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A king tells his story to Boccaccio
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A king tells his story to Boccaccio

anonymous · c. 1470 · brush; deck paint; parchment (animal material); gilt paint

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The Fortunes of Noble Men and Women: a king tells his story to the seated Boccaccio on the left. Based on Boccaccio's 'Des cas des nobles hommes et femmes' (The Fortunes of Noble Men and Women).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
drawingminiatureilluminated manuscriptGiovanni Boccaccio
Credit lineEen koning vertelt zijn verhaal aan Boccacio. c. 1470. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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