written text and may or may not refer to it.
Tags
Date
1200 - 1400
Source
British Library
Copyright info
Public Domain