Prudentius' Psychomachia, 9th century, Cod. Burmanni Q 3

[Druzhina]

Psychomachia (Conflict of the Soul) by Prudentius, which describes the battles between female personifications of human virtues and vices.
From manuscript: Leyden, Universitatsbibliothek, Cod. Burmanni Q 3
9th century, probably from Northern France.
I have included an English translation of the poem for the 'Chastity against Lust' section.
Abraham and Lot
Chastity against Lust

Large images:
Prudentius: The capture Of Lot, And Abraham In Pursuit
Prudentius: Abraham returns victorious after freeing Lot
An example of a full coloured page:
Prudentius: Peace drives away Fear, Labor and Want / Trumpets are silent, swords sheathed / The legion of Virtues enjoy winning the contest / Concord orders the withdrawal of the standards to camp / Singing troop of cavalry & infantry

MIRROR SITE
Abraham and Lot
Chastity against Lust
Prudentius: Peace drives away Fear, Labor and Want / Trumpets are silent, swords sheathed / The legion of Virtues enjoy winning the contest / Concord orders the withdrawal of the standards to camp / Singing troop of cavalry & infantry

Druzhina
Illustrations of Costume & Soldiers

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Love his style, his horses are great.
It's almost like a modern graphic novel or cartoon strip.

[Techno]

Does look somehow modern, doesn't it ?
Cheers - Phil.