After a manuscript illumination, Germany, 14th Century

Limited edition linoleum block print. Black ink only.

Image Size: 6-1/4" x 6-1/4"
Matted Size: 12" x 11-1/4"

From the Book of Kells, Ireland, circa 800 AD.
St Matthew - the Man (birth, humility).
St. Mark - the Lion (resurrection, courage).
St. Luke - the Calf (death, sacrifice).
St. John - the Eagle (ascension, grandeur).

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From the Book of Kells, Ireland, circa 800 AD.
Saint Matthew - the Man (birth, humility).

Limited edition linoleum block prints shown hand colored and gilded. Black or green ink only.

From the Book of Kells, Ireland, circa 800 AD.
Saint Mark - the Lion (resurrection, courage).

Limited edition linoleum block prints shown hand colored and gilded. Black or green ink only

From the Book of Kells, Ireland, circa 800 AD.
Saint Luke - the Calf (death, sacrifice).

Limited edition linoleum block prints shown hand colored and gilded. Black or green ink only

From the Book of Kells, Ireland, circa 800 AD.
St. John - the Eagle (ascension, grandeur).

Limited edition linoleum block prints shown hand colored and gilded. Black or green ink only

After an illumination, France, circa 1300.

Limited edition (200) linoleum block print

After an illumination in Le Conte del Graal by Chretien de Troyes, France, 1286.

Sir Percival is depicted along with Sir Galahad and Sir Bors. This collection of the Arthurian legends contains the earliest extant reference to the quest for the Holy Grail.

Limited edition linoleum block print. Black ink only.

Image Size: 6-1/2" x 6"
Matted Size: 11-1/2" x 12"

After a drawing in Melstad1s Edda, Iceland, 1765-66.

"Thor rows out with the Giant Hymir and pulls up the Midgard Serpent and purposefully strikes it with his hammer Mjollinar, just as the story says."

Thor's Fishing Trip

According to Norse tradition the World Serpent (Jormungandr) was one of three monstrous children of Loki (the trickster god) and the giantess Angrboda. The serpent grew at an alarming rate and the gods threw him into the sea. In the depths of the ocean the serpent continued to grow until he encircled the earth and lay with his tail in his mouth. The Edda reads:

"Thor disguised himself as a young boy and paid a visit to the Giant Hymir. During Thor1s stay Hymir decided to go on a fishing trip. Thor wanted to go with him and Hymir reluctantly agreed providing that his guest find his own bait. Thor found Hymir's biggest ox and pulled its head off.

They both set out to sea in Hymir's fishing boat. Thor rowed out too far and Hymir began to panic in case the Midgard Serpent should attack them. Thor got out the ox1s head, fastened it to a sturdy hook and hurled it over the side. The serpent took the bait straight away and pulled back in fury as the hook bit into its mouth. Thor exerted his divine strength, his feet reaching to the bottom of the sea, and drew the writhing serpent up to the boat. Fearing for his life Hymir cut the line allowing the serpent to escape. Thor threw his hammer at the retreating serpent1s head but missed. Furious, he knocked Hymir into the sea.

The serpent sank into the sea. But Thor threw his hammer after it, and they say that he struck off its head by the sea-bed. But I (Snorri Sturluson) think in fact the contrary is correct to report to you that the Midgard Serpent lives still and lies in the encircling sea."

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