Title

Earl Rivers presents his book to King Edward IV, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?)). Artist: Charles Grignion

Caption

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.
The Print Collector collection

Date

1775

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C56_333

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,0Mb (6,6Mb) / 11,2in x 17,3in / 3361 x 5198 (300dpi)

Keywords

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