The Political and Cultural Influence of James V’s Court on the Decoration of the King’s Fountain in Linlithgow Palace

Guidicini, Giovanna

The Political and Cultural Influence of James V’s Court on the Decoration of the King’s Fountain in Linlithgow Palace

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Guidicini, Giovanna (2012) The Political and Cultural Influence of James V’s Court on the Decoration of the King’s Fountain in Linlithgow Palace. In: Art and Identity: VisualCulture, Politics and Religion in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Cambridge Scholar Publishing. ISBN 978-1443836289
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Cardarelli, Sandra

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Anderson, Emily Jane

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Guidicini, Giovanna

Abstract:

This chapter proposes an original iconographical interpretation for the decoration of the fountain at Linlithgow Palace, built by James V in the 1530s. It suggests the influence of the legend of Melusine on the stonework as a way to visually remind his French wife Mary of Guise of her duties and obligations as Queen, and warn her against excessive independence.

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fountain, Linlithgow, Melusine, James V, Mary of Guise, mermaid, fairy

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Mackintosh School of Architecture > History of Architecture & Urban Studies (HAUS)

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2012

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3818

Date Deposited:

14 Aug 2015 13:11

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27 Aug 2020 11:01

Deposited By:

Giovanna Guidicini

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Giovanna Guidicini

Senior Lecturer in History of Architecture and Urban Studies

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