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Poster Print : Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). Creator: Unknown
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Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). In 1435, Italian cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405-1464, later Pope Pius II) was sent on a secret mission to Scotland. Here he is recieved by King James I at his court in Edinburgh. The Renaissance palace and view from the loggia look rather more Italian than Scottish. After a fresco painted in 1503 by Bernardino Pinturicchio, in the Piccolomini Library, Siena, Italy. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith. [Collins, London, 1946]
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the enigmatic figure of Cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, circa 1946. This captivating image showcases Piccolomini, who would later become Pope Pius II, on a secret mission to Scotland in 1435. With an air of mystery and intrigue, this stunning, unknown creation from Heritage Images transports you to the rich history of the Renaissance era. Adorn your walls with this beautiful work of art and let the story of Piccolomini's clandestine journey unfold before your eyes.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant historical moment - the meeting between Italian cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini and King James I of Scotland in 1435. The image depicts Piccolomini being received by the Scottish monarch at his court in Edinburgh. The Renaissance palace showcased in the background, along with the view from the loggia, exude an unmistakably Italian aesthetic rather than a Scottish one. The photograph is based on a fresco painted by Bernardino Pinturicchio in 1503, found in the Piccolomini Library in Siena, Italy. Janet Adam Smith's book "Life Among the Scots" serves as its source material. The composition highlights elements of architecture such as archways, columns, and decorative carpets that add to its grandeur. It also emphasizes symmetry and balance within this historic setting. This image not only reflects international relations during that time but also encompasses themes of religion, politics, diplomacy, and monarchy. Cardinal Piccolomini's mission to Scotland was undoubtedly significant for both countries involved. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into an important event from history while showcasing architectural beauty and cultural exchange between Italy and Scotland during the fifteenth century.
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