Making & meaning the Wilton Diptych / Dillian Gordon ; with an essay by Caroline M. Barron ; and contributions by Ashok Roy and Martin Wyld
1993, First Edition. London : National Gallery. Near fine paperback copy; slightly dust-dulled and edge-bumped. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #468934
ISBN: 1857090365
Series; Making & meaning. Physical description; 96 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm. Notes; Published to accompany an exhibition at The National Gallery, London, 15 September-12 December 1993. Contents; Richard II : image and reality / Caroline M. Barron -- The meaning of the Wilton Diptych. The Wilton Diptych as a religious image ; The Wilton Diptych as an icon of kingship ; Who commissioned the Wilton Diptych, and why? -- The making of the Wilton Diptych. The artist and his background ; The technique of the Wilton Diptych / Dillian Gordon, Ashok Roy, Martin Wyld ; What became of the Wilton Diptych? -- The recent treatment of the Wilton Diptych / Martin Wyld. Subjects; Wilton Diptych. Panel painting, Medieval England Exhibitions. Richard II, King of England 1367-1400 Art Exhibitions. Kings and rulers in art. Christian art and symbolism Medieval, 500-1500 England. National Gallery (Great Britain) Exhibitions. Dillian Gordon. Caroline M. Barron. Ashok Roy. Martin Wyld.
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