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Portrait of Guillaume Budé (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869. Creator: Jean Amable Amedee Pastelot
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Portrait of Guillaume Budé (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869. Creator: Jean Amable Amedee Pastelot
Portrait of Guillaume Bude (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869
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This portrait, created by Jean Amable Amedee Pastelot in 1869, showcases Guillaume Bude (1467-1540), a prominent humanist and scholar of the Renaissance period. The image transports us back to the 16th century, as Bude is depicted in formal attire, wearing a high-collared black tunic and a simple black hat. The oval-shaped canvas adds to the sense of intimacy and focus, inviting viewers to contemplate the subject's thoughtful expression and the notebook clutched in his hand. Bude's influence on European education and the spread of humanist ideas during the Northern Renaissance cannot be overstated. His dedication to the study of classical texts and the promotion of Latin literature helped shape the intellectual landscape of his time. This portrait, now housed in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, serves as a testament to Bude's enduring legacy and the rich cultural heritage of France. Comparisons have been drawn between Pastelot's rendering of Bude and the famous portrait of Guillaume by Hans Holbein the Younger, painted around 1533. While the two portraits share similarities in their depiction of the subject, Pastelot's work offers a more introspective and contemplative interpretation of Bude's character. The meticulous attention to detail and the use of oil painting techniques further enhance the lifelike quality of the portrait, making it a valuable addition to the annals of art history.
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