Paris and Helen in Troy from BL Stowe 54, f. 64
Summary
Bas-de-page miniature of the celebrations in Troy on the return of Paris with Helen. Image taken from f. 64 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