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Chaucers Cook
The cook from the Ellesmere manuscript, an early 15th century manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales. He is holding a hat in one hand and a meathook in the other. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795370
© 2008 Getty Images
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introduce a touch of medieval charm to your home decor with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, titled "Chaucers Cook," is an image of the Ellesmere Manuscript's famous character, the Cook. Dating back to the early 15th century, this intriguing figure comes to life as he holds a hat in one hand and a meathook in the other. The high-quality print is beautifully framed, adding an air of antiquity and sophistication to any room. Bring history into your home and make a statement with this stunning addition to your art collection.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 24.4cm (7.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from the Fine Art Storehouse, we are transported back in time to the early 15th century as we encounter Chaucer's Cook. This intriguing character, depicted in the Ellesmere manuscript of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, holds our gaze with a sense of mystery and curiosity. With one hand clutching a hat and the other firmly gripping a meathook, the Cook exudes an air of duality. His weathered face tells tales of countless meals prepared over open fires and shared among travelers on their pilgrimage. The hat he holds suggests his position within society, perhaps indicating his role as a trusted servant or even a chef for nobility. The juxtaposition between these two objects raises questions about this enigmatic figure. Is he merely preparing to don his hat after finishing some culinary task? Or does the meathook symbolize something more sinister lurking beneath his jovial exterior? As we delve into Chaucer's vivid storytelling world through this photograph, we find ourselves captivated by both its historical significance and artistic beauty. The intricate details captured by Hulton Archive bring us closer to understanding not only Chaucer's literary masterpiece but also the lives and personalities of those who inspired it. This print serves as a timeless reminder that art has the power to transport us across centuries, allowing us to connect with characters long gone yet forever immortalized in literature and visual representation.
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