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Fine Art Print : Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). Creator: Unknown
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Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). In 1435, Italian cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405-1464, later Pope Pius II) was sent on a secret mission to Scotland. Here he is recieved by King James I at his court in Edinburgh. The Renaissance palace and view from the loggia look rather more Italian than Scottish. After a fresco painted in 1503 by Bernardino Pinturicchio, in the Piccolomini Library, Siena, Italy. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith. [Collins, London, 1946]
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). This captivating image depicts the Italian cardinal, later Pope Pius II, during his secret mission to Scotland in 1435. With an air of intrigue and historical significance, this unknown masterpiece transports you to the royal court of James I. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant historical moment - the meeting between Italian cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini and King James I of Scotland in 1435. The image depicts Piccolomini being received by the Scottish monarch at his court in Edinburgh. The Renaissance palace showcased in the background, along with the view from the loggia, exude an unmistakably Italian aesthetic rather than a Scottish one. The photograph is based on a fresco painted by Bernardino Pinturicchio in 1503, found in the Piccolomini Library in Siena, Italy. Janet Adam Smith's book "Life Among the Scots" serves as its source material. The composition highlights elements of architecture such as archways, columns, and decorative carpets that add to its grandeur. It also emphasizes symmetry and balance within this historic setting. This image not only reflects international relations during that time but also encompasses themes of religion, politics, diplomacy, and monarchy. Cardinal Piccolomini's mission to Scotland was undoubtedly significant for both countries involved. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into an important event from history while showcasing architectural beauty and cultural exchange between Italy and Scotland during the fifteenth century.
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