The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket (c. 1460s) from Getty Museum Ms. Ludwig IX 8, fol. 48
Dublin Core
Title
The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket (c. 1460s) from Getty Museum Ms. Ludwig IX 8, fol. 48
Subject
Manuscript image
Description
This image depicts the moments right before the execution of the Archbishop Thomas Becket. Becket is pictured praying, with his executioners standing over him. Becket is painted with a halo over his head, displaying his saintliness. The image also shows a monk praying with Becket, and this monk may be presumed to be Brother John in the film Becket.
Creator
Willem Vrelant (active 1454 - 1481)
Publisher
Date
Late Middle Ages (1300-1500)
Contributor
Logan Clair
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Bruges
Belgium
Late Middle Ages (c. 1300-1500)
15th century
c. 1460s
Belgium
Late Middle Ages (c. 1300-1500)
15th century
c. 1460s
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment
Physical Dimensions
25.6 x 17.3 cm
Files
Collection
Citation
Willem Vrelant (active 1454 - 1481), “The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket (c. 1460s) from Getty Museum Ms. Ludwig IX 8, fol. 48,” Medieval Hollywood, accessed June 6, 2023, https://medievalhollywood.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/61.