Wilton Diptych [SEP] inception
Wilton Diptych
The Wilton Diptych () is a small portable diptych of two hinged panels, painted on both sides, now in the National Gallery, London. It is an extremely rare survival of a late Medieval religious panel painting from England. The diptych was painted for King Richard II of England, who is depicted kneeling before the Virgin and Child in what is known as a donor portrait. He is presented to them by his patron saint, John the Baptist, and by the English royal saints Edward the Confessor and
, London 1987
Further reading.
- Gordon, D., "Making and meaning: The Wilton Diptych", London: National Gallery, 1993
- Gordon, D., Monnas, L. and Elam, C. (eds.), "The regal image of Richard II and the Wilton Diptych", London: Harvey Miller, 1997
External links.
- The Wilton Diptych on the National Gallery website
- The Wilton Diptych at Smarthistory
- Zoomable image BBC