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Ms 210 fol 19v. Cartulary of Mont Saint-Michel: Duke Richard II of Normandy making a gift
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Ms 210 fol 19v. Cartulary of Mont Saint-Michel: Duke Richard II of Normandy making a gift
694799 Ms 210 fol 19v. Cartulary of Mont Saint-Michel: Duke Richard II of Normandy making a gift of lands and privileges to the monastery of Mont St. Michel, (engraving after a drawing of the 1150 s) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Duke Richard II The Good (reigned 996-1026) is portrayed holding a sceptre and seated on the left of Maugis, Bishop of Avranches (1022-26); to his right and wearing a Phrygian cap is the dukes son, Duke Robert The Magnificent (reigned 1027-35) shown giving the charter containing the donations to Abbot Almod; a cartulary is a collection of charters recording grants to religious institutions and the Cartulaire de Mont Saint-Michel, now in the Bibliotheque Municipale in Avranches, is the only surviving medieval source for the monastery after the destruction of the Archives of the Manche in 1944; considered to have been made for Robert de Torigni (also known as Robert de Monte) Abbot of Mont Saint-Michel (1154-86) or perhaps for his predecessor, Abbot Geoffrey; ); French, out of copyright
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This photo print, titled "Ms 210 fol 19v. Cartulary of Mont Saint-Michel: Duke Richard II of Normandy making a gift" takes us back in time to witness a significant moment in history. The image depicts Duke Richard II of Normandy, known as The Good, seated on the left side of Maugis, Bishop of Avranches. With an air of authority and grace, the duke holds a sceptre while his son, Duke Robert The Magnificent, stands beside him wearing a Phrygian cap. The focal point of this scene is the act itself - Duke Robert presenting a charter containing lands and privileges as gifts to Abbot Almod from the monastery of Mont St. Michel. This engraving is based on a drawing from the 1150s and was created by an anonymous French artist in the 19th century. The significance lies not only in capturing this historical event but also in preserving it for future generations through this cartulary or collection of charters. It serves as one of the few surviving medieval sources for Mont Saint-Michel after the devastating destruction caused by World War II. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork housed at Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France, we are transported back to an era where power dynamics were displayed through grand gestures like these generous donations made by noble figures such as Duke Richard II and his son Duke Robert The Magnificent.
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