Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index


  • Record Number: 8699
  • Author(s)/Creator(s): Twomey , Lesley K
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  • Title: Poverty and Richly Decorated Garments: A Re-Evaluation of Their Significance in the "Vita Christi" of Isabel de Villena
  • Source: Medieval Clothing and Textiles 3, ( 2007): Pages 119 - 134.
  • Description:
  • Article Type: Journal Article
  • Subject (See Also): Ceremonies Clothing in Literature Isabel de Villena, Author and Abbess of La Trinita (Valencia), a Franciscan House- Vita Christi Mary, Virgin, Saint Monasticism Women Authors Women in Religion
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  • Geographic Area: Iberia
  • Century: 15
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  • Illustrations: Two illustrations. Figure One Bartolomé Bermejo, "Virgin with Child Jesus at the Breast" (Valencia, Museo de Bellas Artes). Figure Two Joan Reixach, "Dormition of the Virgin" (Valencia, Museo de Bellas Artes).
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  • Author's Affiliation: University of Northumbria
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  • Year of Publication: 2007.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN/ISBN: 174457871843832917