Canvas Print : Sir Kenelm Digby / Vorst
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Sir Kenelm Digby / Vorst
SIR KENELM DIGBY Writer, naval commander, diplomat, scientist and philosopher Date: 1603 - 1665
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Media ID 14282507
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1603 1665 Anthony Antony Digby Dijk Diplomat Dyke Hemisphere Kenelm Philosopher Scientist
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history and intrigue of the past into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning piece features the captivating portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby, a 17th-century English writer, naval commander, diplomat, scientist, and philosopher. The high-quality canvas print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the detailed and vivid colors of "Sir Kenelm Digby / Vorst" by Rights Managed, allowing you to relish the timeless beauty and historical significance of this remarkable figure. Each print is carefully crafted with a wrap-around design, providing a contemporary and elegant finish to enhance any living space.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sir Kenelm Digby, a versatile and intriguing figure of the English Restoration era, is depicted in this elegant portrait. Born in 1603, Digby was a writer, naval commander, diplomat, scientist, and philosopher, whose multifaceted accomplishments continue to captivate historians and scholars. The image captures Digby in the prime of his life, with a serious yet thoughtful expression, dressed in the attire of a nobleman. His attire includes a ruff collar, a lace cuff, and a flowing doublet, typical of the fashionable clothing of the time. The background of the print features a landscape with a dike or dyke, possibly referencing Digby's connection to the Netherlands, where he spent a significant portion of his life as an ambassador. Digby's impressive career spanned various fields. He wrote extensively on alchemy, natural philosophy, and history, publishing works such as "Two Treatises: The One upon Bodies Natural, and the Other upon Bodies Political," and "The Broad Stone of the Honourable and Vertuous Life." Digby also served as a naval commander, leading a fleet against the Dutch in the Second Anglo-Dutch War. As a diplomat, Digby represented England in the Netherlands during the English Civil War, and later served as the English ambassador to France under King Charles II. His scientific pursuits included the study of optics and the development of a new method for making glass. Digby's philosophical interests were influenced by the works of René Descartes and Thomas Hobbes. This portrait of Sir Kenelm Digby offers a glimpse into the life of a man who embodied the intellectual and political complexities of the 17th century. His legacy continues to inspire scholars and researchers, as they explore the interconnectedness of science, philosophy, and diplomacy during a pivotal period in European history.
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