Photograph: Lord Mountbatten, Edition 1/5
16x20 photograph with .5in hand deckled edge. Gold metal frame measures 20x24.
Symbolism, Folklore, and Fact: The Iris has been a sacred symbol of divine protection and royalty since the 5th century. The King of the Franks won a significant victory thanks to the iris flower when he found himself trapped between enemy soldiers and what seemed to be a deep river. When he saw yellow irises growing in the water, he knew it would be safe to cross. The emblem was revived in the 12th century by Louis VII of France who adopted an iris as a symbol during the crusades. The iris became known as the ‘fleur de Louis’ and eventually the ‘fleur-de-lis’. The iris represents wisdom, courage, and valor.
Photograph: Lord Mountbatten, Edition 1/5
16x20 photograph with .5in hand deckled edge. Gold metal frame measures 20x24.
Symbolism, Folklore, and Fact: The Iris has been a sacred symbol of divine protection and royalty since the 5th century. The King of the Franks won a significant victory thanks to the iris flower when he found himself trapped between enemy soldiers and what seemed to be a deep river. When he saw yellow irises growing in the water, he knew it would be safe to cross. The emblem was revived in the 12th century by Louis VII of France who adopted an iris as a symbol during the crusades. The iris became known as the ‘fleur de Louis’ and eventually the ‘fleur-de-lis’. The iris represents wisdom, courage, and valor.