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Caedmon and his vision
Caedmon, sing some song to me. During a dream, an angelic vision appears to Caedmon, an Anglo-Saxon herdsman attached to the Abbey of Whitby, who subsequently became a monk and religious poet
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Angel Angelic Anglo Anglo Saxon Appears Caedmon D Ream Dreams Herdsman Monk Saxon Vision Visionary Visions Whitby
22"x18" Modern Frame
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20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from the 7th century, Caedmon, an Anglo-Saxon herdsman, is depicted in a deep state of contemplation as an angelic vision appears before him. The scene unfolds at the Abbey of Whitby, a significant center of learning and spirituality during this period. Caedmon, a humble and uneducated man, was known for his simple and profound religious poetry. According to the Venerable Bede, the renowned English historian, Caedmon experienced a life-altering dream one fateful night. In his sleep, an angelic being visited him, commanding him to "sing me a song." Surprised and unsure of his abilities, Caedmon confessed that he could not create poetry. The angel, however, encouraged him, offering the first lines of a hymn, which Caedmon then expanded upon, creating the first known Old English poem. This vision marked the beginning of Caedmon's spiritual journey, leading him to leave his herding life behind and join the monastic community at Whitby Abbey. Under the guidance of the abbess, Hilda, Caedmon continued to compose religious poetry, becoming a revered figure in Anglo-Saxon literary history. This image of Caedmon and his vision serves as a testament to the transformative power of divine inspiration and the enduring legacy of Anglo-Saxon poetry and spirituality. The dreamlike quality of the photograph, with its ethereal lighting and otherworldly atmosphere, further emphasizes the mystical nature of Caedmon's experience and the profound impact it had on his life.
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