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Framed Print : MONK COPYING, 15TH CENT
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MONK COPYING, 15TH CENT
A 15th century monk copies a manuscript Date: 15th century
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Media ID 20142471
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Cent Copies Copying Manuscript Monastic Monk 15th
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of "Monk Copying, 15th Cent" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This beautiful artwork transports you to the heart of the Middle Ages, showcasing a dedicated monk meticulously copying sacred texts by the soft glow of a candle. Each print is expertly framed to enhance the intricacies of the original image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring history to life with this timeless piece and relish the rich details of this fascinating era.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative 15th century image captures the quiet intensity of a monk deeply engrossed in his work as he meticulously copies a manuscript. The monastic life was characterized by dedication to prayer, study, and the preservation of knowledge, and this scene illustrates the importance of the copying of sacred texts in the Middle Aages. Monks were often tasked with the laborious process of transcribing and illuminating manuscripts, a skill that required great patience, focus, and expertise. The intricacy and beauty of the illuminated letters and decorative elements in the manuscripts were a testament to the monks' artistic and calligraphic abilities. This monk, seated at a wooden desk, holds a quill pen in one hand and a piece of parchment in the other. His expression is one of deep concentration, his gaze fixed on the text before him. The room around him is dimly lit, with only a single candle casting a warm, flickering glow on the parchment. The monk's robes are simple and worn, a reminder of the humility and asceticism that were central to monastic life. The copying of manuscripts was a labor of love and devotion, a way for monks to preserve the knowledge and wisdom of the past for future generations. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a 15th century monk, a life marked by dedication, discipline, and the pursuit of knowledge in the service of God.
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