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    Master of Girart de Roussillon

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    This is a painting of a medieval scene featuring several figures in conversation, with two figures mounted on horses. The artwork presents a group of colorfully attired individuals, some of whom are on horseback. The central figures are riding white horses richly adorned with decorative designs. The painting is set against a pastoral backdrop of blue sky and green landscape. The surrounding text and ornate floral embellishments point to its origin as an illuminated manuscript.
    Master of Girart de Roussillon, Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460, miniature on vellum, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.9

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    Meeting of Achilles and Hector

    Master of Girart de Roussillon · c. 1450 - 1460 · miniature on vellum ·  Accession ID  1946.21.9

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