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The Green Man (greeting card)
The most beautiful messages are those written from the heart. The Fine Art Greeting Cards by Marie Brožová elevate your wishes into a gift of pure art. Printed on premium cardstock in an elegant folded format with a blank interior, these cards offer a sacred space for your words, while their breathtaking beauty makes them perfect for framing as a lasting memory for your loved ones. More
The Green Man (greeting card)
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"The Green Man" (2014) is a colored pencil drawing by Marie Brožová, created live in public in Liberec (Czech Republic) as part of her long-term project The Defense of Colored Pencils. The original artwork is an impressive A0 format, measuring 118.9 × 84.1 cm (46.8 × 33.1 inches). This piece is featured in the Celtic Year series.
The Story Behind the Art
Hidden within the oak foliage is the figure of a mounted knight with a spear. He is the Green Man, a legendary being from Celtic mythology, and the protective spirit of greenery and nature. He symbolizes the never-ending cycle of life, renewed every spring. Although the Green Man motif can be found in pagan cultures worldwide, it was frequently used as a decorative ornament on Christian churches and cathedrals from the 11th to the 20th centuries, becoming particularly popular during the Gothic period.
Hidden Details to Discover
Take a closer look at the seven-spiral ornament. According to the lore, the Celtic symbol with possible neolithic roots represents divine protection.
Available as: Fine Art Prints (A4–A0), Gallery-Quality Posters (A2–A0), Greeting Cards, Celtic Year Coloring Book.