{"product_id":"medieval-sub-plots-swans","title":"The Scheming Pharmacist and The Deceitful Wife – Original Medieval Swan Diptych Painting","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eThe Scheming Pharmacist and The Deceitful Wife\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original painted diptych from my \u003cem data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eMedieval SubPlots\u003c\/em\u003e series — a body of work that explores morality, secrecy, and social codes through birds depicted in period costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eThe piece consists of two individual paintings conceived as a single work and sold together. Each swan is shown in profile, their opposing gazes forming a quiet but charged dialogue across the pair. Rich in pattern and symbolism, the paintings draw on medieval visual language and folklore, with layered fabrics, decorative motifs, and carefully observed detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eProfessionally framed in substantial black wooden frames with fine gold slips, the diptych has a strong physical presence. The frames are solid and weighty, chosen to complement the historic tone and narrative seriousness of the work. The paintings arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eA short narrative accompanies the diptych and forms an integral part of the \u003cem data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eMedieval SubPlots\u003c\/em\u003e series. The full story is included as an image within the gallery for those who wish to explore the symbolism in more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eOriginal painted diptych (two works sold together)\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eProfessionally framed\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eEach painting size: 50 × 75 cm (approx. 20 × 30 inches)\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eFramed size (each): 67 × 92 × 5 cm (approx. 26 × 36 × 2 inches)\u003cbr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eOne of a kind\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eStatement artwork\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eSold as a pair\u003cbr\u003eComplimentary insured international shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56780372869385,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/5705\/8825\/files\/Original_260525423_Pair_Lifestyle1_72DPI.jpg?v=1781607976","url":"https:\/\/kellystevensmclaughlan.com\/products\/medieval-sub-plots-swans","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}