Four scribes at work at a table.
- Date:
- [1500]
- Reference:
- 3336105i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The four scribes lean on a slanted desk on which books rest; on the side of the slanted desk is a cupboard bearing a lock where the books were stored presumably; the tools of their trade are scattered about. A further door bearing a lock can be seen to the left beneath a shelf on which further books lie; another shelf on the right wall; a grilled window in the centre.
Publication/Creation
[England]: [1500]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut on paper; 6.7 x 8 cm
Lettering
Bears gothic lettering in English on verso including apparently concerning a peace treaty with the French King. The identify of this King is Charles VI who reigned from 1380–1422. The reference to peace may allude to the attempts made to sign a treaty in 1392, however, Charles became ill with a fever and convulsions, the first of his 44 attacks of madness.
Notes
Mounted with 3336106i, 3336107i, 3336109i
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The artist is unknown.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3336105i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores