Have you noticed the bizarre cats that the people of the Middle Ages drew?
Don't think that the illustrators of the Middle Ages only painted weird, adult-looking babies and cherubs. In fact, as we explained in a previous article here from Mega Curioso, there is a reason why the “little ones” look like “big people”: apparently, as most images of the time were commissioned by the Church, the artists drew the children inspired by the concept of "homunculus" - originated from the idea that Jesus Christ was born perfectly formed, according to the Holy Scriptures.
But medieval artists have also drawn many fantastic creatures and bizarre animals! See the cats we have gathered below - from a shared list by Annie Churdar of So Bad So Good. We don't know the explanation for poor pussies being portrayed so strangely, some with slightly human features and even engaging in impossible activities. Check out:
1 - This one has even eyebrows
2 - And this one, does not have a child's face?
3 - This one looks kind of crazy
4 - And this one, all upset playing a lute?
5 - This one seems more excited about his bagpipe
6 - What did you give to this cat?
7 - It looks skittish!
8 - How discouraged ...
9 - It was worth a sacrilege
10 - Monarch
11 - This one doesn't look very happy
12 - Creed!
13 - Even the cat got scared by the scene
14 - Explain!
15 - Kind of sinister, no?
16 - Hybrid
17 - Would they be good friends?
18 - Almost a rabbit
19 - What animal would that be in the cat's mouth?
20 - Jeez ... Little bird!
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