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Descartes and Christina
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden
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1650 Christina Descartes Explains Ideas Scholarly Sweden
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Bring the intellectual encounter between two legendary figures into your home or office with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Descartes and Christina" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image depicts Rene Descartes, the father of modern philosophy, engaged in deep conversation with Queen Christina of Sweden, known for her exceptional intellect and patronage of the arts. Each poster print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the historical moment to life. Decorate your space with this inspiring and thought-provoking representation of intellectual discourse and royal patronage."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts the renowned French philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650) engaged in an animated discussion with Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) in the late 1640s or early 1650s. The scholarly monarch, known for her exceptional intellect and extensive knowledge in various fields, including mathematics and philosophy, is intently listening to Descartes as he elucidates his groundbreaking ideas. Descartes, the father of modern philosophy, is best known for his famous statement, "Cogito, ergo sum" or "I think, therefore I am." His philosophical works, such as "Meditations on First Philosophy," challenged traditional beliefs and laid the foundation for modern Western thought. Queen Christina, who ruled Sweden from 1632 to 1654, was a patron of the arts and sciences. She was fluent in several languages, including Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and French, and had a deep interest in philosophy, mathematics, and music. Her intellectual pursuits and progressive views on gender roles made her a trailblazer for women in the 17th century. The meeting between Descartes and Christina is believed to have taken place during the philosopher's visit to Stockholm in 1649. The exchange between the two intellectual giants represents a significant moment in the history of ideas, as the queen's support and engagement with Descartes' philosophy helped to further establish his reputation and influence in Europe. This evocative print, circa 1880, captures the essence of the intellectual exchange between Descartes and Queen Christina, offering a glimpse into the rich history of scientific and philosophical discourse during the 17th century.
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