'Romance' (watercolour and gold leaf on wooden panel)
This is one of a series of miniature (6” x 4”) paintings inspired by the marginalia found in illuminated manuscripts of the medieval era. This piece is inspired by an Antiphonal illustration c1260 - 1270, depicting a couple of hybrid creatures rubbing noses.
Hybrid beasties like these are common in medieval illustration. This particular image comes from a manuscript from the Getty Open Collection, which originated in Northeastern France of Flanders. There’s speculation that these two may symbolise the sin of lust, as the monk-like hybrid is perhaps about to break his vow of celibacy.
This version has been recreated by me, with liberties and embellishments, using watercolour, casein and 23.75 carat gold, mounted onto a wooden panel and varnished. The painting is framed and ready to hang in a beautiful 24cm x 19cm (9½ x 7½”) wooden frame.
The listed price includes free UK shipping. I am very happy to ship worldwide upon request. (If you live outside the UK, please contact me to discuss the postage options for your country.)
This is one of a series of miniature (6” x 4”) paintings inspired by the marginalia found in illuminated manuscripts of the medieval era. This piece is inspired by an Antiphonal illustration c1260 - 1270, depicting a couple of hybrid creatures rubbing noses.
Hybrid beasties like these are common in medieval illustration. This particular image comes from a manuscript from the Getty Open Collection, which originated in Northeastern France of Flanders. There’s speculation that these two may symbolise the sin of lust, as the monk-like hybrid is perhaps about to break his vow of celibacy.
This version has been recreated by me, with liberties and embellishments, using watercolour, casein and 23.75 carat gold, mounted onto a wooden panel and varnished. The painting is framed and ready to hang in a beautiful 24cm x 19cm (9½ x 7½”) wooden frame.
The listed price includes free UK shipping. I am very happy to ship worldwide upon request. (If you live outside the UK, please contact me to discuss the postage options for your country.)
This is one of a series of miniature (6” x 4”) paintings inspired by the marginalia found in illuminated manuscripts of the medieval era. This piece is inspired by an Antiphonal illustration c1260 - 1270, depicting a couple of hybrid creatures rubbing noses.
Hybrid beasties like these are common in medieval illustration. This particular image comes from a manuscript from the Getty Open Collection, which originated in Northeastern France of Flanders. There’s speculation that these two may symbolise the sin of lust, as the monk-like hybrid is perhaps about to break his vow of celibacy.
This version has been recreated by me, with liberties and embellishments, using watercolour, casein and 23.75 carat gold, mounted onto a wooden panel and varnished. The painting is framed and ready to hang in a beautiful 24cm x 19cm (9½ x 7½”) wooden frame.
The listed price includes free UK shipping. I am very happy to ship worldwide upon request. (If you live outside the UK, please contact me to discuss the postage options for your country.)