Framed Print : Demetrius Chalcondyles
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Demetrius Chalcondyles
DEMETRIUS CHALCONDYLES Byzantine scholar in Italy
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1424 1511 Byzantine Demetrius Scholar Wavy
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the stunning addition to your home or office decor, the Framed Print of "Demetrius Chalcondyles" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating image of the Byzantine scholar Demetrius Chalcondyles, as he resided in Italy. The print beautifully captures the intellectual depth and intrigue of this historical figure, making it an excellent conversation starter. With its rich, vibrant colors and high-quality printing, this Framed Print adds an air of sophistication and culture to any space. Experience the allure of history right in your own home with Media Storehouse's Framed Print of Demetrius Chalcondyles.
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 portrait captures the scholarly intensity and intellectual curiosity of Demetrius Chalcondyles, a prominent Byzantine scholar who spent the latter part of his life in Italy during the 15th and early 16th centuries. Born in Constantinople in 1423, Chalcondyles was a prolific writer, translator, and historian who made significant contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Byzantine knowledge in the West. The image, produced around 1511, depicts Chalcondyles in profile, his wavy hair and beard framing a thoughtful expression. He wears a scholarly hat, a sign of his learned status, and holds a quill pen in his right hand, suggesting that he was in the midst of writing. Chalcondyles spent many years in Italy, where he was a respected figure among humanist scholars and was a frequent guest at the court of Pope Leo X. He was also a mentor to the famous humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Chalcondyles' works included translations of Byzantine texts into Latin, as well as original compositions on a range of subjects, from history and philosophy to theology and literature. His most famous work, "Historia de omnibus Grecorum imperatoribus," or "History of All the Greek Emperors," was a groundbreaking account of Byzantine history that helped to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western scholarly traditions. Despite his achievements, Chalcondyles remains a relatively obscure figure today, overshadowed by more famous humanists of the period. However, this portrait offers a glimpse into the life and work of a man who played a vital role in the transmission of Byzantine knowledge to the West and helped to foster greater understanding between Eastern and Western intellectual traditions.
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