The illumination Codex Manesse: King Conradin Hawking (fol. 7r), created by an unknown artist around 1310, depicts Conradin (Conrad V), who held the titles of Duke of Swabia, King of Jerusalem, and King of Sicily in the mid-13th century. The work is executed in opaque watercolor and ink on parchment, characteristic of early 14th-century manuscript illumination in the German-speaking regions.

This folio forms part of the Codex Manesse, a major compendium of Middle High German poetry and portraits of poets, produced in Zurich. The image shows two figures on horseback, the central one identified as King Conradin by his crown and green robe. He is engaged in the act of hawking, releasing a white falcon into the air, while another bird is already in flight. The companion, dressed in brown, holds a second falcon.

The scene is framed by a patterned border in red, gold, and blue, and a shield bearing a black cross appears in the upper left, likely referencing Conradin's heraldic arms. Two hounds at the horses' feet further emphasize the hunting theme, and the composition is rendered in flat, vivid colors with outlined forms typical of Gothic manuscript art. The Codex Manesse was compiled for the Manesse family of Zurich and is renowned for its comprehensive collection of Minnesang (courtly love poetry) and portraits of poets, both historical and legendary. This manuscript is now held in the Heidelberg University Library.

The folio featuring King Conradin reflects the manuscript's broader purpose of celebrating noble lineage and chivalric pursuits, with each poet’s portrait often including heraldic symbols and scenes reflecting their status or interests.