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The Wilton Diptych: Making and Meaning by Dillian Gordon (Paperback, 1994)
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The Wilton Diptych is one of the most beautiful, yet most enigmatic, paintings ever made. The intricacy of detail, the refinement and sublety of its varied techniques and decorative effects, the lushness of its colours and the exquisite tooling of the gold, all in a remarkable state of preservation, are unmatched in any contemporary English or European panel painting. Superficially the imagery is straightforward. It shows Richard II (King of England 1377-99) being presented to the Virgin and Child by two royal English saints, Edward the Confessor and Edmund, and Richard's patron saint, John the Baptist. On the exterior are the king's personal emblem of the white hart and his coat of arms. Thereafter the diptych remains an enigma: no one knows precisely when, why, or by whom it was painted. The author explores new evidence which helps to clarify the diptych's meaning. As a result of recent investigations by the Gallery's Scientific and Conservation Departments, valuable technical information is presented about the materials used in its painting, which has a bearing on both its origin and serves to emphasize the extraordinary craftsmanship of the diptych.Product Identifiers
PublisherNational Gallery Company LTD
ISBN-139781857090369
eBay Product ID (ePID)86189785
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Wilton Diptych: Making and Meaning
AuthorDillian Gordon
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1994
Number of Pages96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height220mm
Item Width280mm
Item Weight430g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDillian Gordon
Series TitleMaking & Meaning S.
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 17 Jan, 2024
The Wilton Diptych - bold and eyecatching
So compelling. Lovely book with beautiful pictures and informative text.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
