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Savonarola / Anon Woodcut
GIROLAMO MARIA FRANCESCO SAVONAROLA Italian reformer, preaching to a large congregation
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1452 1498 Congregation Francesco Girolamo Maria Preaching Pulpit Reformer Savonarola Wood Cut Anon
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 19.3cm (9.3" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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 woodcut print, created anonymously in Italy around 1498, captures the intensity and charisma of Girolamo Maria Francesco Savonarola (1452-1498), a prominent religious and political figure of the Italian Renaissance. Savonarola, dressed in simple robes and holding a Bible, stands at the pulpit, his gaze fixed on the large, attentive crowd before him. The congregation, a sea of faces, is rapt in his words, their expressions a testament to his powerful oratory skills. Born in Ferrara, Savonarola was a Dominican friar who gained a reputation for his fiery sermons and prophetic visions. He rose to prominence in Florence during a time of political and moral turmoil, calling for repentance and reform. His influence extended beyond religious matters, as he also criticized the Medici family, who ruled Florence at the time, and advocated for a more egalitarian society. The woodcut print provides a glimpse into the passionate and transformative nature of Savonarola's preaching. The artist masterfully conveys the emotional connection between the preacher and his audience, as well as the sense of community and unity that Savonarola fostered. The print serves as a reminder of the profound impact that one individual can have on a society, and the power of the spoken word to inspire change. Savonarola's story is a complex one, marked by both triumph and tragedy. He was eventually excommunicated by the Catholic Church and executed in 1498, but his legacy as a reformer and prophet lived on. This woodcut print offers a poignant and enduring image of a man who, through his words and actions, left an indelible mark on Italian history.
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