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Bringing in the boars head at Christmas
A Christmas party in Elizabethan times: the traditional ringing in the boars head at Christmas time. Date: circa 16th century
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Announce Arrival Banquet Boar Boars Brought Diners Eating Elizabethan Procession Tradition Traditions Trumpeters
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bringing in the Boar's Head: A Timeless Holiday Tradition - Step into the enchanting world of Elizabethan Christmas with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This classic print depicts the lively and festive moment when the boar's head is brought in during a 16th-century Christmas celebration. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques, ensuring a stunning, vibrant, and long-lasting display. Add a touch of history and holiday cheer to your home or office with this beautiful and unique piece of art.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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.
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Bringing in the Boar's Head: A Grand Elizabethan Christmas Tradition This image transports us back to the 16th century, where we witness the lively and festive atmosphere of an Elizabethan Christmas banquet. At the heart of this scene, the traditional ritual of 'Bringing in the Boar's Head' is about to commence. The anticipation builds as the boar's head, proudly mounted on a platter, is being carried in procession by the serving men. Trumpeters announce the arrival of the dish with their triumphant fanfare, signaling the diners to rise and pay their respects. The boar's head, a symbol of abundance and prosperity, is a prized centerpiece of the feast. The Elizabethan hall is adorned with rich tapestries, long tables laden with an array of sumptuous dishes, and merrymakers dressed in their finest attire. The atmosphere is filled with laughter, music, and the clinking of goblets. This custom, deeply rooted in medieval traditions, represents the joy and camaraderie that characterized the Christmas season during the Elizabethan era. The boar's head was often hunted and prepared as a communal activity, making its appearance at the banquet a celebration of the community's collective effort and success. As the boar's head makes its way around the hall, each diner takes a turn to kiss the jowl of the pig, symbolizing good fortune and a plentiful harvest. This ancient tradition continues to be a cherished part of the Christmas celebration, reminding us of the rich history and customs that have shaped our festive traditions over the centuries.
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