Antique Framed Print : Paracelsus & Secretary
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Paracelsus & Secretary
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus depicted dictating to his assistant
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1490 1541 Aureolus Bombast Depicted Dictates Dictating Hohenheim Paracelsus Philippus Secretary Theophrastus
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 24.4cm x 16.8cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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 image captures the intellectual intensity and revolutionary spirit of Paracelsus (1493-1541), the Swiss physician, alchemist, and philosopher, as he dictates his groundbreaking ideas to his devoted assistant. Known by his Latinized name, Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim, Paracelsus challenged the established medical and philosophical orthodoxies of his time with his unconventional theories and practices. The scene is set in the late 16th century, during the height of Paracelsus's influential career. The image, created in 1541, captures the essence of Paracelsus's charismatic and enigmatic persona. He is depicted as a wise and authoritative figure, dressed in the robes of a scholar, with a furrowed brow and intense gaze, as he imparts his knowledge to his attentive secretary. Paracelsus's revolutionary ideas, which emphasized the importance of minerals and chemicals in medicine, contrasted sharply with the dominant humoral theory of his contemporaries. He believed that diseases could be cured through the use of minerals, rather than the traditional methods of bloodletting and purging. His innovative approach to medicine and his rejection of authority earned him both admirers and detractors. Despite facing opposition from the medical establishment, Paracelsus continued to disseminate his ideas through his writings and teachings. His work had a profound impact on the development of modern medicine and science, paving the way for the scientific revolution and the eventual triumph of empirical knowledge over dogmatic beliefs. This print offers a glimpse into the world of Paracelsus and the intellectual ferment of the Renaissance era, providing a fascinating window into the mind of a visionary thinker who defied convention and transformed the course of history.
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