pilvepildid
Pilvepildid are a form of medieval Estonian art, characterized by intricate and colorful painting on a canvas made of birch bark. The word "pilvepildid" is Estonian, translating to "cloud pictures" in English, which refers to the often depicted clouds and celestial bodies in these artworks. These paintings were created primarily by Estonian artists during the Middle Ages, with the majority of surviving samples dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.
The production of pilvepildid was likely a complex process, as was the availability of birch bark, which
Several samples of pilvepildid have survived until today and are now preserved in Estonian museums, as well