Manuel Chrysoloras / Larme
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Manuel Chrysoloras / Larme
MANUEL CHRYSOLORAS Greek scholar in Italy
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1355 1415 Flat Frowning Manuel Scholar Larme
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Manuel Chrysoloras, a prominent Greek scholar and educator, is depicted in this evocative 15th century Italian print. With a furrowed brow and deep in thought, Chrysoloras is shown in the midst of intense study, surrounded by the tools of his trade - a book open before him and a quill pen poised in his hand. The scholar wears the traditional attire of the time, including a flat hat and a long, flowing beard. Born in Constantinople in 1355, Chrysoloras was a key figure in the transmission of Greek learning to the West during the Renaissance. He played a significant role in the revival of interest in ancient Greek texts, which had been largely lost to the Western world following the fall of the Roman Empire. Chrysoloras spent several years in Italy, where he taught Greek to prominent humanists and scholars, including Leonardo Bruni and Poggio Bracciolini. His efforts helped to establish the study of Greek as an essential component of the Renaissance curriculum. Despite his many accomplishments, Chrysoloras' life was marked by tragedy. In 1415, he was forced to return to Constantinople due to political instability in Italy. He died there in 1415, leaving behind a rich legacy of scholarship and learning that continues to influence the world today. This haunting image of Chrysoloras, with its somber tone and sense of deep concentration, serves as a powerful reminder of the dedication and passion that characterized the lives of the great scholars of the Renaissance era.
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