Photo Mug : Petrarch Meets Laura
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Petrarch Meets Laura
FRANCESCO PETRARCH Italian poet, depicted meeting Laura de Sade at Avignon
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1304 1374 Avignon Depicted Francesco Laura Meeting Meets Petrarch Sade
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring your favorite work of art to life and add a touch of elegance to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This exquisite mug features the iconic image "Petrarch Meets Laura" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting the famous Italian poet Francesco Petrarch in a romantic encounter with Laura de Sade at Avignon, this mug is a perfect blend of art and functionality. Each mug is printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink, ensuring your image stays vibrant and clear. Start your day with a cup of your favorite beverage and a beautiful work of art with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. "
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 legendary moment when the great Italian poet, Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374), is said to have met his beloved Laura, whose identity remains a mystery but is believed to be Laura de Sade, in the enchanting city of Avignon, France. The year was around 1368, and Petrarch, already renowned for his literary prowess, was deeply moved by the beauty and grace of this woman, whom he had admired from afar for years. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Palais des Papes, the papal palace in Avignon, which was the seat of the Western Christian Church at the time. Petrarch, dressed in the robes of a scholar, gazes intently into the eyes of Laura, who is depicted as a vision of elegance and refinement. Her enigmatic smile and the delicate pose of her hand suggest a deep connection between the two. This meeting is a pivotal moment in the history of Western literature, as it is believed to have been the inspiration for Petrarch's famous sonnets dedicated to Laura, which helped establish the sonnet form as a literary genre. The profound emotional intensity and the exploration of the human experience expressed in these poems have left an indelible mark on literature and continue to captivate readers to this day. This print, depicting Petrarch and Laura's meeting, is a testament to the enduring power of love and the transformative effect it can have on art and literature. It invites us to reflect on the beauty and mystery of human connection and the timeless nature of our deepest emotions.
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