Manuscript image from French edition of The Decameron (Les cent nouvelles) [late 15th century], from British Library Royal 19EI, fol. 1
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Title
Manuscript image from French edition of The Decameron (Les cent nouvelles) [late 15th century], from British Library Royal 19EI, fol. 1
Subject
Manuscript illumination
Description
This French edition of The Decameron (c. 1473-1483) includes an illustration of this French translation being presented to Jean, Duke of Berry (1340-1416), who is dressed in red and gold. The man in blue, Laurent de Premierfait (1380-1418) is presenting a copy of this French edition to the Duke. An elaborate border of the royal arms of England surrounds the image.
Creator
Laurent de Premierfait (1380-1418), translator
Publisher
Date
c. 1473-1483
Contributor
Brittany Wissel
Rights
Language
French
Type
Still Image
Coverage
France
Late Middle Ages (c. 1300-1500)
15th century
c 1473-1483
Late Middle Ages (c. 1300-1500)
15th century
c 1473-1483
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Manuscript image
Physical Dimensions
470 x 315 (290 x 185) mm
Files
Collection
Citation
Laurent de Premierfait (1380-1418), translator, “Manuscript image from French edition of The Decameron (Les cent nouvelles) [late 15th century], from British Library Royal 19EI, fol. 1,” Medieval Hollywood, accessed June 6, 2023, https://medievalhollywood.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/83.