in the early 15th century, edward, 2nd duke of york, wrote a list of 1,126 names he considered to be suitable for dogs. highlights from the list:
-nosewise
-garlik
-pretyman
-gaylarde
-norman
-filthe
i was only able to find the full list as part of an academic paper, on a website that makes you sign up for an account ... link below but if you have any problems getting access dm me and i'll send the full thing!
kathleen walker-meikle @Medieval_Badger wrote a whole BOOK about medieval pets as well which is amazing, you guys should check out her twitter and work because it's all brilliant!
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source: hours of johanna the mad, british library add ms 18852
as much as i love really dense and ornate embellishment in manuscripts, there's something very lovely about the more minimalist style here. fewer drawings but each one is wonderfully executed - these owls!!!
whole thing is digitised, i double dog dare you to go look at this beautiful manuscript:
source: aquarelle von säugetieren, vögeln, insekten und pflanzen samt deutschen legenden ("watercolours of mammals, birds, insects, and plants together with german legends")
zentralbibliothek zürich (central library of zürich) ms rh hist 161 page 86
one last thing, i spoke to the fine folks at @boredpanda who did a wee write-up of my account and included some of my thoughts and feelings about medieval art if you'd like to check it out ;))