This manuscript illustration from the National Library of the Netherlands was created by an unknown 14th-century artist. Although the artwork visually depicts late medieval knights in suits of plate armor, the subject of the artwork is much more ancient in origin. Medieval knightly art style aside, the illustration actually harkens back to the ancient Roman … Continue reading Titus Manlius Torquatus Kills A Leader Of The Gauls, Taking His Golden Necklace, Illustrated by An Unknown 14th-century Artist