Canvas Print : Erasmus / Holbein Miniatur
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Erasmus / Holbein Miniatur
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist
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Media ID 576630
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1466 1536 Circular Desiderius Erasmus Holbein Humanist Miniatur
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the exquisite Erasmus / Holbein Miniatur Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of the renowned Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus. This extraordinary print showcases a meticulously detailed depiction of Erasmus, as immortalized in the iconic portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger. The Canvas Print boasts brilliant colors and exceptional detail, bringing the rich history of the Renaissance era to your home or office. Each print is expertly crafted on high-quality canvas, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Immerse yourself in the legacy of one of history's most influential figures with this exquisite work of art.
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
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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