Roy 14 C VII f.6 Virgin and child above a self portrait of the artist kneeling in homage, from the Historia Anglorum, 1250

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"Roy 14 C VII f.6 Virgin and Child Above a Self Portrait of the Artist Kneeling in Homage" is an illuminated manuscript page from the "Historia Anglorum" (History of the English), which is attributed to Matthew Paris, a 13th-century English Benedictine monk, scribe, and historian known for his detailed written works and illustrations. Created around 1250, this particular folio is a significant example of medieval art and provides insight into the self-perception of an artist during this period.

The illustration is divided into two distinct sections. In the upper part, the Virgin Mary is depicted seated on a throne, holding the Christ Child, who blesses the figure below. This portrayal of the Virgin and Child is emblematic of the Gothic style, characterized by its elegance, rich colors, and gold leaf, which was commonly used in manuscript illumination to signify divinity and importance.

Below this celestial scene, Matthew Paris himself is represented in a self-portrait, kneeling in a posture of devotion. He is shown presenting a book, likely symbolizing his own works, to the Virgin and Child as an offering of homage. This act of piety reflects the medieval concept of dedicating one's work to the glory of God and the saints. The self-portrait is notable for being one of the earliest known in Western manuscript art, providing a rare glimpse into the personal expression of an artist from this time.

The folio is part of the British Library's Royal Collection (catalogued as Royal MS 14 C VII), which contains several of Matthew Paris's other historical and theological works. The "Historia Anglorum" is a chronicle of England, covering the years from the creation of the world to the year of Paris's death. The inclusion of a self-portrait within this historical narrative underscores the personal connection that Paris felt to his work and his desire to place himself within the context of the divine and the historical.

The "Roy 14 C VII f.6 Virgin and Child Above a Self Portrait of the Artist Kneeling in Homage" is a testament to the interplay between art, history, and personal devotion in the Middle Ages, and it remains an important artifact for the study of medieval manuscript illumination and the role of the artist in society.

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