The Death of Bertrand du Geusclin (c.1320-80) at Chateauneuf-de-Randon 1460

"The Death of Bertrand du Guesclin (c. 1320-80) at Chateauneuf-de-Randon," a 1460 miniature by Jean Fouquet, depicts the death of the famous French condottiere. It shows du Guesclin in his tent, surrounded by mourners, and the castle of Chateauneuf-de-Randon in the background. The French royal standard with the fleurs-de-lis is visible, a reminder of the close relationship between the king and his loyal general. This illumination from a manuscript, now in the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), Paris, is a prime example of the exquisite detail and nuanced portrayal of historical events that characterized the French Renaissance.