In this episode, I am joined by art historians Mell Taylor and Dr. Emma Cahill to discuss symbolism in portraiture. We cover a vast range of topics and portraits, including the one that used to be called Katherine of Aragon, which is now proposed to be Mary Tudor (sister of Henry VIII) – find out why it cannot be Mary!
We also talk about exotic animals in portraiture like unicorns, monkeys, dragons, guinea pigs and so much more!
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Watch video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/S8qKhsILU_8
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Image links:
Elizabethan siblings with guinea pig
Portrait of Steven van Herwijck
Catherine of Aragon as the Magdalene
Lady with a squirrel (and bird)
Young woman with unicorn in lap (Raphael)
The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry
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Credits:
Hosted by: Rebecca Larson
Guests: Mell Taylor and Dr. Emma Cahill Marron
Images: all images in the public domain
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