medieval pet puppy
I
love this detail of a medieval (13C-, perhaps?) tomb in the Cathedral
of Lisbon. The tomb was one of a pair, a married couple. The man had a
greyhound at his feet, a typical iconography found on many male tombs,
indicating noble status. This little puppy was sculpted next to the
lady, and I find him to be charming evidence of affection for pets in
the Middle Ages. The idea that pets might be kept simply for
companionship -- rather than for functional reasons like hunting,
mousing, or protection -- is not a self-evident one for the period.
This little guy so clearly represents a pampered and well-loved pet. His mistress wanted to have him sculpted with her on her tomb, and he is shown with two bells on a ribbon tied around his neck. She also must have enjoyed giving him special treats, for he has been immortalized happily gnawing on a chicken head.
This little guy so clearly represents a pampered and well-loved pet. His mistress wanted to have him sculpted with her on her tomb, and he is shown with two bells on a ribbon tied around his neck. She also must have enjoyed giving him special treats, for he has been immortalized happily gnawing on a chicken head.
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