Talk:Wilton Diptych

Hmm
the map at the top of the orb is actually thought to be ireland. A reflection of Richard's interest in the island during the mid to late 1390s.

St. George Cross
While it is true that the red cross on a white ground was used in Medieval and Renaissance painting in scenes of the Resurrection, in an English context it has a much more significant overlay of meaning. To the English it was primarily the symbol of St. George and therefore the symbol of England. Millions of English stll recognise it as the symbol of England and have no idea that it also symbolises the Resurrection or "Triumph of the Cross". So the fact that it also occcurs in Resurrection pictures is probably of little significance here. The painting was done at a time when, locally, it was firmly established as associated with st George.

Though it could be argued that it also celebrates the power of the Christ Child over all things, even death. Amandajm 11:52, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Rename without "The"
Certainly the correct form - requested at the "uncontroversial" section of Requested moves. Johnbod (talk) 10:17, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

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Removed, but the material on "family portraits", though not generally accepted, could be refactored, refed, & given a section lower down. Johnbod (talk) 15:40, 3 March 2020 (UTC)