The adventures of Gillion de Trazegnies

Description:

"Offers a translation and summary of the fifteenth-century Flemish illuminated manuscript, The Romance of Gillion de Trazegnies, along with a complete reproduction of the book's illustrations, and provides a discussion of its historical, cultural, and artistic contexts"--Provided by publisher.

subjects: Illumination of books and manuscripts,  Chivalry in art,  J. Paul Getty Museum,  Illustrations,  Renaissance Illumination of books and manuscripts,  Flemish Illumination of books and manuscripts,  Roman de Gillion de Trazegnies,  Romances,  Los angeles (calif.), history,  Art patronage,  Flamländskt bokmåleri,  Historia,  Riddardiktning

People: Lodewijk van Brugge heer van Gruuthuse (approximately 1427-1492),  Gillion de Trazegnies (Legendary character),  Lievin van Lathem (active 1454-1493)

Places: Flanders,  California,  Los Angeles