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Rodolphus Agricola, Dutch scholar C016 / 8867
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Rodolphus Agricola, Dutch scholar C016 / 8867
Rodolphus Agricola (1443-1485), Dutch humanist scholar. Born Roelof Huusman near Groningen, he was educated there and at Louvain. Gifted at translating Latin, he was one of the first northern European scholars to have a good understanding of Greek. He travelled widely through Italy, meeting influential humanist thinkers of the time. His work De inventione dialectica (finished 1479, published 1515) was a major influence on Renaissance humanists. Agricolas death at a young age is lamented in the Latin inscription at bottom. The circular inscription refers to his birth in Baflo (in the Ommelanden region) and his work as a professor in Heidelberg
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1400s 15th Century Classical Debate Dutch Humanism Humanist Latin Text Logic Philosopher Philosophy Poem Poetry Portrait Renaissance Rhetoric Scholar Translator Tribute Epitaph Groningen Heidelberg
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This print showcases Rodolphus Agricola, a renowned Dutch scholar and humanist of the 15th century. Born as Roelof Huusman near Groningen, Agricola's intellectual journey began in his hometown and continued at Louvain. His exceptional talent for translating Latin allowed him to become one of the first northern European scholars with a profound understanding of Greek. Agricola's thirst for knowledge led him on extensive travels throughout Italy, where he had the privilege of meeting influential humanist thinkers during the Renaissance period. His significant contribution to this era is exemplified by his work titled "De inventione dialectica" completed in 1479 and published in 1515. This masterpiece greatly influenced other humanists during that time. Tragically, Agricola's life was cut short at a young age, evoking deep sorrow as depicted by the Latin inscription at the bottom of this portrait print. The circular inscription pays homage to his birthplace in Baflo within the Ommelanden region and highlights his role as a professor in Heidelberg. The monochrome artwork captures Agricola's essence as an intellectual figurehead with its head-and-shoulders composition. It serves as a poignant reminder of his immense impact on classical studies, philosophy, rhetoric, logic, and translation during an era marked by cultural rebirth. This historical photograph from MIRIAM AND IRA D. WALLACH DIVISION OF ART, PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY beautifully immortalizes Rodolphus Agricola's legacy while offering us glimpses into an extraordinary mind that shaped our understanding of humanism and scholarship centuries ago.
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