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Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut)
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Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut)
3075743 Time Bowling out the Druids, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (woodcut) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22742672
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ancient Monument Arch Druid Bowling Celtic Cricket Cricket Bat Druid Druids Egg Timer Father Time Hourglass Humourous Religious Leader Scythe Stonehenge Stones Time Winged Bearded Old Man Pagan
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In this whimsical woodcut print titled "Time Bowling out the Druids" artist John Leech takes us on a humorous journey through English history. The scene is set against the backdrop of Stonehenge, an ancient monument that has long fascinated and mystified people. In the foreground, we see an arch druid, adorned with a gorget collar and sporting a long beard, standing confidently with his cricket bat in hand. But what catches our attention is Father Time himself, depicted as an old man with wings and carrying an hourglass. With a mischievous smile on his face, he prepares to bowl out the druids as if they were pins in a game of bowling. This playful representation combines elements of pagan religious leaders from Celtic traditions with the concept of time passing by. The cartoonish style adds to the light-heartedness of the image, while also poking fun at both ancient beliefs and modern sports. It's fascinating how Leech manages to blend historical references with contemporary humor in such a creative way. This delightful woodcut reminds us that even revered figures like druids are not immune to being bowled over by time itself. It serves as a reminder that no matter how important or influential we may be in our own era, time will eventually catch up with all of us – just like Father Time does here with his scythe ready for action!
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