Bear Baiting

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Bear Baiting

A chained bear is baited with dogs and sticks, circa 1300. Original Artwork: From an illumination in the Louterell Psalter. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Hulton Archive

Media ID 11809506

1763 Format

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Fine Art Storehouse showcases a haunting scene from centuries past. Titled "Bear Baiting" it depicts a distressing spectacle that took place around 1300. In this original artwork, sourced from an illumination in the Louterell Psalter, we witness the cruel practice of bear baiting. The image captures a male wild bear, chained and defenseless, being subjected to relentless aggression by dogs and men armed with sticks. The tension is palpable as the bear's strength battles against its confinement and attackers. This powerful portrayal evokes mixed emotions of shock, empathy, and outrage at such barbaric entertainment. The composition is masterfully captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images. The lighting highlights every detail - the snarling dogs lunging towards their prey, while brave or perhaps heartless men prod at the helpless creature with batons. It serves as a stark reminder of our complex relationship with animals throughout history. Displayed in landscape format, this print demands attention and invites contemplation on humanity's treatment of wildlife in earlier times. It transports viewers back to an era when animal cruelty was not only tolerated but also celebrated as entertainment. While acknowledging its historical significance as a form of performance art during that period, it is crucial to reflect upon our progress since then in terms of animal rights and compassion for all living beings.

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