this post was submitted on 08 May 2025
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For all you lovers of overcomplicated and gaudy.

This (specific) flag was apparently used until 1675. I’ve not done much looking into the history of the flag, though, I just like the flappy bits.

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[–] dwindling7373@feddit.it 9 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

You may not like it but this is what peak serenity looks like.

Fun fact: the book is depicted as closed in war times because, well, time for words is over.

[–] DonAntonioMagino@feddit.nl 4 points 4 weeks ago

The lion has a sword there as well. Saint Mark’s cat in battle mode.

[–] Pacrat173@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 weeks ago

That’s a full on art piece I couldn’t imagine how long it would take to make one

[–] KiNo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

That is just Majestic.

[–] Lemmisaur@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago

Everyone who has ever sown or digitalized this flag earns my full respect.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

Kinda reminds me of those posters where you tear a bit off for the phone number or w/e