Canvas Print : Jacques Bongars
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Jacques Bongars
JACQUES BONGARS French scholar and diplomat. Date: 1554 - 1612
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Media ID 7118525
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1554 1612 Diplomat Jacques Scholar
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the captivating image of Jacques Bongars, a renowned French scholar and diplomat from the 16th century. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image adds an air of sophistication and intrigue to any space. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously printed using vibrant, long-lasting inks, ensuring that every detail of this historical portrait is brought to life. Experience the art of the past, in the present, with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints."
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
Jacques Bongars: A Scholar-Diplomat of the French Renaissance This evocative portrait captures Jacques Bongars (1554-1612), a prominent figure in the French Renaissance as both a scholar and diplomat. Born in Reims, France, Bongars was educated in Paris and later traveled extensively throughout Europe, absorbing the latest intellectual trends and making connections with prominent scholars and politicians. Bongars' scholarly pursuits focused on history, antiquities, and philology. He is best known for his magnum opus, "Galliae Antiquitates," a comprehensive study of ancient Gaul, which he began in 1587 and published in 1611. This groundbreaking work drew on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological discoveries, and helped to foster a renewed interest in the history and culture of France. Bongars' diplomatic career began in earnest in 1589 when he was appointed as the French ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire. Over the next several decades, he served in various diplomatic roles, representing France at the courts of Europe and negotiating treaties and alliances. His extensive knowledge of history and antiquities made him an invaluable asset in these negotiations, as he was able to draw on the past to forge connections and build alliances. Despite his many accomplishments, Bongars' life was not without its challenges. He faced financial difficulties and was forced to sell some of his valuable collection of antiquities to pay his debts. Nevertheless, he continued to work tirelessly on his scholarly pursuits and diplomatic missions, leaving a lasting legacy as a leading figure of the French Renaissance. This portrait, likely painted in the late 16th or early 17th century, captures the intellectual and diplomatic prowess of Jacques Bongars, a man who bridged the worlds of scholarship and diplomacy during a pivotal moment in European history.
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