11-05-2023, 10:51 PM
The rider appears to be wearing a mitre, which was worn by abbots and bishops. The manuscript belonged to the Barbavara family. A family member was an abbot. The folio shown is at the very beginning of the text, similar to a dedication. A second representation of the horse and rider is illustrated on 18v.
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As a similar example: The Duke of Berry was represented in "Tres Riches Heures"
Is there some other historical explanation that is more convincing?
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As a similar example: The Duke of Berry was represented in "Tres Riches Heures"
Is there some other historical explanation that is more convincing?

