A misericord in Norwich Cathedral depicting a portly man whose hat is falling off, riding a sow and holding a tankard in each hand, supported on either side by beaked mermen

Date:
1949
Location:
Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk
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The Holy and Undivided Trinity Cathedral Church, Norwich, Norfolk
Reference:
AA49/08664
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The cathedral in Norwich has 61 misericords dating from 1420, 1480, and the early 16th century, and some modern. This misericord is located in the eighteenth choir stall from the west, on the north side. The man represents greed or Gluttony, one of the Seven Deadly Sins. The man is using both hands to tip a large tankard, but misses his mouth and instead pours it under his chin. An empty bowl, attached to him by strings, is seen next to his stomach, and next to the sow's head is a jug of ale. This misericord is supported on either side by a beaked merman holding a spiralled club over the shoulder. These are described as being "agents of beguilement".

Content

This is part of the Series: LTC01/01 Lady Trenchard Cox: Series Of Negatives; within the Collection: LTC01 Lady Trenchard Cox Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Cox, Mary Desiree

Keywords

Misericord, Medieval Cathedral, Post Medieval Cathedral, Christian Religion