Cloven Collection

Hircocervus, goat-stag or horse-stag - The Trusty Servant

Tarot Card 15 - Le Diable (The Devil). Date: 20th century

Cloven hooves: the feet of a Jersey cow
The cloven hooves(feet)of a Jersey cow. Date: 1960s

Fol. 245V A Unicorn, from the Borso d Este Bible Vol. II, 1455-61 (vellum)
XOT361271 Fol.245V A Unicorn, from the Borso d Este Bible Vol.II, 1455-61 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Krater, from the Trebeniste Necropolis, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia (bronze) (detail of 243734)
XIR392265 Krater, from the Trebeniste Necropolis, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia (bronze) (detail of 243734) by Greek, (6th century BC); Narodni Muzej, Belgrade, Serbia; Greek, out of copyright

Arthrothamnus bifidus (Cloven fucus, Fucus bifidus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Unclean Animals Judaism
In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher) and which are forbidden to eat

Tarot Card 15 - Le Diable (The Devil). Date: 20th century

Spanish Witch in Air
A Spanish witch flies to the Sabbat on the back of a horned, cloven-footed demon

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Barbary Sheep. Date: 1933

The Royal Counties Show at Salisbury. His Majesty the Kings 1st prize winning shorthorn bull, " Clunys Breastplate ". 1934

Ox skeleton, part of forelimb, strong wrist bones, fused hand bones of third becoming separate, fourth fingers, cloven hoof tipping fingers

Calf Cow Brown and white Smaland region. Sweden, Europe

A Spring P(h)antasy by Wilmot Lunt
Drawing on a popular theme of the 1920s, a rather sexually rampant looking faun with horns, disturbing red hair and beard and huge hairy legs ending in cloven hooves

Demon Born of the Deluge
Man with horn and hooves, born of the Deluge

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"Cloven: A Fascinating Journey into the World of Mythical Creatures and Symbolism" Step into the realm of enchantment as we explore the captivating concept of "cloven. " From the cloven hooves adorning a majestic Jersey cow to the mythical Hircocervus, a creature combining features of goats, stags, and even horses - prepare to be mesmerized. Delve into history with an exquisite illustration from the Borso d Este Bible Vol. II. Behold a unicorn, its cloven hooves gracefully depicted on vellum, evoking both awe and wonder. And just when you thought things couldn't get more intriguing, discover an illustration titled "Monstrum tetrachiron alatum capite humano aurito, " showcasing a fantastical being with four wings and a human-eared head. Travel back in time to ancient Macedonia through a bronze Krater found in Lake Ohrid's Trebeniste Necropolis. Observe intricate details like cloven hooves etched onto this artifact's surface, hinting at mystical beliefs held by our ancestors. Nature never ceases to amaze us either. Encounter Arthrothamnus bifidus, an extraordinary plant species boasting leaves that resemble cloven hooves. Marvel at its unique beauty while pondering nature's endless wonders. Religion plays its part too; learn about unclean animals according to Judaism where certain creatures possessing cloven hooves were deemed impure. Explore Tarot Card 15 - Le Diable (The Devil), featuring imagery associated with temptation and desire intertwined with symbolism related to cloven feet. Artistic expressions also capture our fascination for all things "cloven. " Cecil Aldin's stunning illustration of The Barbary Sheep showcases their distinctive split hooves against picturesque landscapes – truly capturing their wild essence. Dive deeper into artistry as we revisit Tarot Card 15.