The story behind Festina Lente
About the artwork: "Festina Lente" (Make Haste Slowly) — an ancient Latin adage embracing the wisdom of balancing speed with patience, diligence with deliberation. This vintage-inspired illustration features a dapper Victorian gentleman hare standing proudly atop a giant garden snail shell, resting on his walking stick while displaying the Latin motto on a ribbon banner. Designed in a timeless copperplate woodcut and cross-hatch etching style. A thoughtful piece for lovers of Stoic philosophy, dark academia, classic literature, history enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates charming, antique animal oddities.
The design also works well if you are drawn to dark academia themes.
Product notes
What you get with the tote bag: Its handles are reinforced with double stitching for everyday loads. It comes in three sizes, from a compact carry-all to a large shopper. Because it is printed to order, each bag is made after someone buys it.