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SERPENT, 16th CENTURY. The water serpent of the Nile, Hydrus, swallowing a flying snake
SERPENT, 16th CENTURY.
The water serpent of the Nile, Hydrus, swallowing a flying snake. Woodcut from a 12th century bestiary manuscript
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Media ID 12323208
12th Century Aquatic Bestiary Flight Manuscript Nile Serpent Symbol Tail Wing Swallowing
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This woodcut print from the 16th century showcases a mesmerizing scene of ancient mythology. Entitled "Serpent, 16th Century" it depicts the legendary water serpent of the Nile, Hydrus, engaged in a remarkable act. With its powerful jaws wide open, Hydrus is shown swallowing a flying snake with great precision and strength. The intricate details of this woodcut are reminiscent of medieval manuscripts known as bestiaries that were popular during the 12th century. These manuscripts often depicted various animals and mythical creatures alongside moral lessons or symbolic meanings. In this particular artwork, the artist skillfully captures both serpents' distinct features - one aquatic and the other airborne. The flying snake's wings are elegantly spread out while its tail is gracefully curled up. Meanwhile, Hydrus displays its long body coiled around itself as it devours its prey. Beyond being an artistic representation, this image holds deeper symbolism. It serves as a reminder of nature's power and complexity while hinting at themes such as predator-prey relationships or even good versus evil. As we admire this historic woodcut print by Granger Art on Demand titled "Serpent, 16th Century" we can't help but marvel at how art has preserved stories from centuries ago and continues to captivate us with their timeless beauty and meaning.
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