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Harley 4431 f.95 Christine de Pisan presenting her book to Louis of Orleans, illustration from...

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BL3261592
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Harley 4431 f.95 Christine de Pisan presenting her book to Louis of Orleans, illustration from the 'L'Epître d'Othéa', 1410-11 (vellum)
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Master of the Cité des Dames (15th century) / French
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British Library, London, UK
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ink, colour and gold on vellum
Date
1410 AD - 1411 AD (C15th AD)
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Christine de Pizan (1364 – c. 1430) was an Italian French late medieval author. She served as a court writer for several dukes (Louis of Orleans, Philip the Bold of Burgundy, and John the Fearless of Burgundy) and the French royal court during the reign of Charles VI. She wrote both poetry and prose works such as biographies and books containing practical advice for women.

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