Medieval Cats (33 pics)
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- 25 Feb, 2026 |
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Travel back to illuminated manuscripts and ancient artwork where felines appear in surprisingly whimsical and sometimes terrifying depictions. These historical illustrations showcase how artists of bygone eras interpreted cats with imaginative flair that ranges from adorable to utterly bizarre. Each image reveals the unique perspective of medieval creators who blended observation with mythology to produce unforgettable portrayals of our favorite pets. Marvel at the awkward anatomy, exaggerated expressions, and mysterious contexts that make these old drawings both charming and hilarious to modern eyes. This collection offers a delightful glimpse into how humanity has long been fascinated by cats, even when artistic skills were still developing.
"Cat king," Germany, 15th century
"The Sleeping Girl" by Jean Leon Basile Perrault, 1890, France
"In a Roman Osteria" by Carl Bloch
"The Couple" by Inessa Morozova
"Mother" by Sarah Fox-Davies
“Three black cats” by Carl Karhler
"Cat at the Window" by Antonio Guzman Capel
"Night cat" by Dillon Samuelson
"Mother Cat with her Kittens” by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
"Woman and Cat" by Peter Harskamp
“Girl in Red Dress with Cat and Dog” by Ammi Phillips, 1830, USA
"Cats' Christmas Party" by Louis Wain, 1910
"Sleeping Girl" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1880
“Spring is following the cat” by Volodymyr Kornev, Ukraine
Unknown artist, painting from XVII century
"The Bachelor’s Party" by Louis Wain, 1939
"Black Cat and Tomato" by Takahashi Hiroaki, Japan, 1931
“Her Favourite Pet” by Léon Jean Basile Perrault, 1800s, France
“In the yard” by Olga Kvasha, Ukraine
Painting by August Macke, 1910
"Cat in a Summer Meadow by Bruno Liljefors, 1920
"Sita And Sarita, Or Young Girl With A Cat" by Cecilia Beaux
Painting by Vanessa Stockard
"Nina with Cats" by Gabriele Munter, 1927
"Armed and Dangerous," England, 15th century
"Cat in Front of the Fire" by Stephen Darbishire
Paintings by Alexandre-François Desportes, France
"The Great Cat" by Franco Matticchio, Italy, 1957
"Straight on Till Morning" by Maggie Vandewalle