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Petrarch / Agricola
FRANCESCO PETRARCH Italian poet in profile
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1304 1374 Agricola Francesco Laurel Petrarch
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of literature and art with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. Feast your eyes on this captivating portrait of Francesco Petrarch, the Italian poet, as depicted in this stunning image from Mary Evans Picture Library. With his introspective gaze and scholarly attire, Petrarch, also known as Agricola, embodies the intellectual curiosity and artistic flair of the Renaissance era. Bring this masterpiece into your home or office to inspire creativity, ignite conversation, and add an air of sophistication to any space. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on premium quality paper, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that will last a lifetime. Order yours today and join the countless admirers of Petrarch's enduring legacy.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative profile portrait captures the intellectual and poetic depth of Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374), one of the most influential figures in Italian literature. Known as Il Petrarca in his native land, Petrarch is celebrated for his sonnets and other lyric poetry, which helped to establish the form as a major literary genre. The image, titled "Petrarch / Agricola," is attributed to an unidentified Italian artist from the 15th or 16th century. Petrarch is depicted in profile, with a thoughtful expression and a quill pen in hand, suggesting the intense focus and creativity that marked his literary achievements. Born in Arezzo, Tuscany, Petrarch studied law in Bologna and Avignon before turning to literature. He is said to have discovered the lost works of the ancient Roman poet Virgil in a monastery library, an event that inspired him to devote himself to poetry. Petrarch's mastery of Latin and Greek literature, as well as his deep knowledge of classical mythology, infused his own writing with a sense of timelessness and universality. The laurel wreath that adorns Petrarch's head in this portrait is a symbol of his poetic laureate status, bestowed upon him by the city of Rome in 1341. The wreath also alludes to the ancient Roman poet Virgil, who was traditionally depicted wearing a laurel wreath. Petrarch's connection to Virgil, and to the classical literary tradition more broadly, is a central theme in his poetry and in his legacy as a literary figure. This portrait offers a glimpse into the intellectual and artistic milieu of Renaissance Italy, a time of great cultural and artistic innovation. Petrarch's influence on Italian literature and on the development of the sonnet form continues to be felt to this day, making him a truly enduring figure in the history of Western literature.
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