Henry, Duke of Lancaster from BL Stowe 594, f. 8
Summary
Full-page miniature of Henry, Duke of Lancaster, wearing a blue Garter mantle, with his arms. Image taken from f. 8 of Pictorial book of arms of the Order of the Garter ('William Bruges's Garter Book'). Written in Latin.
The Bruges Garter Book is a 15th-century illuminated manuscript containing portraits of the founder knights of the Order of the Garter. It was made to the order of William Bruges (c. 1375-1450), Garter King of Arms, and constitutes the first armorial covering members of the Order. It has been held since 1883 by the British Library (formerly the British Museum Library) in London under catalogue reference Stowe MS 594, indicating its former existence within the Library of the Dukes of Buckingham at Stowe House.