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The Wilton Diptych
Dillian Gordon
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Description for The Wilton Diptych
Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 130 color illus. BIC Classification: ACK; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 278 x 20. Weight in Grams: 942.
The Wilton Diptych is a comprehensive account of one of England's greatest surviving medieval treasures, now in the collection of The National Gallery, London. The painting depicts King Richard II (1367-1400) being presented to the Virgin Mary and Christ by John the Baptist and two English Kings, revered as saints. The brilliant color and lavish use of gold give it the appearance of a luxury object, yet its primary function was religious, as an altarpiece for the king's private devotions. The author analyzes the iconography, historical context, style, materials, and techniques used to create ... Read more
The Wilton Diptych is a comprehensive account of one of England's greatest surviving medieval treasures, now in the collection of The National Gallery, London. The painting depicts King Richard II (1367-1400) being presented to the Virgin Mary and Christ by John the Baptist and two English Kings, revered as saints. The brilliant color and lavish use of gold give it the appearance of a luxury object, yet its primary function was religious, as an altarpiece for the king's private devotions. The author analyzes the iconography, historical context, style, materials, and techniques used to create ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
National Gallery London
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
942g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857095838
SKU
V9781857095838
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Ref
99-50
About Dillian Gordon
Dillian Gordon is former curator of Italian paintings before 1460, Ashok Roy is director of collections, and Martin Wyld is former director of conservation, all at the National Gallery, London. Caroline M. Barron is professor emeritus at Royal Holloway, University of London.
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