Why would a queen receive a book of wronged women for her wedding? (Close Looking Series)

Why would a queen receive a book of wronged women for her wedding present? To find out, join curator Larisa Grollemond as she shares one of her favorite illustrated books from the 15th century. Join Manuscipts Curator Larisa Grollemond as she shares one of his favorite 15th-century books. Illustrated manuscripts were popular wedding gifts for privileged women in Renaissance Europe, but why would Queen Anne of France receive a book about wronged women as she’s about to get married? And what does it say about expressions of female power at the time? Video includes subtitles/closed captions in English and Spanish. Discover more about the artwork: https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/... This video is part of Getty’s ongoing series Close Looking: A behind-the-scenes look at Getty’s most loved works of art. Watch more of Close Looking videos here:    • Close Looking   Subscribe to the Getty Museum YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/gettymus... #GettyMuseum #Manuscripts #CloseLooking