Image of Royal 14 E. V, f.5 Laurent de Premierfait presenting his

Royal 14 E. V, f.5 Laurent de Premierfait presenting his translation to John, Duc de...

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Image title: Royal 14 E. V, f.5 Laurent de Premierfait presenting his translation to John, Duc de Berry, from 'Des cas des nobles hommes et femmes maleureux', 1470-83 (vellum)
Location: British Library, London, UK

Image description: Laurent de Premierfait presenting his translation to John, Duke of Berry Des cas des nobles hommes et femmes maleureux Author: Boccaccio, Giovanni; Premierfait, Laurens du, tran / S. Netherlands [Bruges]; 1470-1483 Language: French Source/Shelfmark: Royal 14 E. V, f.5 [Whole folio] The Duc de Berry, seated, receives a book from the translator, Laurens du Premierfait. With him are courtiers, a jester, and a dwarf with a dog and performing monkey. In the background, a carved chimney-piece and settle. Dedicatory letter to the Duke de Berry, beginning with decorated initial 'A'. Borders with foliate decoration, including a shield and banner with the royal arms of England, and a Yorkish rose, perhaps for King Edward IV Image taken from Des cas des nobles hommes et femmes maleureux. Originally published/produced in S. Netherlands [Bruges]; 1470-1483.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: alphabet / dwarf / fool / written language / midget / court jester / initial / people / text / occupation / clowns / jester

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