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First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum)
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First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum)
3552368 First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: written in Latin and dedicated to Lorenzo the Magnificent; part of his library,
Marsilio Ficino (1433 - 1499) Italian philosopher and humanist. Initial B contains his portrait); Fototeca Gilardi; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 25058826
© Fototeca Gilardi / Bridgeman Images
Cherubim Early Renaissance Elaborate Folio Frontispiece Gilded Gilt Grotesque Grotesques Humanism Humanist Inhabited Initial Medici Page Philospher Putti Scroll Scrolls Thinker Treatise Cherub Cherubs Incipit Marsilio Ficino Platonist
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This print showcases the first page of "De vita libri tres" by Marsilio Ficino, a renowned Italian philosopher and humanist from the 15th century. The artwork is executed in pen & ink, tempera, and gold on vellum by an unknown Italian School artist. Housed in the Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana in Florence, Italy, this manuscript was written in Latin and dedicated to Lorenzo the Magnificent. The frontispiece of this book is adorned with intricate details that reflect the early Renaissance style. An ornate initial letter 'B' containing Ficino's portrait catches one's attention immediately. Surrounding it are delicate floral motifs intertwined with scrolls and grotesque figures typical of Renaissance art. The composition exudes elegance through its elaborate borders filled with cherubs and putti. The gilded text adds a touch of luxury to this literary masterpiece. As a Platonist thinker, Ficino's work explores themes related to philosophy and humanism. This print not only captures the beauty of this historical artifact but also offers a glimpse into the intellectual world during that time period. It serves as a reminder of Ficino's significant contributions to literature and his connection to influential patrons such as Lorenzo de' Medici.
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