MURATORI, Ludovico Antonio (1672-1750). Italian
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MURATORI, Ludovico Antonio (1672-1750). Italian
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Antonio Erudite Frontis Piece Historian Ludovico Scienze Venice Written Arti Gusto Nelle Sopra
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite print depicts Ludovico Antonio Muratori (1672-1750), an Italian historian and scholar of the Baroque period. The image, which serves as a frontispiece for one of Muratori's works, was likely produced in Venice during the 18th century. Muratori, a native of Cremona, Italy, was a prolific writer and a leading figure in the development of the disciplines of history and philology in Italy. He is best known for his groundbreaking studies on the history of the Lombardy region and the early Christian Church. The print captures Muratori in the midst of contemplation, with a quill pen in hand and an open book before him. The inscription above him reads "Sopra riflessioni buone sulle Nelle Erudite Gusto," which translates to "Reflections on the Erudite Taste in the Nelle." The "Nelle" refers to the "Nelle Opere della R.A. Serenissima," a collection of works published by the Venetian Republic. Muratori's scholarly pursuits were highly regarded in his time, and he was a frequent correspondent with many of the leading intellectuals of Europe. This print, with its elegant composition and intricate detail, is a testament to the esteem in which Muratori was held by his contemporaries. Today, Muratori is remembered as a pioneering figure in the history of Italian scholarship, and his works continue to be studied and admired by scholars around the world. This print, with its rich historical significance, is a valuable addition to any collection of Italian art or history. It is a reminder of the intellectual vibrancy of the Baroque period and the enduring legacy of Ludovico Antonio Muratori's contributions to the fields of history and philology.
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