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Martin de Cervera. University classroom. Painted on the door
Martin de Cervera. Spanish painter documented around 1595 and 1621. University classroom. Painted on the door of the manuscripts repository in 1614. Library of the University of Salamanca. Spain
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1614 Castile Castilia Castilian Cervera Classroom Friar Instruction Leon Manuscript Martin Pulpit Pupil Repository Robe Salamanca Student Study Studying Teach Teacher Teaching University
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1. Title: "Martin de Cervera: A Spanish Painter Documented in the Hallowed Halls of the University of Salamanca (1614)" This evocative painting, dated 1614, captures the essence of education during the 16th and 17th centuries as depicted in the University classroom of Salamanca, Spain. The door of the manuscript repository, adorned with the image of Martin de Cervera, a renowned Spanish painter documented between 1595 and 1621, stands as a testament to the rich history of learning and scholarship in Castile and León, the heart of Castilia. The painting reveals a vibrant scene of a Salamancan classroom, where the modern age intertwines with the past. A Friar, dressed in his religious robe, stands at the pulpit, imparting knowledge to an attentive audience of students. The professor, with a cap on his head, delivers his instruction with the aid of a manuscript, while the pupils, both men and women, sit at their desks, engrossed in their studies. The door, embellished with the image of Martin de Cervera, adds a unique touch to the classroom setting. The painter, depicted wearing a cap and a robe, is shown in the act of creating a masterpiece – a nod to the importance of artistic expression in the broader realm of education. The Library of the University of Salamanca, where this painting resides, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Spanish culture and history. The university, founded in 1134, has been a beacon of knowledge and intellectual pursuit for over eight centuries. This painting, with its intricate details and historical significance, serves as a reminder of the university's rich past and its continued commitment to education, scholarship, and the arts.
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