Shepherds with mittens

[baleanoptera]

Remeber those shepherds in the field abiding? They were dressed sensibly for the occasion - with mittens. We have visual proof!






The full frontal. ;) This altarpainting is from Nes Stavechurch in Sogn, Western Norway. From around 1315.



The sensible shepherds - dressed for a cold night, complete with mittens. I kind of love the mitten detail.

Comments

[semyaza.livejournal.com]

Awww! They're adorable. Is the fellow in front mopping his brow or pushing his hat back? He looks as if he's saying: 'Phew! I'll be glad when this is all over'.

[baleanoptera.livejournal.com]

*g* I just love them, so I'm so glad you like them! This post is after all in a way inspired by your desire to see the paintings. So Yay!

And yes, the shepherds seem to lack a bit of enthusiasm about the whole affair. ;D