Pretty medieval manuscript of the day shows the Pope Clement V on horseback, with a falcon on his arm. I think it is a really lovely illustration, but I am very concerned by how tiny Clement’s horse is…

Image source: St Gallen Kantonsbibliothek, Vadianische Sammlung MS 342. Creative Commons licensed via e-Codices.

• 2 months ago

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• illuminated manuscripts
• medieval manuscripts
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