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Chaucer, Doctor O Physic
The Doctor of Physic holds up a flask to the light
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Media ID 599429
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1387 Canterbury Chaucer Doctor Flask Holds Horse Back Physic Tales
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Chaucer, Doctor O Physic" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Picture Library. This exquisite piece showcases the renowned Doctor of Physic, as he thoughtfully holds up a flask to the light, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue from the pages of history. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring a stunning visual representation of this timeless image. Transform any room into a gallery with the addition of this captivating and thought-provoking Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
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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1. Title: Chaucer, the Doctor of Physic: A Moment of Healing in Medieval Canterbury. This evocative image captures the renowned English poet and author, Geoffrey Chaucer, in the role of the Doctor of Physic, holding up a flask to the light in the bustling market town of Canterbury, circa 1387. Chaucer, dressed in the robes of a medieval healer, is depicted on horseback, suggesting his travels between London and Canterbury, where he would have treated patients and dispensed medicines. The Doctor of Physic was an essential figure in medieval society, responsible for diagnosing and treating various ailments using a combination of herbal remedies, diet, and prayer. Chaucer's dual roles as a poet and a doctor are a testament to the interconnectedness of medicine and literature during this period. The flask Chaucer holds in his hand is filled with a mysterious, golden liquid, which may represent an elixir or a potent medicine. The light filtering through the glass illuminates the contents, emphasizing the importance of observation and careful examination in the practice of medicine. Chaucer's presence in Canterbury is significant, as it is the setting for his most famous work, The Canterbury Tales. This collection of stories, published around 1400, is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and a seminal text in the development of the novel. The image of Chaucer as the Doctor of Physic offers a glimpse into his life before the fame and success of his literary career. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to the medieval world, allowing us to witness a moment in history where literature and medicine intertwined, and the Doctor of Physic, Chaucer, played a pivotal role in both.
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