Początki wołoskiej autonomii — bitwa pod Posadą według XIV-wiecznej Kroniki Ilustrowanej
The Beginnings of Wallachian Autonomy: Battle of Posada according to the 14th-Century Illustrated Chronicle

Summary/Abstract: The Illustrated Chronicle, manuscript from 1360, known under the Latin name Chronicon Pictum, ended with the story of the Battle of Posada. The armed clash that took place in 1330 between Hungary and Wallachia is today remembered as a momentous victory for the newly founded Basarab dynasty. Two miniatures depicting the Battle of Posada included on pages 143 and 146, often overlooked in the context of historical elaboration, are an integral part of the story and complement the written text. The picture serves as a record of events and additionally provides information on the then costumes, armaments and artistic means of expression. The analysis of the Battle of Posada based on the 14th-century Illustrated Chronicle is an attempt to supplement historical research with an analysis of miniature painting.

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