The peculiar drawings of animals during medieval and Renaissance times, immerse viewers in a world where Dark Academia art intertwines with symbolism, mythology, and religious beliefs. The visual representation of animals during this period reflected the prevailing mindset and artistic conventions of the time.

During these eras, accuracy and naturalism were not the primary goals of artistic representation. Instead, artists sought to convey deeper meanings and messages through their works. Animals often portrayed in a stylized manner, with exaggerated features and unconventional proportions, became vessels for conveying symbolic significance.