Europe in the Middle Ages


A drawing from "Codex Manesse", ~1340, Germany.
Heidelberg University, Germany.


A drawing of Sir Lancelot and lady from "Monte Artu", ~1315-1325, France.
Digitalized Manuscripts, British Library.


Detail from the manuscript "Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry", ~1412-1416.
Musée Condé, Chantilly, France.


The tomb of Lady Margaret Holland (1380-1439) with lapdogs at her feet.
Cantherbury Cathedral, Kent, UK.


Detail from "Allegory of Vanity", 1490, Hans Memling.
Museum of Fine Arts of Strasbourg


Detail from the tapestry "La Dame à la licorne", ~1500.
Musée de Cluny, France.


Detail from the tapestry "La Dame à la licorne", ~1500.
Musée de Cluny, France.

1500s