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Richard II Diptych - 1
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Richard II Diptych - 1
Richard is presented to Mary and Jesus by King/saint Edward the Confessor, king/saint Edmund, and John the Baptist. (left-hand panel)
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1367 Baptist Confessor Diptych Edmund Jesus Panel Presented
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning 14th-century English diptych, known as the Richard II Diptych - 1, presents a captivating historical scene on its left-hand panel. The focus of the image is King Richard II of England (r. 1377-1399), who is depicted in regal attire, humbly presenting himself to the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. The sacred figures are enthroned, with Mary holding the Christ Child in her arms. Surrounding the central scene are three saints: King Saint Edward the Confessor (r. 1042-1066), Saint Edmund (d. 869 or 870), and Saint John the Baptist. Edward the Confessor, England's last Anglo-Saxon king before the Norman Conquest, is shown in his royal robes, holding a model of a church. Edmund, the patron saint of England, is depicted as a martyr, bound to a tree with arrows protruding from his body. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus, stands with his signature cross and camel's hair cloak. The significance of this gathering of saints and the new king is not explicitly stated in the image, but it can be inferred that Richard II is seeking their blessings and guidance as he embarks on his reign. The diptych's intricate details, rich colors, and masterful execution are a testament to the artistic achievements of the late medieval period in England. This diptych, created circa 1367, is an invaluable historical artifact that offers a glimpse into the religious and political climate of the time. It also underscores the importance of the monarchy and the role of the saints in the lives of the English people during the late medieval period.
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