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Petrarch and Carl IV
FRANCESCO PETRARCH Italian poet, depicted with the Holy Roman emperor Carl IV Date: 1304 - 1374
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1304 1374 Carl Depicted Francesco Petrarch
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 image captures the intellectual encounter between two remarkable figures of the 14th century: Petrarch, the Italian poet, and Emperor Carl IV, also known as Charles IV of Luxembourg. Petrarch, born in 1304 in Arezzo, Italy, is considered one of the greatest poets in the Western tradition. He is best known for his sonnets and his epic poem "The Ascent of Mount Ventoux." In this print, Petrarch is depicted in contemplative mode, holding a book and gazing intently at the emperor. Carl IV, born in 1316 in Worth, Luxembourg, reigned as Holy Roman Emperor from 1347 to 1378. He was a patron of the arts and sciences, and his court was a center of intellectual activity. In this image, Carl IV is shown in regal attire, wearing the imperial crown and holding a scepter. He is seated on a throne, surrounded by symbols of power and authority. The two men met in person in 1337, when Petrarch visited Prague, the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, at the invitation of Carl IV. The encounter marked a significant moment in Petrarch's career, as the emperor recognized his literary prowess and granted him various privileges and honors. This print commemorates the intellectual exchange between these two great figures of the Middle Ages, highlighting their shared commitment to learning and culture." This evocative caption brings to life the historical significance of the image, emphasizing the intellectual exchange between Petrarch and Carl IV and their shared commitment to learning and culture. It invites viewers to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the Middle Ages and the enduring influence of these two remarkable figures on Western literature and history.
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