Dillian Gordon et al. : The Wilton Diptych
National Gallery, 2015. . Binding: Hardcover. 143 pages.
Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; slight handling wear to jacket. A nicely looked after copy.
The author analyzes the iconography, historical context, style, materials, and techniques used to create this precious work, and discusses the likely identity of the artist and the possible evidence that this picture was known to and referenced by William Shakespeare in his play Richard II. Further study of the intricate detail, varied techniques, and decorative effects shows connections to French metalwork and manuscript illumination, while newly commissioned photography reveals exquisite details unseen by the naked eye.