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Demetrius Chalcondyles
DEMETRIUS CHALCONDYLES Byzantine scholar in Italy
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1424 1511 Byzantine Demetrius Scholar Wavy
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Demetrius Chalcondyles" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite photograph showcases the enigmatic Byzantine scholar, Demetrius Chalcondyles, as he resided in Italy during the 15th century. With a keen intellect and an insatiable curiosity, Chalcondyles made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and geography. The intriguing expression on his face in this image invites viewers to ponder the depth of his knowledge and the mysteries of the past. Add a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative portrait captures the scholarly intensity and intellectual curiosity of Demetrius Chalcondyles, a prominent Byzantine scholar who spent the latter part of his life in Italy during the 15th and early 16th centuries. Born in Constantinople in 1423, Chalcondyles was a prolific writer, translator, and historian who made significant contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Byzantine knowledge in the West. The image, produced around 1511, depicts Chalcondyles in profile, his wavy hair and beard framing a thoughtful expression. He wears a scholarly hat, a sign of his learned status, and holds a quill pen in his right hand, suggesting that he was in the midst of writing. Chalcondyles spent many years in Italy, where he was a respected figure among humanist scholars and was a frequent guest at the court of Pope Leo X. He was also a mentor to the famous humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Chalcondyles' works included translations of Byzantine texts into Latin, as well as original compositions on a range of subjects, from history and philosophy to theology and literature. His most famous work, "Historia de omnibus Grecorum imperatoribus," or "History of All the Greek Emperors," was a groundbreaking account of Byzantine history that helped to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western scholarly traditions. Despite his achievements, Chalcondyles remains a relatively obscure figure today, overshadowed by more famous humanists of the period. However, this portrait offers a glimpse into the life and work of a man who played a vital role in the transmission of Byzantine knowledge to the West and helped to foster greater understanding between Eastern and Western intellectual traditions.
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