Framed Print : Copernicus / Gent Mag
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Copernicus / Gent Mag
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Polish astronomer Date: 1473 - 1543
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1473 1543 Astronomer Copernicus Fringe Gent Kopernik Mikolai Polish Trimmings
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring the fascinating world of astronomy into your home with our exquisite range of Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the captivating work of Polish astronomer, Mikolai Kopernik, also known as Copernicus. The image, titled "Copernicus / Gent Mag," is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and depicts a portrait of the brilliant mind who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials to ensure a stunning visual display. Add this masterpiece to your collection and ignite your curiosity with a daily reminder of the wonders of the cosmos.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the enigmatic figure of Mikolai Kopernik, or Copernicus, the renowned Polish astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Born in 1473 in the historic town of Torun, Poland, Copernicus spent his formative years immersed in the intellectual currents of the Renaissance. The intricate fringe and rich trimmings of his fur-lined robe reflect the opulence of the era, while his intense gaze and furrowed brow suggest the deep concentration required to challenge long-held beliefs about the cosmos. Copernicus is best known for his groundbreaking heliocentric model of the solar system, which placed the Sun at the center and the Earth and other planets in orbit around it. This radical idea, presented in his seminal work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), published in 1543, was a stark departure from the prevailing geocentric model, which placed the Earth at the center of the universe. Despite facing opposition from the Church and the academic community, Copernicus' ideas laid the foundation for modern astronomy and our current understanding of the cosmos. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists and thinkers, reminding us of the power of curiosity, persistence, and the human capacity to challenge the status quo.
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