This fabulous creature is a scitali, a dog-headed, two-legged serpent found in the pages of the Aberdeen Bestiary (c1200). These creatures were believed to have glittering skin that would dazzle an onlooker and slow them down, enabling them to be caught more easily.
My version has been recreated, with various embellishments, using watercolour, ink, casein and 23.75 carat gold. The painting is framed and ready to hang in a beautiful 24cm x 19cm (9½ x 7½”) wooden frame.
The listed price includes free UK shipping. I am happy to ship worldwide. (If you live outside the UK, please contact me to discuss the postage options for your country.)
This fabulous creature is a scitali, a dog-headed, two-legged serpent found in the pages of the Aberdeen Bestiary (c1200). These creatures were believed to have glittering skin that would dazzle an onlooker and slow them down, enabling them to be caught more easily.
My version has been recreated, with various embellishments, using watercolour, ink, casein and 23.75 carat gold. The painting is framed and ready to hang in a beautiful 24cm x 19cm (9½ x 7½”) wooden frame.
The listed price includes free UK shipping. I am happy to ship worldwide. (If you live outside the UK, please contact me to discuss the postage options for your country.)
