Erasmus / Holbein Miniatur
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Erasmus / Holbein Miniatur
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist
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1466 1536 Circular Desiderius Erasmus Holbein Humanist Miniatur
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This exquisite miniature portrait, created by the renowned German painter Hans Holbein the Younger in 1536, captures the intellectual brilliance and profound wisdom of Desiderius Erasmus, the Dutch humanist and scholar. Erasmus, born in Rotterdam in 1466, was a central figure in the European intellectual world of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. He is best known for his advocacy of the study of the original texts of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and for his biting satire of the corruption and hypocrisy of the Catholic Church. In this miniature, Erasmus is depicted in three-quarters view, wearing a white, fur-lined hat, a sign of his scholarly status. His long, curly hair cascades down his shoulders, framing a face that exudes intelligence and introspection. Erasmus' piercing gaze, fixed directly on the viewer, invites us to engage with him in contemplation and dialogue. The intricately detailed folds of his clothing and the delicate rendering of his features demonstrate Holbein's mastery of the miniature technique. This portrait is a testament to the enduring legacy of Erasmus as a humanist thinker and a champion of learning. His influence on the development of the European intellectual tradition is immeasurable, and his works continue to be studied and admired by scholars and intellectuals around the world. This miniature, a precious relic of the past, offers us a glimpse into the mind and spirit of a man who helped shape the course of Western intellectual history.
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