The Dacre Dolphin
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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- Verificato
- 8 giorni fa
- Ultimo cambio di stato
- 25 set 2026
- Fonte
- I dati di collezione del museo stesso
About the sculpture
Object Type
The figure of a dolphin holding a banner, forms part of a group which, together with bull, ram and griffin, are known as the Dacre Beasts. The banner bears the medieval arms of the Greystoke family, which are represented by 'three cushions d'argent' (three silver-coloured diamonds). The Dacre Beasts are rare survivors of a tradition of heraldic ornament. They represent one of the most powerful families in northern England and are a unique survivors of free standing, large-scale wooden heraldic sculpture from the English Renaissance.
People
Elizabeth de Greystoke (1477-1516) was Thomas Lord Dacre's wife. The Dacres were one of the most powerful families in northern England during the Middle Ages.
Places
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Naworth Castle, Brampton, Cumbria, was a family seat of the Dacre family from 1317 until 1577, when the Castle became the property of Lord William Howard through marriage to Elizabeth Dacre. Dacre Beasts have stood in the Hall at Naworth Castle since the early 16th century.
Materials & Making
The Dacre Beasts were probably made by unnamed local craftsmen from a single, large oak grown on the estate.
Additional Information
The Dacre Beasts were repainted in 1849 after the fire at Naworth in 1844. The poles and coats of arms held by the beasts date from the mid-19th century.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Scheda
- Numero di inventario
- W.9-2000
In catalogo
Fonti
- Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · acquisita 8 giorni fa
- Immagine: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
