Drawing of Nigg Pictish cross-slab. (Reverse)
SC 397220
Description Drawing of Nigg Pictish cross-slab. (Reverse)
Collection Papers of Ian G Scott, archaeological illustrator, Edinburgh, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 397220
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of DC 41136
Scope and Content Drawing of Nigg cross-slab, Ross and Cromarty The back of the cross-slab is framed by a wide border decorated with interlace and key patterns. There is an eagle at the top. It is known from old drawings that in the repaired area there was originally a 'Pictish beast' symbol. Although most of the rest of the back is damaged, it has traces of various figures and animals. They are connected with Biblical stories about David as shepherd, warrior, psalmist and king. There is a sheep and a harp to the left. Influenced by Northumbrian craftsmen and inspired by manuscripts and metalwork, the Picts carved the most intricate patterns. Interlaces, key-patterns and spiral patterns were similar to those found in The Book of Kells. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
Scale 1:5
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