Framed Print : Savonarola / Boulonois
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Savonarola / Boulonois
Girolamo Maria Francesco Savonarola Italian Reformer
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Media ID 622614
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1452 1498 Boulonois Cowl Francesco Girolamo Maria Reformer Savonarola
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Savonarola / Boulonais Framed Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office décor. This stunning artwork depicts Girolamo Maria Francesco Savonarola, the Italian reformer and Dominican friar, as depicted in the engraving "Boulonais" from Mary Evans Prints Online. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this framed print showcases the intricacies of the historical figure's portrait, transporting you back in time. The rich, vibrant colors and crisp lines bring the image to life, making it a true conversation starter. The Media Storehouse team carefully selects only the finest materials to create a frame that complements and enhances the artwork, ensuring a timeless and elegant presentation. Hang this Framed Print of Savonarola / Boulonais with pride and add a touch of history to your space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
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.
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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