The original Painting can be viewed at The Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester.<\/p>\n
The painting was painted to commemorate the reburial of King Richard III in Leicester.<\/p>\n
It is in four parts to symbolise the part each organisation played in this historic event.<\/p>\n
Upper left symbolises Leicester University who led scientific investigaions, the DNA of Richard III is enfolded into the branches.<\/p>\n
Lower left has the banner of The Richard III Visitor Centre wher the King was discovered.<\/p>\n
Top right is Leicester Cathedral with the Dean and Bishop who led the burial service.<\/p>\n
Bottom right is The Richard III Society who had the statue made of Richard III and helped raise funds with Philippa Langley who led the discovery of King Richard III.<\/p>\n
The union jack wellies worn by Philippa Langley during the excuvation are in the bottom middle.<\/p>\n
In the middle of the painting is a glass jigsaw piece encompassing the missing princes in the tower, Richard III’s nephews who he has been accused of killing despite a lack of evidence or motive.<\/p>\n
This jigsaw piece is to symbolise the fragility of childhood innocence and the fragility of reputation.<\/p>\n
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