File:English - Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket - Walters W3415V - Open Reverse.jpg
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Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket |
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English: This miniature from an English psalter presents a spirited account of the murder. Three of the four knights attack the archbishop, who is kneeling in prayer before the altar. One of the knights kicks Thomas to the floor, and sends his miter flying as his sword cracks open Thomas's head. |
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Date |
circa 1250 date QS:P571,+1250-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 (Middle Agesera QS:P2348,Q12554 ) |
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Medium | ink, paint and gold on parchment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions |
height: 24.8 cm (9.7 in); width: 17.8 cm (7 in) dimensions QS:P2048,24.8U174728 dimensions QS:P2049,17.8U174728 |
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Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q210081 |
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Accession number |
W.34.15V |
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Place of creation | East Anglia, England, United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Exhibition history | Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. 1984-1985. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit line | Acquired by Henry Walters | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Source | Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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