Coronation of Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, and his wife Matilda. Artist: Unknown

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Coronation of Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, and his wife Matilda. Henry (1129-1195), Duke of Saxony from 1146 married Matilda, daughter of Henry II of England, in 1168. In the top half of the picture Christ, Angels and Saints look down. From the Gospel of Henry the Lion. Manuscript.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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