Chaucer / Holl / Houbraken
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Chaucer / Holl / Houbraken
GEOFFREY CHAUCER English poet, writer of The Canterbury Tales Date: 1340 - 1400
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1340 1400 Canterbury Chaucer Geoffrey Holl Lirippe Tales Houbraken
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This evocative print captures the enigmatic figure of Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author renowned for his seminal work, The Canterbury Tales. Dating from the late 17th century, this image was created by the Flemish artist, Jacques Philippe Le Basile (also known as Jacques Philips or Jacques Philips the Elder) and his workshop, with possible contributions from the Dutch artist, Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts. The print is believed to be based on a lost original portrait of Chaucer, possibly painted by the Flemish artist, Hans Holbein the Elder, around 1538. Chaucer is depicted as a thoughtful and introspective figure, with a furrowed brow and a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth. His long, flowing beard frames a face that exudes wisdom and intellectual curiosity. Chaucer's clothing, with its rich fabrics and intricate patterns, reflects the opulence of the late medieval period. The background, featuring the mythological figure of Lirippe, adds an element of whimsy and fantasy to the image. The print is a testament to the enduring legacy of Chaucer's work, which continues to captivate and inspire readers more than six centuries after it was first written. The Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories told by a diverse group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral, is considered a landmark work of English literature and a cornerstone of the Canon of Western Literature. Chaucer's influence on the development of the English language and literature cannot be overstated, and his impact on the literary world remains profound to this day.
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