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Chaucer, Clerk of Oxford
The Clerk of Oxford holding out a book
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Media ID 599349
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1387 Canterbury Chaucer Clerk Horse Back Oxford Tales
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Chaucer, Clerk of Oxford canvas print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite artwork, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic image of Chaucer holding out a book, exuding wisdom and knowledge. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring this historic figure to life. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning, museum-quality piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This evocative image captures the essence of Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned Clerk of Oxford, in a moment of inspiration and scholarly dedication. Circa 1387, Chaucer is depicted in his study, holding open a large, leather-bound book. The room is filled with the warm glow of flickering candles, casting an intriguing play of light and shadow across the parchment. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as Chaucer delves deep into the depths of knowledge contained within the pages before him. The historical backdrop of this scene is Oxford, the intellectual hub of medieval England. Chaucer's association with the university is well documented, and it was here that he would have been surrounded by the finest minds of the age. The city's rich literary heritage is further emphasized by the presence of a horse-drawn carriage outside the window, a testament to the bustling activity and exchange of ideas that characterized Oxford during this period. Chaucer's groundbreaking work, The Canterbury Tales, was published only a few years after this image was captured. The tales, a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral, would go on to become one of the most influential works in the English language. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the power of the written word and the enduring allure of the scholarly life. The Clerk of Oxford, with his furrowed brow and intense focus, embodies the spirit of intellectual curiosity and dedication that continues to inspire generations of scholars and writers. This image, brought to us by the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a rare glimpse into the world of medieval England and the extraordinary man who would leave an indelible mark on its literary landscape.
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