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he image is a detail from a medieval manuscript illumination, likely depicting a scene of seafaring or travel. the scene shows a large, elaborately detailed sailing ship as the central focus, possibly a cog, a type of medieval trading vessel. it's shown on a body of water with smaller boats, some carrying passengers. several figures, dressed in clothing typical of the medieval period, are visible. one man stands on the shore.the background includes stylized representations of towns and villages nestled along a curving coastline and hills, indicating a landbound setting. the water features aquatic creatures; some resemble mythical sea beasts. the overall style and color palette are characteristic of medieval manuscript painting, with flat areas of color and symbolic rendering of elements. the artwork displays a blend of realistic detail and symbolic representation, typical of the time period.

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Source: Medieval maritime personnel and ships - The National Archives

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Created by: Sorcerie (@fireflysorcerie)

Parent collection: Places

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Created at: 2025-01-09T22:27:15.381Z

Updated at: 2025-03-15T01:45:19.272Z


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What is in the image: he image is a detail from a medieval manuscript illumination, likely depicting a scene of seafaring or travel. the scene shows a large, elaborately detailed sailing ship as the central focus, possibly a cog, a type of medieval trading vessel. it's shown on a body of water with smaller boats, some carrying passengers. several figures, dressed in clothing typical of the medieval period, are visible. one man stands on the shore.the background includes stylized representations of towns and villages nestled along a curving coastline and hills, indicating a landbound setting. the water features aquatic creatures; some resemble mythical sea beasts. the overall style and color palette are characteristic of medieval manuscript painting, with flat areas of color and symbolic rendering of elements. the artwork displays a blend of realistic detail and symbolic representation, typical of the time period.

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WDTagged Tags: watercraft, boat, scenery, traditional media, painting \(medium\), hat, water, outdoors, ocean, castle, sky, ship, 1boy