Description
Book SynopsisThis volume of the College Art Association Monograph series examines the portraits of King Charles V of France.
Table of ContentsContents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix
ABBREVIATIONS xi
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS xiii
Introduction 3
1. Charles V as Historical Personality, Ideal Ruler, and Patron of the Arts 7
Charles V as Historical Personality and Ideal Ruler
Charles V's Literary Program and Patronage of the Visual Arts
2. Dedication Portraits 17
Formal Dedication Portraits
Intimate Dedication Portraits
3. Portraits in Official-Historical Narrative 33
The Coronation Book of Charles V and Related Miniatures
Historiated Charters
A Feudal Register: Portraits in a Copy of the Hommages du Comte de Clermont
Les grandes chroniques de France
4. Devotional and Donor Portraits 45
Portraits of Charles V in Small Devotional Images
The Parement de Narbonne
The Louvre Donor Portraits
5. Dynastic and Family Portraits 57
The Louvre Staircase and the La Grange Buttress Figures of Amiens Cathedral
Family Portraits in Manuscript Illuminations
6. Tomb Portraits 65
7. Independent Portraits 73
Conclusion 79
ILLUSTRATIONS 83
BIBLIOGRAPHY 141
