medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Henk 't Jong wrote:
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> Hi Diana,
>
> They're not so much pastiches as traditional ways to depict eastern
> monarchs.
That's why I have several on my web site, but it is unusual to show an
outdoor hat with a ceremonial robe, Nevermind the turban windings or the
scimitar.
http://nauplion.net/CP-Manuel2-Portraits.html
http://nauplion.net/CP-JOHN-MORE.html
> Non-heraldic ferocious animals are usually depicted as chubby,
> rather cuddly, but very large pets. See the St Jerome lions.
>
Which is one reason why I have a large personal collection of Jerome images.
I just liked the combination of lions & bears, OK?
DW
> But I agree with Chris on the proto-guillotine, this is a very unique early
> picture of a primitive, but clearly very effective, decapitating tool. Those
> middlevils, eh?
>
> Henk
>
>
> Notice that the Roman emperor in the lower left is dressed in a pastiche
> of Eastern Roman imperial clothing.
>
> Those are very nice lions & bears.
>
> DW
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