Prologue (f. 2r)
Leaf intended for the genealogical tree of Magog, the border depicts eleven giants or fabulous personages in various attitudes.

From the unfinished manuscript Add MS 12531, Genealogical Tree of the Royal House of Portugal, designed to show the descent and alliances of the Royal Houses of Spain and Portugal, from the earliest period to the beginning of the 16th century, executed for the Infante Don Fernando. Drawn on thirteen leaves of parchment by Antonio de Holanda, and illuminated by Simon Bening (ff. 2, 4, 5, 5*, 10) and Antonio de Holanda (ff. 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9*). F. 11r remains unpainted. Completed 1530–1534, The British Museum.


  








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