Almost all people love to make decorations irrespective of any occasion. Some of the decorative pieces are so creative that they draw the attention of all people like a magnet. Some of the art forms are so famous that they have occupied space in the religious, political or in the history of a nation embarking its prestige. One such extraordinary design piece is fleur de lis png. Many religions have their unique identity in the form of Clothing, Idols, Unique Art form, etc.
Some insight about Fleur de lis:
It is derived from Fleur, meaning Flower and lis refers to means lily. It is used as a decorative design or motif and many of the Catholic saints of France (which are depicted with a lily). The fleur de lis symbol is considered as religious, political and artistic.. Its design consists of 3 petals: the Commoners, the Nobility, and the Clergy.
The fleur de lis has also appeared on countless European coats and flags over many centuries. It is particularly associated with French monarchy in the history and still continues to be a part of King of Spain and the members of House of Bourbon.
It can also be noticed on the French postage stamps, although it has been never adopted officially. It can be seen on many flag designs along with on walls. It has also appeared on the coat-of-arms of many historical provinces of France. Other than France, in Italy it is known as Gigilo; mainly known from the Crest of the city.
Fleur de lis has been used in many religious and war ceremonies, for e.g. Joan of Arc carried a white banner that showed French royal emblem as blessed by God, when the French troops won over the English, The Roman Catholic Church ascribed the fleur-de-lis as a special emblem of Virgin Mary.
As it has three petals it is also used to represent the Holy Trinity. Military units, including the one from the United States of America, have used the symbol to spearhead to identify martial power and strength.
History of fleur de lis:
In the 12th century, King Louis VII became the first French monarch to use the fleur-de-lis symbol on his shield. Later many English kings used the symbol on their coats of arms to empathize their claims to the throne of France. It was later adapted to be sewn in the knight’s coat, which was worn over the coat of mail; which is a coat of arms.
The original purpose of identification in battle developed into a system of showing social designation. The architecture involves three petals: alternatively straight, one going up with the other two falling down; this is because when the actual flower blooms which take the shape like this, thus inspired from the real Lily flower.
The fleur-de-lis symbol is also featured in modern fiction on historical and mystical themes; also in the best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. It also features in French literature as well as some of the English translations, thus making a different image in the art market. So, you can download fleur de lis png pictures, images, transparent symbol etc. from here.
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