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Christine de Pizan
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Christine de Pizan or Pisan, was an Italian-born French court writer for King Charles VI of France and several French royal dukes, in both prose and poetry.
Christine de Pizan writing a book
Christine de Pizan writing a book
One page of Christine's book Le livre des trois vertus. In the illumination Christine is kept from rest by the Three Virtues.
One page of Christine's book Le livre des trois vertus. In the illumination Christine is kept from rest by the Three Virtues.
Christine de Pizan presents her book to Isabeau of Bavaria, Queen of France.
Christine de Pizan presents her book to Isabeau of Bavaria, Queen of France.
Illumination from The Book of the City of Ladies by the Master of the Cité des dames. Christine is shown before the personifications of Rectitude, Rea
Illumination from The Book of the City of Ladies by the Master of the Cité des dames. Christine is shown before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, and working alongside Justice to build the 'Cité des dames'.