Green Spirit wall plaque, with hook for hanging, by West Country artist David Lawrence. This piece of Greenman Garden Wall Art from The Greenwood Tree measures 13cm high and is finished with subtle green and brown tones. === === === === === Who is The Greenman? Throughout the English countryside one can still find many ancient churches from the Medieval age: from small village parish chapels to vast Cathedrals and Abbeys. Built by the master masons of the Dark Ages they sow the style and decoration of the age: the vaulted ceiling, the spire, the tower, the stained glass window, the tiled floor and the Gargoyle. Originally an embellished water spout leading from a gutter, the gargoyle appears through out these churches, outside and in: high on ceilings, on the capitals of columns, at doorways, and on bench ends. Over the period they became increasingly elaborate and complex. Faces divine and grotesque, mocking and humorous these are snapshots on the medieval mind which amuse and puzzle us still. What do these creatures mean? Why are such profane and grotesque images found in such places of reverence? There are many theories but few firm answers. One of the most puzzling and contradictory of images is that of the Greenman. Seemingly this figure (usually just a face) emerging from leaves or made of leaves or even spewing leaves from an open mouth is an ancient pagan image, harking back to an age of Green Magic. Why then does he appear so frequently in Christian Churches? The Greenman is said to embody the life force of rebirth: that after the Death of Winter Spring must return and bring with it the Sun and Growth and Plenty. The life of medieval man had few certainties and comforts: the longing for a good Harvest and belief in the power of the Greenman may well have been too strong for the arrival of Christianity to suppress. Thus he can be found in almost every church in England if only one knows where to look.
K**.
A watchful Spirit
First of all;I just want to get one matter out of the way and that is the downside, before the goodside....first of all the price of the item is a little pricey for what it is; which is my only issue, but on the flip side;it is well made and the detail is greats no disappointment there for sure.....it is shame its not bigger; but it stilll looks great on my conservatory wall;alongside my other other wall plaques and pictures......
P**O
detailed
very detailed and refined Greenman. Not the best I have collected because the colours are a bit too muted for me. cannot fault the detail on this plaque, and it is very pretty. high-quality product with a strong hanger on the back could be placed inside or outside. It is small, but in the right place this would not be a problem.
M**S
it is small but perfectly formed
Lovely item for school grounds and forest school lessons!
S**E
Lovely wall plaque
Really good quality garden wall plaque, much smaller than I thought; but the workmanship and quality of the product makes up for the size. I have this on my garden trellis and hope to purchase another one to match, hopefully one a bit larger.
A**R
The little lady
I. thought it was cute looks fab on my shed
F**Y
Sad it's so small
Very beautiful but tiny, would love to see this in a larger size, such lovely detail just too small to show its potential
"**"
Dark dark Brown in colour no green at all
Bought this as I collect green men and it was the beltane. This is very nice design but is very dark brown all over and not a hint of green in sight, it would be far better for autumn and not this time of year. Its really not a vibrant piece at all. I gave to a friend as its not the green man i expected.
C**L
Well detailed plaque
The plaque is a good size and the quality of the casting is excellent.Packed well and arrived quickly.
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