""Description Of The Wilton House Diptych: Containing A Contemporary Portrait Of King Richard The Second"" is a book written by George Scharf in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the Wilton House Diptych, which is a two-panelled painting that contains a portrait of King Richard II, a medieval English monarch. The author provides a comprehensive description of the painting, including its history, style, and significance. Scharf also delves into the cultural and political context of the painting, exploring the role of art in medieval society and the political implications of the portrait. The book is an invaluable resource for art historians, medievalists, and anyone interested in the history of English monarchy and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.