Title
French medieval shield. Depicts a lady wearing a Flemish pointed headdress and a young knight. About 1475-1500
Caption
French medieval shield (may have been a gift or a prize in a tournament). Depicts a lady wearing a Flemish pointed headdress and a young knight kneeling at her feet. The figure of Death lurks behind him. The legend on the scroll above his head reads: 'vous ou la mort' ('you or death’). About 1475-1500 Flanders or Burgundy. Wood, leather, gesso and paint
Date
1475
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A10_197
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (2,9Mb) / 11,0in x 21,3in / 3287 x 6381 (300dpi)