Art 112 Western Art: A Thematic History Exam 2 Practice

In medieval manuscripts, who owned or commissioned the book shows its purpose, status, and place at court. Royal patrons elevated a manuscript to a display of power, piety, and prestige, often keeping it in the royal treasury or using it in ceremonial contexts.

The image of Abraham, Sarah, and the Three Strangers is tied to a French royal collection, indicating it belonged to the king of France. This kind of association signals high-status, courtly ownership. While popes or archbishops did own illuminated books, and English queens could own luxurious manuscripts, the provenance here points to a French royal possession, making the king of France the best answer.