Medieval Cats
Cats as medieval lords, jesters, scribes, and knights — inspired by illuminated manuscripts and medieval bestiary art.
Bedtime Dread
Beekeeper Cat Medieval Manuscript Art
Black and White Cat Playing Harp Medieval Art
Black Cat Celtic Knot Art - Stretching Cat Medieval Damask Red Gold Border
Black Cat Chess Medieval Art
Black Cat Holding Fish Medieval Art
Black Cat Playing Lute Medieval Art
Black Cat Quill Medieval Art
Black Cat Sword Medieval Art
Black Cat Sword Medieval Art
Black Cat Tending Garden Medieval Art
Black Cat Writing Quill Medieval Art
Brown Cat Writing Scroll Medieval Art
Brown Tabby Cat Compass Medieval Art
Brown Tabby Cat Fortune-Telling Medieval Art
Butter Churning Cat Medieval Art
Calico Cat Alchemical Beaker Medieval Art
Calico Cat Alchemical Brew Medieval Art
Calico Cat Alchemical Flask Medieval Art
Calico Cat Alchemical Flask Medieval Art
Calico Cat Astrolabe Medieval Art
Calico Cat Beehive Medieval Art
Calico Cat Beehive Medieval Art
Calico Cat Beehive Medieval Art
Medieval Cat Art Prints: Illuminated Manuscript Art Meets Feline Charm
The Rich History of Cats in Medieval Manuscript Art
Cats have held a peculiar place in medieval art for centuries. From the margins of illuminated manuscripts to the pages of bestiaries, medieval artists depicted cats as hunters, companions, musicians, and even scholars. These whimsical depictions often played with the boundary between the sacred and the absurd — a tradition that our medieval manuscript art prints carry forward with reverence and humor.
Our collection draws directly from the visual language of illuminated manuscript art: intricate borders, gold-leaf aesthetics, rich heraldic colours, and that unmistakable flatness of perspective that makes the medieval art style so distinctive. Each piece reimagines a cat in a role that would have been entirely plausible in the medieval imagination — a cat playing the lute, a cat tending bees, a cat scribbling away at a writing desk.
Why Medieval Cat Illustration Prints Are So Popular
Medieval cat art has surged in popularity for a reason that resonates with modern audiences: it is simultaneously sophisticated and ridiculous. There is an inherent comedy in seeing a cat dressed as a knight or posed as a courtly musician — and yet the craftsmanship of medieval manuscript illustration lends these scenes genuine beauty. That tension between gravitas and absurdity is precisely what makes these prints conversation pieces in the medieval art style.
Whether you are decorating a home office, a reading nook, a bathroom, or a living room wall, medieval cat prints bring warmth and personality without veering into kitsch. They appeal equally to art history enthusiasts, cat lovers, and anyone who appreciates the charm of historical illustration reimagined for contemporary gallery walls.
From Art Prints to Stickers: Products for Every Cat Lover
Every design in this collection is available across a range of high-quality products. Gallery-worthy art prints and canvas prints let you bring the grandeur of medieval manuscript art to your walls, while cat stickers, magnets, and postcards make perfect gifts for the cat enthusiast in your life. Premium t-shirts and tote bags carry these designs into everyday life with style.
All products are printed on demand by Redbubble using vibrant, fade-resistant inks on carefully selected materials. Art prints are produced on heavyweight, acid-free paper — the kind of quality that does justice to the fine details of medieval-inspired linework, gold accents, and rich jewel-tone palettes that define this collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is medieval cat art?
Medieval cat art draws from the tradition of illuminated manuscripts and bestiaries where medieval artists depicted cats in human roles — as hunters, scholars, musicians, and courtiers. Our collection carries this tradition forward with original illustrations featuring cats as medieval lords, jesters, scribes, and knights, rendered with the intricate borders, heraldic colours, and flat perspective characteristic of manuscript illumination.
Why is medieval cat art so popular?
Medieval cat art succeeds because it is simultaneously sophisticated and absurd. The genuine craftsmanship of manuscript-style illustration lends beauty and gravitas, while the inherent comedy of cats in period costume provides warmth and humour. This tension between the serious and the silly makes each piece a natural conversation starter that appeals equally to art history enthusiasts, cat lovers, and anyone who appreciates clever visual wit.
What products are medieval cat designs available on?
Every medieval cat design is available as art prints on heavyweight acid-free paper, canvas prints for frameless display, premium vinyl stickers, magnets, postcards, premium t-shirts, tote bags, and more. With over 260 unique designs, the collection is one of the largest in the shop. All products are printed on demand by Redbubble and shipped worldwide.