A misericord in Worcester Cathedral depicting The Clever Daughter, with a woman whose foot is on the ground and clothed in a net, riding a goat and holding a rabbit, supported on either side by a Green Man

Date:
1930-1954
Location:
Worcester Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire
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Christ and St Mary's Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester, Worcestershire
Reference:
AA54/03181
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The misericords in Worcester Cathedral date from 1379, with several modern additions. The misericords represent biblical ground, nine Labours of the Months, and scenes of everyday life. This misericord, the fifteenth from the east on the north side, depicts 'The Clever Daughter', a story from non-Christian folklore. A woman is shown wearing a net, riding a horned goat whilst placing one foot on the ground, and holding a rabbit or hare; she is therefore clothed but also not clothed, walking but also not walking, and carrying a gift that cannot be given. A similar story, "The Peasant's Wise/Clever Daughter", is found in Grimms' fairy tales, and is also found in European folklore. The misericord is supported by Green Men on either side.

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, Christian Religion