Scenes from the life of Henry IV.

Typological life and genealogy of Edward IV England, 1460 - c. 1470 Language: Latin Source/Shelfmark: Harley 7353 upper part of roll Five pairs of large miniatures in colours, pairing an event of Edward's career on the right with its biblical type or precedent on the left, including an allegorical representation of Edward's success and the fulfilment of all prophecies and below, genealogical tree of Edward IV including kings in the form of a tree of Jesse, with Henry III reclining at the bottom and Edward IV and Henry VI emerging as opponents at the top. Dimensions in mm 1750 x 535. Parchment roll