Photo Mug : Savonarola / Boulonois
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Savonarola / Boulonois
Girolamo Maria Francesco Savonarola Italian Reformer
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1452 1498 Boulonois Cowl Francesco Girolamo Maria Reformer Savonarola
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Bring the inspiring image of Girolamo Maria Francesco Savonarola, the Italian reformer and Dominican friar, with you everywhere you go with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring high-quality prints from Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs showcase the Savonarola / Boulonais image in vibrant detail. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage while pondering the profound words of this influential historical figure, each mug is a unique and thoughtful addition to your daily routine. Embrace the power of art and history, one sip at a time.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
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.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait captures the intense and charismatic presence of Girolamo Maria Francesco Savonarola (1452-1498), the Italian friar, reformer, and prophet, who played a significant role in the political and religious upheavals of late 15th-century Florence. Savonarola is depicted here in his distinctive Franciscan cowl, his piercing gaze fixed on an unseen horizon, and his hands clasped in prayer or contemplation. The somber background and the serious expression on his face underscore the gravity of his mission. Born in Ferrara, Savonarola joined the Franciscan order in Bologna and later studied theology at the University of Padua. He gained a reputation as a brilliant preacher and a rigorous interpreter of Scripture. In 1490, he was called to Florence to preach against the excesses of the Medici family, who had been ruling the city since 1434. Savonarola's fiery sermons against luxury, corruption, and worldliness resonated with the Florentine people, who were tired of the Medici's tyranny. In 1494, Savonolara led a popular uprising that drove the Medici out of Florence and established a theocratic republic under his leadership. He implemented a program of moral and religious reform, including the Bonfire of the Vanities, a public burning of worldly goods and symbols of paganism and decadence. However, Savonarola's rule was short-lived. In 1498, he was arrested, tried, and executed on charges of heresy and sedition. Despite his tragic end, Savonarola's legacy as a reformer and a prophet endured. He inspired other religious and political movements, including the Protestant Reformation, and his writings continue to be studied by scholars and theologians today. This portrait, with its haunting beauty and its hint of mystery, invites us to reflect on the complex and fascinating life of this remarkable figure of Italian history.
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