Green Man Collection

Twelfth Night Revels in the Great Hall, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
STC87430 Twelfth Night Revels in the Great Hall, Haddon Hall, Derbyshire, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, 1838 (litho) by Nash

'The May-Day Festivities at St.Mary Cray, Kent, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The May-Day Festivities at St.Mary Cray, Kent, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'Jack-In-The-Green'--A May-Day Scene Sixty Years Ago, 1830, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'Jack-In-The-Green'--A May-Day Scene Sixty Years Ago, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

England, East Sussex, Hastings, The Annual Traditional Jack in the Green Festival aka The Green Man May Day Festival, Jack in the Green Figure

The "Green Man, "Hatton (litho)
6021564 The " Green Man, " Hatton (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Green Man, " Hatton)

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Berkley, Lord Berkley of Stratton, 4th Baron Berkeley of Stratton
6337594 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable William Berkley, Lord Berkley of Stratton, 4th Baron Berkeley of Stratton, died 1741 by Johnston

The "Green Man, "Blackheath (engraving)
3637106 The " Green Man, " Blackheath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Green Man, " Blackheath)

May Day, 1869 (w / c on paper)
HMP89837 May Day, 1869 (w/c on paper) by Green, Charles (1840-98); 24.7x34.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Ms Fr 9197 fol. 187 Pan, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum)
BNP158673 Ms Fr 9197 fol.187 Pan, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Willoughby, Lord Middleton, 1st Baron Middleton, 1672-1729
6337660 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Thomas Willoughby, Lord Middleton, 1st Baron Middleton, 1672-1729 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce, 3rd Earl of Ailesbury, 4th Earl of Elgin, 1682-1747
6337583 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce, 3rd Earl of Ailesbury, 4th Earl of Elgin, 1682-1747, of Ampthill by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Hugh Willoughby, Lord Willoughby of Parham, 15th Baron Willoughby of Parham
6337550 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Hugh Willoughby, Lord Willoughby of Parham, 15th Baron Willoughby of Parham, 1713-1765 by Johnston

Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Peregrine Bertie, Baron Willoughby of Eresby, Marquis of Lindsay
6337536 Coat of arms of the Right Honourable Peregrine Bertie, Baron Willoughby of Eresby, Marquis of Lindsay, 2nd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, 1686-1742 by Johnston

Fo. 54r Summer: Harvesting the Wheat, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142989 Fo.54r Summer: Harvesting the Wheat, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Fr 2646 f. 176 Bal des Ardents, Charles being saved by the Duchess of Berry after
BAL52466 Fr 2646 f.176 Bal des Ardents, Charles being saved by the Duchess of Berry after Louis of Orleans set fire to the dancers costumes, 1392, from Froissarts Chronicle (vellum) by French School

Jack in the Green, May Day Celebrations of the Chimney Sweeps of London
SC14899 Jack in the Green, May Day Celebrations of the Chimney Sweeps of London by Sevestre, Thomas (1810-97); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

Carved stone urn on the Terrace of the Gods, Quinta da Regalia; Sintra; Portugal c
1126697 Carved stone urn on the Terrace of the Gods, Quinta da Regalia; Sintra; Portugal c.1914 (photo) by Portuguese School; Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra

The Green Man at Putney Heath (b / w photo)
3637356 The Green Man at Putney Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Green Man at Putney Heath)

May Day
BAL11752 May Day by Collins, William (1788-1847); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

The Prince of Wales at the Meet of the Burton Hounds, Green Man, Lincoln Heath (engraving)
1099424 The Prince of Wales at the Meet of the Burton Hounds, Green Man, Lincoln Heath (engraving) by Goddard, George Bouverie (1832-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

Banquet in the baronial hall, Penshurst Place, Kent, from
STC87431 Banquet in the baronial hall, Penshurst Place, Kent, from Architecture in the Middle Ages, 1838 (litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78) (after)

Fr 2646 f. 176 Bal des Ardents, Charles VI (1380-1422) being saved by the Duchess of Berry
XIR154912 Fr 2646 f.176 Bal des Ardents, Charles VI (1380-1422) being saved by the Duchess of Berry after Louis of Orleans set fire to the dancers costumes, from Froissarts Chronicle

Trade signs: Clothing and Associated Trades (litho)
6026914 Trade signs: Clothing and Associated Trades (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothing and Associated Trades)

Pedestrian crossing with Radix rotating cone tactile equipment. Creator: Unknown
Pedestrian crossing with Radix rotating cone tactile equipment

May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). The leafy foliage coves the battling knights bodies like armour, and forms the horses headstalls and caparisons

The Green Man at Putney Heath, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Green Man at Putney Heath, c1935. The Green Man public house in south west London, parts of which date back to c1700. The pub was supposedly frequented by highwaymen who preyed on the intoxicated

The Green Man, Blackheath, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Green Man, Blackheath, (c1878). The Green Man Hotel and tavern in Blackheath, then a village outside London, was an important staging post on the London-to-Dover route

A Green Man, (1833). Actors would dress as green men disguised in droll masks. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)

Detail of a Green Man at Southwell Minster in Nottinghamshire, 12th century

Shield with Greyhound Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Shield with Greyhound Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491

Shield with Stag Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Shield with Stag Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491

A wild man of the woods
An unattributed woodcut representing the wild man of the woods. The engraving is convergant in imagery with the first (and enduring) European representations of apes with hirsute bodies

Upper Lisson Street near Paddington, c. 1837
XTD84273 Upper Lisson Street near Paddington, c.1837 by English School, (19th century); eMuseum of London, UK; English, out of copyright

Green Man in Southwell Minster - Nottinghamshire - England
ME-2160 Green Man in Southwell Minster Nottinghamshire - England Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Green Man carved wooden face in barn, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, october

Polaroid Image Transfer of water fountain in form of cast bronze face, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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The "Green Man" has been a prominent figure in various cultures and traditions throughout history. From the Twelfth Night Revels in the Great Hall of Haddon Hall, Derbyshire to the Annual Traditional Jack in the Green Festival in East Sussex, England, this enigmatic character continues to captivate our imagination. One depiction of the "Green Man" can be found on a lithograph titled "The Green Man, Hatton. " This artwork showcases an intricate representation of nature intertwined with human features, symbolizing the connection between mankind and the natural world. In another engraving called "The Green Man, Blackheath, " we see a different interpretation of this mythical being. Here, he is portrayed as a guardian or protector of nature's secrets. Even beyond England's borders, the influence of the "Green Man" can be seen. A stunning mosaic at Istanbul's Sultan Ahmet Mosque depicts him amidst vibrant green foliage at Arasta Bazaar. This serves as a reminder that nature holds its own sacred place across cultures. Historical documents also bear witness to this enduring symbol. In May Day 1869 watercolor painting on paper, we catch glimpses of revelers adorned with greenery celebrating springtime festivities. Furthermore, manuscripts like Ms Fr 9197 fol. 187 Pan from Livre des Eschecs D'Amour showcase how ancient texts incorporated references to this mysterious figure into their narratives. Coats of arms belonging to esteemed individuals such as William Berkley and Thomas Willoughby feature elements inspired by the "Green Man. " These symbols speak volumes about their connection to nature and their appreciation for its power and beauty. From Lord Middleton's coat of arms displaying his reverence for all things green to Charles Bruce's emblem representing his deep understanding of harmony between man and earth - these heraldic designs embody timeless wisdom passed down through generations.