| The Wilton Diptych Contributor(s): Gordon, Dillian (Author), Roy, Ashok (Contribution by), Wyld, Martin (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1857095839 ISBN-13: 9781857095838 Publisher: National Gallery London OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Medieval - Art | Individual Artists - General - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - Permanent |
| Dewey: 759.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 9.3" W x 10.9" (2.10 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 this precious work, and discusses the likely identity of the artist and the possible evidence that this picture was known to and referenced by William Shakespeare in his play Richard II. Further study of the intricate detail, varied techniques, and decorative effects shows connections to French metalwork and manuscript illumination, while newly commissioned photography reveals exquisite details unseen by the naked eye. |