William I and William II,(Whole folio) Funeral of William I in the Abbaye aux Hommes at Caen. Two rows of mourners holding candles stand beside the coffin which is covered with the arms of England. A man forbids the obsequies,claiming the abbey stood on ground wrongfully seized from him by William. In background,two altars with officiating priests,and a cloister in which a monk is walking. On right; William Rufus kneels and is crowned by Archbishop Lanfranc,seated beneath a green canopy; a group of men witness the ceremony. Text,with decorated initial 'A' Image taken from Chronique de Normandie. Originally published in France Rouen; 2nd half of 15th century | |
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