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Earl Rivers presents his book to King Edward IV, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?)). Artist: Charles Grignion
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Earl Rivers presenting his translation of the Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers to King Edward IV and his family, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?)). Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers was the king's brother-in-law. His book was printed by William Caxton at Westminster in 1477. The man in the cap and robe is thought to be Richard, Duke of Gloucester, the king's brother. After an illuminated manuscript in the library of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace.
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- Charles Grignion, attributed to: {British}: Artist, engraver, printmaker
Subject
- Edward IV, King of England: British, English: King of England
- King Edward V: British: King of England
- Elizabeth Woodville: English: Queen
- Richard III, King of England: British: King
- Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers: English: nobleman, courtier, writer
People Related
- William Caxton: British: Printer, translator, publisher
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3361x5198
File Size : 51,184kb
Aliases
- 0580024318
- 2-489-121
- 2489121