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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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 6cm x 7.6cm (2.4" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 10cm x 10cm (3.9" x 3.9")
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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