King Henry I Mourning the Death of his son, William Adelin, after the sinking of The White Ship (detail from Royal 20 A II  f. 6v)
Dublin Core
Title
King Henry I Mourning the Death of his son, William Adelin, after the sinking of The White Ship (detail from Royal 20 A II  f. 6v)
Subject
Disc Brooch
Description
In this illuminated manuscript, Henry I sits on his throne mourning the loss of his son. Below him, there is a genealogical table of his children, Matilda and William, along with a sketch of the sinking White Ship. Henry I's blue cloak is fastened with a cross-shaped brooch, appearing to be made of gold.
Creator
Peter of Langtoft
Publisher
Date
Late Medieval, c. 1307 - c. 1327
Contributor
Tara Cangialosi
Rights
The British Library Terms of Reuse http://www.bl.uk/catalogues/illuminatedmanuscripts/reuse.asp
Language
Latin and French
Type
Still Image
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Illumination on parchment codex
British Library MS Royal f. 6v.
British Library MS Royal f. 6v.
Physical Dimensions
230 x 150 mm
Files
Collection
Citation
Peter of Langtoft, “King Henry I Mourning the Death of his son, William Adelin, after the sinking of The White Ship (detail from Royal 20 A II  f. 6v),” Medieval London, accessed October 23, 2024, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/53.