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

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

1-156-350 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony: German, Saxon: ruler of Saxony, duke
  2. Matilda Plantagenet: English: daughter of Henry II, Duchess of Saxony
  3. Jesus Christ: Judean: Prophet

Picture Type
  1. Manuscript

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Religion & Belief Christianity

Society & Culture Art & Literature

People Other

Artistic Representations Illuminated Manuscripts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2914x3661
File Size : 31,255kb


Aliases

  1. 000942
  1. 000942
  1. 0390003105
  1. 1-156-350
  1. 1156350
  1. 3105

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