Dear Sherry,
Many thanks for your message re: the Valencia Altarpiece. Yes, it is
fun ( if you like that sort of thing!) but also a puzzle, as it
features a scene of the Arming of St George by the Virgin, a subject
which has been said to be exclusively English. As this seems to be
the work of a German artist, made for a Spanish patron, we can only
conclude that the Arming is not exclusively English. Any other
examples of this subject that may be known to list-members will be
gratefully received!
As ever, Sam
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