A journey through Medieval art and history with 'The Wilton Diptych' | National Gallery

[@TheMarkEH]

A fabulous work of art, described and explained in an insightful and accessible way by an engaging expert. Thank you for posting.

[@nationalgallery]

Our pleasure!

[@ginacrusco234]

The most fun here lies in the explanation of visual puns: broom pods for "Plantagenet"; the hart for "Ric-hart", and the angels for the "Anglo"-Saxons, Richard's subjects. Great exegesis!

[@geoffreykeane4072]

I enjoyed this! Superbly presented, well done.

[@nationalgallery]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I love this piece so much. When I saw it, I was surprised it's so small, but so perfect in every way. England has such beautiful traditions. Thank you for the deeper look at this wonderful work of art. ❤

[@nationalgallery]

Thank you for watching!

[@purkaitsurajit53]

Thank you so much Charlotte for such an excellent explanation of a priceless artwork in the collection of The National Gallery. The artwork is incredibly beautiful with intricate details portrayed with such technical skill that it leaves you mesmerized on closer observation!! Truly a jewel of an artwork that would do any museum proud!!😍😍❤️❤️

[@grahambell5340]

A brilliant and well presented analysis of one of the most beautiful masterpieces in the world. Go and see it.

[@bearhustler]

This is one of my favourite objects in The National Gallery, it's lovely so see more close-up detail.

[@nationalgallery]

Absolutely! Amazing details

[@gbuireh6497]

I really like these in depth analyses of works of art. This one is so beautiful!

[@nationalgallery]

Thanks for your lovely comment :)

[@splodge57]

Lovely explanation of this beautiful picture. Thank you.

[@nationalgallery]

You're welcome, thanks for tuning in

[@nicolettapolese4554]

Very interesting explanation and description. I really enjoy it. Thanks you very much

[@annelambert9876]

What a great talk. Full of fascinating insights. Thank you

[@felix-wt3zx]

Brilliant! Both painting and commentary!

[@grokeffer6226]

Beautiful!!!

[@finch45lear]

Wonderful presentation. Thank you.

[@Northcountry1926]

A Wonderful Review - thank you ❤

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Thank you for all you 😊

[@kelleyrc5671]

Very interesting, thanks 😊

[@brpaulandrew]

I visited the National Gallery a few years ago and spent some time with the Diptych, knowing its significance to King Richard II..

[@nationalgallery]

Glad to hear you got to see it in person!

[@martijnkeisers5900]

Lovely

[@elizabethcosslett8937]

What accent does this woman have? Never heard anything like it. She gives an amazing lecture, thank you so much

[@stevenleslie8557]

Her name is Charlotte Wytema. I believe she is Dutch.

[@ginacrusco234]

The angels all wear their "hart" on their sleeve.

[@CynthiaPereira-g1d]

Extraordinary work. So very beautiful, but its ideas of kingship didn't exactly end well for Richard.

[@davidc5191]

Very thorough analysis. But why at the outset does she say it's "one of the most enigmatic pictures in the gallery's collection?" Everything about the diptych seems rather straightforward as she explains in detail. What's so mysterious that she's referring to?

[@johnransom1146]

Any idea of the artist?

[@nationalgallery]

The artist is unknown!

[@jamesallison4875]

Wonderful explication as always. These people went to extreme lengths to make themselves legitimate dictators. Haha! Things haven’t changed much since.

[@whatkatiedid100]

Does she say Broom Cods? or Broom Pods? or Broom Kots? I can not make it out clearly. An interesting video with lots of interesting information.

[@nationalgallery]

Hi Katie, thank you for watching! A broomcod is a seed from the broom plant. Here, you can see them made out of gold on Richard's collar. The broomcods, known as 'planta genista' in Latin, play on Richard's family name of Plantagenet, but they were also the livery of Charles VI, King of France, Richard’s father-in-law. They were probably adopted by Richard after his marriage. Thanks

[@johnreynolds5407]

A beautiful image. But we mustn't overlook the racialism, exploitation, inequities and cruelty to which it gave cover.

[@annelambert9876]

What a great talk. Full of fascinating insights. Thank you