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Jean Antoine De Baif
JEAN ANTOINE DE BAIF French poet. Date: 1532 - 1589
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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 contemplative nature of Jean Antoine de Baif (1532-1589), a renowned French poet and literary figure of the Renaissance period. Born in Paris, Baif was a versatile writer who excelled in various genres, including pastoral poetry, elegies, and translations. He was a member of the Pleiade literary circle, which included notable poets such as Pierre de Ronsard and Joachim du Bellay. Baif's poetry was deeply influenced by the classical traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the natural world. His pastoral works, in particular, celebrated the simple pleasures of rural life and the beauty of the natural world. Baif's elegies, written in the style of the ancient Romans, were dedicated to the memory of his friends and loved ones. Despite his literary accomplishments, Baif's life was marked by personal tragedy. He lost his first wife and two of his children at a young age, and his second marriage was unhappy. Baif's poetry reflects his deep emotional pain and longing, making it all the more poignant and moving. This portrait of Baif, likely painted towards the end of his life, shows him in deep thought, with a serious expression and a furrowed brow. His piercing gaze seems to suggest a man who has seen much in his life and is reflecting on the passing of time. The muted colors and subtle shading of the portrait add to the sense of introspection and melancholy. Baif's legacy as a poet and literary figure continues to be celebrated in France and beyond. His works remain an important part of the French literary canon, and his influence can be seen in the works of later poets and writers. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of Baif's enduring contribution to French literature and the human spirit.
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