Portrait of John, Duke of Bedford. From his Book of Hours (Paris Use) executed in France, about A.D. 1423.British Museum Add. Ms. 18850, f.256b.
by [BEDFORD, John Duke of.]
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British Museum Press. London. nd. Full colour reproduction 16.5 x 23 cm sewn into A4 cream card cover. The Duke is shown kneeling in front of his patron saint, St George; five medallions in the margins illustrate the tortures undergone by the saint under the emperor Diocletian. Cover sl. discoloured with edges sl. rubbed, small stain to top edge of first page. VG
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- Addyman Books (GB)
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- Title
- Portrait of John, Duke of Bedford. From his Book of Hours (Paris Use) executed in France, about A.D. 1423.British Museum Add. Ms. 18850, f.256b.
- Author
- [BEDFORD, John Duke of.]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Date Published
- British Museum Press. London. nd
- Keywords
- RELIGION 15th century art illuminated manuscripts Books of Hours saints martyrs
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