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Antique Engraving of John, Duke of Bedford, Regent of France – Medieval Royal Prayer Book Illustration
Antique Engraving of John, Duke of Bedford, Regent of France – Medieval Royal Prayer Book Illustration
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George Vertue (1684–1756) del. et sculpt. = drawn and engraved by Vertue Portrait of John, Duke of Bedford, Regent of France After a “curious limning” (miniature) in a richly illuminated MS prayer book Presented by Bedford to King Henry VI Later in the possession of the Earl of Oxford
This engraving appears in Vertue’s historical portrait series, produced for the Society of Antiquaries in the 1730s–1740s.
Vertue is one of the most respected antiquarian engravers of the 18th century. His prints are collected for:
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Historical accuracy (he worked directly from medieval manuscripts)
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Provenance (Bedford Hours / Earl of Oxford collection)
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Copperplate quality (deep plate marks, crisp linework)
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Association with the Society of Antiquaries
This is not a later reproduction — the “del. et sculpt.” credit is only found on Vertue’s original plates.
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