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Click to view high resolution image Title: Andrew II of Hungary and Gertrude of Andechs Creator: Description: The king and queen of Hungary, Andrew II and his wife Gertrude, each occupy an arcaded niche above the text for prayers. Both figures bear attributes common to depictions of queens and kings: Gertrude holds an open book, most likely a prayer book, and Andrew holds a scepter and wears a crown. Both figures lift a hand in speech, suggesting that they are depicted reciting the prayers that appear below them. They were the parents of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Source: Wikimedia Commons Rights: Public Domain Subject (See Also): Andras II, King of Hungary Books Crowns Gertrude, Queen of Hungary and Wife of Andras II Kings Prayer Psalters, Liturgical Books Queens Scepters Geographic Area: Germany Century: 13 Date: 1210-ca. 1213 Related Work: Current Location: Stuttgart, Landsbibliothek, MS HB II 24 (Landgrafenpsalter), 175v Original Location: Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Manuscript Illuminations Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Vellum (parchment); Paint Donor: Laywoman; Sophia, wife of Hermann I, Landgrave of Thuringia Height/Width/Length(cm): // Inscription: Above Gertrude: "regina ungarie"; Above Andrew: "rex ungarie" Related Resources:

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