An A4-size spiral-bound book of ten original limited-edition (21) hybrid Linoprints depicting doorway fanlight designs to be seen in Whitby, combined with imagined sky images – all of these skies are part-scenes previously used by JJ in other linoprints.
Bound to order: £100
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Whitby Fanlight Sky 1
Whitby Fanlight Sky 2
Whitby Fanlight Sky 3
Whitby Fanlight Sky 4
Whitby Fanlight Sky 5
Whitby Fanlight Sky 6
Whitby Fanlight Sky 7
Whitby Fanlight Sky 8
Whitby Fanlight Sky 9
Whitby Fanlight Sky 10
Whitby Fanlight Skies bound book
2. Not Venice
A 28 x 21cm size spiral-bound book of nine original limited-edition (14) hybrid linoprints, each depicting a Venetian stone window frame, through which various scenes, previously part-subjects of other JJ linoprints, are seen.
Bound to order. £75
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Not Venice bound book
3. A Mediaeval Zodiac and Perpetual Calendar
A compact 18 x 13cm. spiral-bound book comprising reproductions of a suite of 12 original Linoprints by JJ. These images are all derived directly from the 13th century ‘Zodiac’ stained-glass window in Chartres Cathedral, Northern France. Each zodiac-sign image is accompanied by its relevant dates and brief explanation of the classical origins of the sign.
Printed in a limited edition of 125 copies, each one numbered and signed by the artist.
£10 each.
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The origin of this image is from the Greek myth of the Ram with the Golden Fleece which was ultimately sacrificed, and subsequently placed among the stars by Zeus.
This is derived from the tale of one of Zeus’ many affairs – that with Europa, to whom he was so attracted that he came to her as a bull, making him irresistible.
Known also as the Roman gods Castor and Pollux, sons of Leda, and whom the Romans believed would lead their armies on white steeds and in armour.
The sign of Cancer features in one of the twelve trials of Heracles – fighting the Hydra. Neptune’s daughter Hera sent a giant crab to thwart him, but it didn’t…
An image derived from the first of Heracle’s trials, defeating the Lion of Nemea. Showing also one of the ‘Labours of the Month’ – the grain being harvested.
This is Astraea, goddess of purity and innocence who, after Pandora had opened her box and let loose all evils into the world, was the last deity to return to heaven.
Balancing justice and held by Themis, goddess of divine justice and mother of Astraea. The star constellations of Themis and Astraea (in Virgo) shine side by side.
From the story of Orion the Hunter who was stung to death by a giant scorpion. The time of year when vatting up the new wine is another ‘Labour of the Month’.
Shown as the centaur Cheiron, friend of Heracles who accidentally shot him with a poisoned arrow. Upon death he was elevated as the star constellation Centaurus.
The Babylonian or Sumerian fish-goat; also the goat Amalthea who fed the infant Zeus. Debatable connection to Pan, the god of forest, woodlands and nature.
As Zeus, washing away all evil beings from heaven onto earth; with the tri-faced Roman god Janus, guardian of doorways; from his name ‘January’ and ‘Janitor’.
Representing the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, and the god of love, Eros. Changed into fish by Zeus to escape the evil Typhon, then swimming down river to safety.
A Mediaeval Zodiac and Perpetual Calendar bound book
