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Melis Stoke
MELIS STOKE Dutch poet and chronicler Date: 1235? - 1305?
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Media ID 14105075
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14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures Melis Stoke, a Dutch poet and chronicler, in the later years of his life. Born around 1235, Melis was a prolific writer and historian whose works have survived to provide valuable insights into the social, political, and cultural history of the Netherlands during the late Middle Ages. Melis's most famous work is the "Spiegel Historiael" or "Mirror of History," a comprehensive chronicle of the history of the Netherlands from its earliest times to the late 13th century. The work is notable for its vivid descriptions of historical events, its critical commentary on the actions of rulers and nobles, and its inclusion of folktales and legends. In this print, Melis is depicted as a wise and thoughtful man, deep in contemplation as he writes in his study. Surrounded by books and scrolls, he is a testament to the importance of learning and the power of the written word. The intricate details of his clothing and the rich textures of the fabric and parchment suggest the wealth and sophistication of the medieval Netherlands. Despite the passage of time, Melis Stoke's works continue to captivate scholars and historians, offering a window into a world that is both familiar and foreign. His legacy as a poet and chronicler is a reminder of the enduring power of the written word to preserve history and inspire the imagination.
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