Detail of The Arms of France

The arms of France. Chronique d'Amboise (The Amboise Chronicle). Unknown illuminator, but possibly executed in the workshop of Jean Perréal. Late 15th century.

"The coat of arms is supported by a legist and a warrior". This detail shows the warrior.

Image from the book Western European Illuminated Manuscripts 8th to 16th Centuries by Tamara Voronova and Andrei Sterligov (2003). Image #226, Page #160. Confidential Concepts. ISBN 1904310478.