The Dacre Dolphin
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维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆
展厅Stair C倫敦, 英国
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- 核实
- 8天前
- 此状态始于
- 2026年9月25日
- 出处
- 博物馆自己的馆藏数据
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.
维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆
作品信息
- 馆藏编号
- W.9-2000
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出处
- 维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆: the museum's own open data · 8天前获取
- 图片： 维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆 — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
