A DISH GARDEN!

[bunnyjadwiga]

Yes, I'm shouting.
The presenter of the first session I attended this morning had images from the altarpiece circa 1480, in the chapel of the Holy Trinity, donated by Elizabeth of Hapsburg... and, on the outer panels of the altarpiece, in a depiction of the Annunciation, there is...
a Dish Garden! yes, 3-4 separate plants in a low, wide bowl that appears to be made out of pottery. and...
NONE of them is a Lily as far as I can tell!
(There are very few depictions of multiple plants in a pot that I've been able to find, and when there are plants/flowers in Annunciation imagery, there is nearly always a lily-- lilies for virginity.)

Comments

[amykb.livejournal.com]

I am soooooo jealous that you are there and I am not. I got to go one year and it was wonderful!

[hakerh.livejournal.com]

Oh, nifty. Are there any photos online?

[cbpotts.livejournal.com]

Can you tell what kind of plants ARE in there?

*Is envious, at a distance!*

[thatpotteryguy.livejournal.com]

Any hope of seeing that dish garden...I could make you a copy of the pot...

[florentinescot.livejournal.com]

Any hope of seeing copies of the pictures?

crosses fingers .....

[vox8.livejournal.com]

I must have this image.

You understand it is an imperative!!!

And for the good gentle that said that s/he could make a copy of the pots - take a gander at these and see if any tickle your fancy:

http://www.loggiaserena.com//SCAGardeningPages/ContainerImgs/Containers.htm

[iasmin.livejournal.com]

I SO want a copy of the image. Do share if you can!