A fish that can stop a ship and a bull that passes gas to defend itself - these and more strange animals from the Middle Ages!
It seems in the Middle Ages there were other associations with the lion. Or is it a special extinct animal? by mrkenny
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** PLEASE NOTE: OUR WATERMARK WILL NOT APPEAR ON YOUR PRINT ** This is an archival quality giclee reprint of a Medieval (c.1270) Franco-Flemish illuminated manuscript painting of a Dragon. It is printed by us, on heavy weight (310 gsm), lightly textured, 100% cotton rag fine art paper. ___________________________________________ More prints like this are available in our Etsy store: etsy.com/shop/vvartprints _______________________________ PRINT SIZES Please select print size using the drop-down menu options above. Please Note: Images sizes listed are approximate and may be be slightly different by few mm's. Images sizes are closer to the inches size listed than the cm size. The image sizes listed are the format of the original work, and these are not always standard sizes. Many of our customers choose to custom frame, however, if you wish to use an of-the-shelf, or special frame, we are we are always happy to custom size our prints for you (where possible), so please feel free to contact us to discuss. In most instances we do this work free of charge. Prints come with an extra plain paper border of approx. 2 - 5 cm (or less, for smallest prints) to allow for matting when framing, if required. Smallest size prints with 8" format have only very small borders (approx. 1/4" / 0.5cm). Dimensions listed are actual 'image size' - the plain paper border is in addition to this. Just let us know if you prefer to have your print to trimmed to size / borderless. SHIPPING Free shipping within Australia. International orders have a flat shipping fee, and there is no extra shipping charge for multiple items. All prints are mailed via Australia Post. Prints are sent carefully packaged in acid-free tissue paper then rolled in a heavy-duty protective tube. Our smallest prints (approx. A4 size) are mailed flat in a rigid mailer. When they are ordered with larger prints they are rolled into a tube. Please Note: - All prints are sold unframed - Due to differences in monitors, print colours and contrast may not exactly match your monitor's display. - Feel free to contact us for custom sizing options if required. About Image Restoration We have been digitally restoring vintage and antique art and photography for over 15 years, and exercise varying degrees of restoration work for each piece. Nearly all old images require restoration, some are quite challenging, but we like to take into account the aesthetics and mood of each piece before working on it. Certain images we restore completely so they look as close as possible to the way they did when first created, others we like to keep in a more aged state, restoring only to a point where we feel it preserves the atmosphere of the work, and it's place in time.
Why were the artists of that era so obsessed with depicting murderous rabbits? See the examples and read the explanation in this eye-opening post!
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Our feline friends were domesticated much later than dogs, around 7500 BC. Though some would argue that they domesticated us.
some facts about the 3 hares symbol
by William O'Connor The Enfield is an extremely rare animal that was once seen on the coat of arms in medieval europe consisting of ...
Exploring the magical dragons and fantastic beasts of medieval times is so fun! This project is a great way to tie in all kinds of fantasy literature, including Harry Potter. Many of J.K. Rowling’s creatures were inspired by medieval creatures. This lesson includes 10 drawings of dragons and mythical animals with step-by-step instructions, and a handout of medieval patterns for inspiration. Students learn to emboss on aluminum tooling foil, which becomes the shield. We use permanent markers to add color. Lots of creative possibilities here! Time Required: 2 hours. The 30-page project includes: -Project Overview + Learning Objectives -About Medieval Shields + Word Wall (with Definitions) -About Dragons + Medieval Beasts -Supplies -Recommended Resources -Detailed Photo Tutorial -Samples -Student Gallery -Images from The Met -Shield and Border Templates -Handout of Medieval Patterns -Step-by-Step Drawings of 10 Mythical Animals -1-Page Handout of 10 Mythical Animals Thanks for checking out the lesson! I teach art to children in Westchester, New York. My passion is creating art projects my students love and sharing them with you. You can follow me here on TpT, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ruthchapman.art/ and on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ruthchapman/
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This post is brought to you by Janalyn Voigt. Escape into creative worlds of fiction. As an author of allegorical Christian fantasy set in the middle ages, I am perhaps more tuned in to symbolism than the average person. That's whay I'm blaming for my fascination with medieval heraldry, anyway. Animals, important symbols in medievel heraldry, were divided into natural classifications like beasts, birds, sea creatures, and others. For purposes of brevity, I'll focus here on the most popular heraldic beasts found in nature. I cover mythical creatures and their symbolism at Fantasy Worlds, my fantasy book extras site. By far the animal most often used in medieval heraldry was the lion, depicted standing erect with forepaws raised. One lower leg might also be raised as well. All heraldic beasts can most often be found in this rampant position. This was not necessarily how the animal represented would actually hold itself, but experience of exotic heraldic animals was limited, and rampant position seemed most natural to medieval artists. Other beasts occurring often in heraldry include the wolf, bear, boar, horse, bull, and stag. All were used to convey specific meanings. Symbolism of Popular Animals in Medieval Heraldry Bear: represented a great warrior in Celtic heraldry and also served as the royal emblem for Persia and Russia. It was used to convey skill in diplomacy, strength, courage, and ferocity in defense. The bear also symbolized health. Boar: stood for intrepidness and fierceness in combat. Even when cornered and at bay, a boar never stops fighting, so only the fiercest of warriors displayed this animal. Bull: signaled courage, generosity, strength, and fortitude. It was also used to indicate a dedicated father. Horse: symbol of speed, intellect, spirit, power, bravery, virility, and loyalty. It was used to show readiness for battle. Lion: The lion displays the deathless courage of a valiant warrior, majesty, strength, justice, military might. The heraldic lion also symbolizes Christ due to a quaint notion of their compassion. They were said to attack man only and to spare women and children. Another source of the lion as a symbol of Christ is the Bible, itself, which describes the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. "Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals" Revelations 5:5 (NIV). Stag: This emblem of the ancestors of the Celtic race shows the wisdom not to fight unless provoked. A favorite in Ireland, it is a symbol of peace and harmony, purity and fleetness. Its branch-like antlers are said to represent the Tree of Life. The regenerating of its antlers also makes the stag representative of renewal. The stag was also used as a symbol of healing. Wolf: Symbolic of ferocious strength, intelligence, and bravery, the wolf was thought to be able to paralyze its enemies with a look. A wolf crest was granted for loyal military service in a guardianship capacity. I've covered the most popular heraldic animals. Do you have a favorite? Below you will find links for further study and to look up your own family's coat of arms, if one exists. Discovering the meanings it contains can be very enlightening when considered in light of your family history. About Janalyn Voigt Escape into creative worlds of fiction with Janalyn Voigt. Her unique blend of adventure, romance, suspense, and fantasy creates worlds of beauty and danger for readers. Tales of Faeraven, her epic fantasy series beginning with DawnSinger, carries the reader into a land only imagined in dreams. Janalyn is represented by Sarah Joy Freese of Wordserve Literary. Her memberships include ACFW and NCWA. When she's not writing, Janalyn loves to discover worlds of adventure in the great outdoors. Visit the author site for Janalyn Voigt Further Reading http://www.internationalheraldry.com/ http://www.hallofnames.org.uk/heraldry-symbols-what-they-mean http://www.dksdesigns.net/symbolism.html Research Your Family's Coat of Arms http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp/qx/faq.htm
I made a decision several months ago to give up the commission side of my art business. As my calendar had filled with teaching engagements and trips to far-flung places, it became more and more difficult to find time to squeeze in the labor-intensive custom artwork. But when my friend Mary approached me a few […]
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