Uncover the Surprising Truth Behind Medieval Cats and Humanity’s Timeless Obsession Revealed in 57 Stunning Photos
Meanwhile, scholars often kept cats nearby to keep them company during the Middle Ages. They were even referred to as a scholar’s “light and dearest companion” in one poem. And eulogies to people’s beloved pets have proven just how strong the bonds between cats and their owners were. Similar to how we know that cats can be great for our mental health today, it seems like they were just as beneficial for scholars hundreds of years ago.
We hope you’re enjoying your scroll through these hilarious images of medieval cats, pandas. Keep upvoting the ones that make you smile, and let us know in the comments below if you know of any other adorable paintings of kitties from that time period. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda list featuring art from the Middle Ages, look no further than right here, my lord!
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These Lazy Cats! When I Was A Kitten I Slept In The Dirt! And I Liked It!!
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A Fat Cat Painting By 18th Century Qing Dynasty Artist Min Zhen
#41
Leonardo Da Vinci, Studies Of Cats And Dragons, 1515. Hopefully Close Enough To The Medieval Period To Count
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#44
“Now, See, Those Are The Toe Beans & This Here Is A Snoot, You’re Gonna Wanna Boop That”
#46
So, A Bit Older Than Medieval, But Will You Allow?
#48
The Look You Get When You Start Questioning All Those Late Night Snacks
#53
My Friend Loved This Medieval Cat So Much I Framed Two Prints For Us
#56
I’m A Cat . . . I’m A Kitty Cat! And I Dance Dance Dance Dance. . .”
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