Cervus Hominipectoris - deer with human chest
The Cervus Hominipectoris (Deer with a Human Chest) badge draws inspiration from the richly decorated borders of the Flemish Book of Clocks from 1300-1310, now housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. The scene depicts one of the quintessential medieval hybrids - a blue antlered man with a human face on his chest, with a strolling musician playing in step. This strange creature, whose exact meaning remains a mystery even to historians themselves, was used in its day to entertain the faithful during long prayers. Today, it can adorn your clothing as a fascinating, meticulously laser-engraved and hand-painted oak plywood replica.
- Hand-painted
- The package includes a label
- Material: wood
The Codex Marginalium series brings a playful revival of medieval manuscripts in the form of original badges that represent a unique combination of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. The motifs are based on medieval marginalia - bizarre, humorous and often absurd scenes from the margins of historical manuscripts. These faithful replicas are transferred by precision laser engraving into quality oak plywood and then hand-painted in detail, making each piece a complete original. The overall distinctive humour and character of each badge is further emphasised by the playful Latin, or rather pseudo-Latin, name.
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