Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, receiving the oath of allegiance from his military captains. The Duke is seated, surrounded by his court; he recei

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Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, receiving the oath of allegiance from his military captains. The Duke is seated, surrounded by his court; he receives a book from a kneeling knight, and on his left, delivers a baton to another knight. Decorated border with the Duke's coat of arms Image taken from Ordinances of Charles the Bold. Originally published in S. Netherlands; circa 1473.

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