Pictish Warrior Holding a Human Head | John White | 1593

Pictish Warrior Holding a Human Head
John White, circa 1593.

Created during Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition to the Americas, this striking illustration depicts a heavily tattooed Pictish warrior, inspired by early descriptions of the ancient people of northern Britain. The warrior carries a severed human head - a symbol of victory and prestige in Celtic tradition- while his body is adorned with fantastical tattoos featuring owls, faces, and mythical creatures. Blending historical observation with Renaissance imagination, John White's image reflects both the fascination and misconceptions surrounding the Picts in the late sixteenth century.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasizes different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints include a .25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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Sizes:

8 x 12 Inches = 20.3 cm x 30.5 cm 

12 x 18 Inches = 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm

16 x 24 Inches = 40.6 cm x 60.1 cm