Photo Mug : Antonio Urceo
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Antonio Urceo
ANTONIO URCEO Italian scholar, philologist Date: 1446 - 1500
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Media ID 14107583
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1446 1500 Antonio Philologist Scholar
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring the brilliance of Italian scholarship to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the captivating image of Antonio Urceo, an Italian scholar and philologist from the late 15th century, these mugs are more than just a vessel for your favorite beverage. Each mug showcases the mesmerizing artwork of "Antonio Urceo" from Mary Evans Prints Online, adding a touch of history and culture to your daily life. Perfect for teachers, students, or anyone with an appreciation for the intellectual pursuits of the past, our Photo Mugs make a thoughtful and unique gift. Embrace the richness of history with every sip."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the scholarly intensity of Antonio Urceo (1446-1500), an Italian humanist and philologist whose groundbreaking work laid the foundation for the modern study of classical texts. Urceo's keen intellect and unwavering dedication to the pursuit of knowledge are palpable in this portrait, which shows him deep in thought, his furrowed brow and intense gaze focused on the ancient manuscript before him. Born in Forlì, Italy, Urceo was a contemporary of other great humanist scholars such as Petrarch and Boccaccio. He is best known for his work on the texts of the Roman poet Virgil, which he meticulously edited and annotated, correcting errors and clarifying ambiguities. Urceo's scholarship was instrumental in the revival of interest in the classics during the Renaissance, and his editions of Virgil's works were widely used by scholars and writers throughout Europe. Urceo's contributions to the field of philology were not limited to Virgil, however. He also worked on the texts of other classical authors, including Cicero and Horace, and his commentaries and annotations provided invaluable insights into the meaning and interpretation of their works. Despite his significant achievements, Urceo's life was marked by tragedy. He lost his wife and several children at a young age, and he himself suffered from poor health throughout his later years. Nevertheless, he continued to work tirelessly, driven by his love of learning and his desire to preserve and pass on the knowledge of the past. This image of Urceo, with its solemn and contemplative atmosphere, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring power of the human spirit and the importance of the pursuit of knowledge. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of Antonio Urceo, whose work continues to inspire and inform scholars and students of classical texts to this day.
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