2016-01-01

Finished 31st December 2015

 250 Pieces

The Nine Nobles Ceiling
Crathes Castle, Aberdeen, Scotland

The castle was built in the 16th century. It stands on the Land of Leys which was granted to the Burnett Family by Robert the Bruce in 1323. It is said the the castle is haunted by the Green Lady of Aberdeen. Since 1951 it was granted to the National Trust of Scotland.

This ceiling shows nine Noblemen who were seen as exemplary in the medieval ideals of chivalry. 
  • ancient heroes: Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar (Alexander and Julius can be seen at the left side)
  • from the Old Testament: Joshua, David and Judus Maccabeus (David and Maccab. can be seen on the right)
  • christian heros: King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Bouillon.

A Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw with special whimsies related to castles, Scotland and resident animals and - oh yes - Nessie :-)



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