Photo Mug : Coryate & Courtesan
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Coryate & Courtesan
THOMAS CORYATE traveller and author, meeting Margarita Emiliana, described as a bella cortesana of Venetia Date: 1577? - 1617
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1617 Bella Courtesan Margarita Meeting Traveller Venetia
Photo Mug
Bring the allure of Renaissance Italy to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring the captivating image of "Coryate & Courtesan" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases the meeting of Thomas Coryate, a traveler and author, and Margarita Emiliana, a bella cortesana of Venetia in 1577? - 1617. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and provides a daily dose of art and history, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for any art lover or history buff. Enjoy your coffee or tea while admiring this stunning image and reminiscing about the intrigues of the Italian Renaissance.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts the intriguing encounter between the English traveler and author, Thomas Coryate (1577?-1617), and a Venetian courtesan, Margarita Emiliana, in the late 16th or early 17th century. Coryate, known for his extensive travels throughout Europe and the Middle East, documented his experiences in the influential book "Coryat's Crudities," published in 1611. In this evocative scene, Coryate, dressed in the fashionable attire of the day, engages in animated conversation with the elegant and alluring Margarita Emiliana, who is depicted as a 'bella cortesana' or beautiful courtesan. The courtesans of Venice were renowned for their intelligence, wit, and sophistication, making them popular figures among travelers and visitors to the city. The setting of the encounter is a luxurious indoor space, adorned with rich fabrics, ornate furnishings, and exotic objects, reflecting the opulence and decadence of Venetian high society. The artist masterfully captures the moment of connection between the two figures, as they share a moment of intimacy and exchange ideas, perhaps discussing the latest fashions, literary trends, or current events. This striking image offers a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of early modern European society, where travel, culture, and the pursuit of knowledge intersected with the allure of beauty, pleasure, and the intrigues of the courtesan's world.
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