John, Duke of Bedford, brother of King Henry V. kneeling in profile before an open prayer book. His coat of arms appears in the windows of the chapel, and his motto on the rich hangings around him. St George stands before the duke, wearing armour beneath his ermine robe. An attendant stands behind him, holding the saint's banner, helmet and sword. Copied from the Bedford Book of Hours produced for the wedding of John, Duke of Bedford, to Anne of Burgundy on 13 May 1423.

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John, Duke of Bedford, was the brother of King Henry V and is seen kneeling in profile before an open prayer book. His coat of arms appears in the windows of the chapel, and his motto on the rich hangings around him. St George stands before the duke, wearing armour beneath his ermine robe. An attendant stands behind him, holding the saint's banner, helmet and sword. Heavenly light shines from upper window of the chapel. A portion of one of the border scenes depicting George's martyrdom is visible in the upper right hand corner. Copied from the Bedford Book of Hours produced for the wedding of John, Duke of Bedford, to Anne of Burgundy on 13 May 1423.

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Size: 3457px × 5127px
Location: England, UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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