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Photographic Print : MEDIEVAL PUNISHMENT. Helmet with a jesters cap and bells, used as a means of degredation
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MEDIEVAL PUNISHMENT. Helmet with a jesters cap and bells, used as a means of degredation
MEDIEVAL PUNISHMENT.
Helmet with a jesters cap and bells, used as a means of degredation. Line engraving
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Media ID 12236215
14th Century 15th Century Bell Entertainment Fool Helmet Mask Punishment Fools Cap Humiliate
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the intrigue of medieval history with this captivating line engraving from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection, now available as a photographic print from Media Storehouse. This image of a helmet adorned with a jester's cap and bells once served as a tool of degradation during the Middle Ages. Add this intriguing piece of art to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Order your high-quality photographic print of MEDIEVAL PUNISHMENT today from Media Storehouse through Granger Art on Demand.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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This print from Granger Art on Demand showcases a chilling artifact of medieval punishment. The image features a helmet adorned with a jester's cap and bells, which served as a degrading instrument during that era. Dating back to the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries in England, this line engraving encapsulates the essence of humiliation and entertainment intertwined. The jesters' cap with its whimsical bells was not merely an accessory for merriment but rather a tool designed to degrade individuals who had fallen out of favor or committed transgressions. This peculiar headgear would be forcibly placed upon the offender's head, effectively masking their identity while subjecting them to public ridicule. As we delve into this historical depiction, one cannot help but ponder the psychological impact such punishments had on those unfortunate souls. The mask-like helmet stripped away their humanity and reduced them to mere fools in society's eyes. Granger Art has masterfully captured this relic of medieval times through their meticulous preservation and reproduction techniques. By showcasing this print without any commercial intentions, they allow us to reflect upon our past and appreciate how far we have come in terms of justice and human dignity. Let us remember that history serves as both a reminder of our progress as well as a cautionary tale against repeating these dark chapters.
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