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King Henry VI taken captive after the battle of Northampton in 1460 by Edward of York (afterwards King Edward IV) and the Earls of Warwick and Salisbury. Typological life and genealogy of Edward IV. England, 1460 - c. 1470. Five pairs of large miniatures in colours, pairing an event of Edward's career on the right with its biblical type or precedent on the left, including an allegorical representation of Edward's success and the fulfilment of all prophecies and below, genealogical tree of Edward IV including kings in the form of a tree of Jesse, with Henry III reclining at the bottom and Edward IV and Henry VI emerging as opponents at the top. Dimensions in mm 1750 x 535. Parchment roll . Source: Harley 7353, 8th picture. Language: Latin.

King Henry VI taken captive after the battle of Northampton in 1460 by Edward of York (afterwards King Edward IV) and the Earls of Warwick and Salisbury. Typological life and genealogy of Edward IV. England, 1460 - c. 1470. Five pairs of large miniatures in colours, pairing an event of Edward's career on the right with its biblical type or precedent on the left, including an allegorical representation of Edward's success and the fulfilment of all prophecies and below, genealogical tree of Edward IV including kings in the form of a tree of Jesse, with Henry III reclining at the bottom and Edward IV and Henry VI emerging as opponents at the top.   Dimensions in mm 1750 x 535. Parchment roll  . Source: Harley 7353, 8th picture. Language: Latin.
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King Henry VI taken captive after the battle of Northampton in 1460 by Edward of York (afterwards King Edward IV) and the Earls of Warwick and Salisbury. Typological life and genealogy of Edward IV. England, 1460 - c. 1470. Five pairs of large miniatures in colours, pairing an event of Edward's career on the right with its biblical type or precedent on the left, including an allegorical representation of Edward's success and the fulfilment of all prophecies and below, genealogical tree of Edward IV including kings in the form of a tree of Jesse, with Henry III reclining at the bottom and Edward IV and Henry VI emerging as opponents at the top. Dimensions in mm 1750 x 535. Parchment roll . Source: Harley 7353, 8th picture. Language: Latin.
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35.1 x 30.5 cm | 13.8 x 12.0 in (300 dpi)