Horse 53, Veillantif

Containers:

Box 1

Physical description:

A small glazed ceramic horse figurine, colored a fanciful turquoise. The horse stands upright with its head raised, looking attentively up and to the right. The figurine's left front leg has been broken. 53. Veillantif. The horse of Roland, the most famous of all the paladins of Charlemagne in the French legends concerning that emperor. In the Italian versions, Roland becomes Orlando, and Veillantif is called Brigliardoro (q.v.). Exhibit label: VEILLANTIF, THE HORSE OF ROLAND. A gift from Joseph Hergesheimer.

Dimensions:

4 x 2 x 7 cm

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