Image: John, Duke of Bedford - British Library Add MS 18850 f256v
Description: John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford (1389-1435), Knight of the Garter, third surviving son of King Henry IV, depicted praying before St George. The saint is dressed in full armour over which he wears a blue mantle on the left shoulder of which is affixed the symbol of the Order of the Garter, dedicated to St George, founded by King Edward III in 1348. From BL Add MS 18850, f. 256v (the "Bedford Hours"), c.1410-30. Held and digitised by the British Library.
Title: John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford ("Bedford Hours")
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Author: Bedford Master
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