Fine Art Print : Cornish Gorsedd, Sword of Arthur, St Just, Cornwall
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Cornish Gorsedd, Sword of Arthur, St Just, Cornwall
The Cornish Gorsedd, a community of modern-day bards, taking part in the Sword of Arthur ceremony at St Just in Cornwall. The Gorseth Kernow (Gorsedd of Cornwall) was set up in 1928 to maintain the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall. Toward the end of the Gorseth ceremony the bards swear an oath of loyalty " to Cornwall our Motherland". Each bard touches the Sword of King Arthur by putting one hand on the shoulder of the Bard in front. Date: circa 1980s
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Arthur Artistic Arts Bards Celtic Celts Ceremony Community Cornish Creative Cultural Custom Druid Druids Gorsedd Robe Robes Tradition Traditions Gorseth Kernow
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the enchanting allure of Cornwall's rich cultural heritage with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Cornish Gorsedd, Sword of Arthur ceremony at St Just. Captured by the skilled lens of Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image transports you to the mystical world of the Cornish Gorsedd, a community of modern-day bards, as they pay homage to the legendary Sword of Arthur. Add a touch of Cornish magic to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
In this evocative photograph, members of the Cornish Gorsedd, a modern-day community of bards, take part in the Sword of Arthur ceremony at St Just in Cornwall. Established in 1928, the Gorseth Kernow (Gorsedd of Cornwall) was set up to preserve and promote the national Celtic spirit of Cornwall. The bards, dressed in traditional robes and cloaks, gather around the Sword of King Arthur, an important symbol of Cornish history and legend. During the ceremony, the bards take an oath of loyalty to "Cornwall our Motherland," reinforcing their commitment to the preservation of Cornish culture and traditions. As the bards touch the Sword of Arthur by placing one hand on the shoulder of the bard in front, they symbolically connect with the rich history and heritage of their ancestors. The Cornish Gorsedd is a vibrant and creative community that celebrates the arts, literature, music, and the Celtic spirit of Cornwall. The bards, who are initiated through a rigorous selection process, are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Cornish traditions and customs. The Gorseth ceremony is just one of the many ways in which the Cornish Gorsedd celebrates the unique cultural heritage of Cornwall. This photograph, taken in the 1980s, captures the essence of the Cornish Gorsedd and the deep connection its members have to their land and their heritage. It is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage of Cornwall.
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