medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
In a message dated 30/10/2006 20:25:24 GMT Standard Time,
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<<Neat! How old are these? Are we sure that John Tenniel didn't provide
sketches for the carver?>>
They are something, aren't they? The date used to be 15th c, but now they
say early 16th. Whether Tenniel came by a bit later I can't say. And I don't
know where to begin with the other fellow's hat.
In a message dated 30/10/2006 20:30:52 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<<I've seen that "wyvern/dragon" hat before in medieval illuminations,
usually on the head of a fool or foolish character.>>
I'd be v interested to know where. But I am also intrigued that wyverns are
such a feature of this tiny, remote church (which was in fact a dependent
chapel [of St Buryan] at the time these were made).
As ever, y'all are an amazing resource.
Susan
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