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The canon of Poitiers, c1350, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
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The canon of Poitiers, c1350, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The canon of Poitiers, c1350, (1843). Incised tomb slab brought from the Abbey of St Genevieve, showing the canon of Poitiers and chancellor of Noyon. He is wearing an alb with fleurs de lys and roses, and chasuble. On his maniple and stole is an Etruscan character. On his head is a canonical vestment called the amyse. He holds a chalice and paten, and his feet rest on a dragon from whose mouth proceed a rose and vine. symbolising the triumph of Christianity over Paganism and Infidelity. He is flanked by St John the Evangelist, and John the Baptist holding the lamb, and representations of the resurrection. There are also small figures of saints, St Julien with his oliphant, St Eloy, Bishop of Noyon, is represented with a hammer, and St Michael opposite. Below are two relatives of the deceased, Jaquet and Isabeau. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries, by Henry Shaw, (London, 1843)
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This print showcases "The canon of Poitiers, c1350" as depicted by the talented artist Henry Shaw in 1843. The artwork is an incised tomb slab that was originally brought from the Abbey of St Genevieve. In this intricate portrayal, we see the canon of Poitiers and chancellor of Noyon adorned in a striking alb embellished with fleurs de lys and roses, along with a magnificent chasuble. Notably, his maniple and stole bear an Etruscan character, adding an intriguing touch to his attire. Atop his head rests the canonical vestment known as amyse. The canon holds both a chalice and paten in his hands while standing triumphantly on a dragon's back. From the dragon's mouth emerge symbols representing Christianity's victory over Paganism and Infidelity - a rose and vine intertwined. Flanking him are two significant figures: St John the Evangelist and John the Baptist holding a lamb, symbolizing resurrection. Additionally, smaller representations of saints such as St Julien with his oliphant, Bishop St Eloy wielding a hammer, and St Michael can be observed. Completing this remarkable composition are two relatives named Jaquet and Isabeau positioned below. This illustration is taken from Henry Shaw's renowned book "Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to Seventeenth Centuries" published in London in 1843. It offers us a glimpse into medieval artistry while celebrating religious symbolism within its detailed depiction.
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