The Knight of the Golden Fleece
Bust
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This is a bust made in the 18th century in Germany. The bust is made of terracotta and representing a knight of the Golden Fleece. The Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish: Orden del Toisón de Oro / German: Orden vom Goldenen Vlies) is a Roman Catholic order of chivalry founded in Bruges by Philip III, Duke of Burgundy in 1430, to to commemorate his wedding there to Isabella of Portugal. Infanta Isabella of Portugal was the daughter of King John I of Portugal. It became one of the most prestigious orders in Europe and was associated later especially with Habsburg Austria and with Spain.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Knight of the Golden Fleece (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
| Brief description | Bust, terracotta, of a young man wearing the Golden Fleece, Germany, 18th century |
| Physical description | Terracotta bust of a young man wearing a mantle and the collar of the Golden Fleece. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1872. |
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| Summary | This is a bust made in the 18th century in Germany. The bust is made of terracotta and representing a knight of the Golden Fleece. The Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish: Orden del Toisón de Oro / German: Orden vom Goldenen Vlies) is a Roman Catholic order of chivalry founded in Bruges by Philip III, Duke of Burgundy in 1430, to to commemorate his wedding there to Isabella of Portugal. Infanta Isabella of Portugal was the daughter of King John I of Portugal. It became one of the most prestigious orders in Europe and was associated later especially with Habsburg Austria and with Spain. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1872, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 18 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 228-1872 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2008 |
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