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Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). Creator: Unknown
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Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Aeneas Silvus Piccolomini at the Court of James I of Scotland, (1946). In 1435, Italian cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini (1405-1464, later Pope Pius II) was sent on a secret mission to Scotland. Here he is recieved by King James I at his court in Edinburgh. The Renaissance palace and view from the loggia look rather more Italian than Scottish. After a fresco painted in 1503 by Bernardino Pinturicchio, in the Piccolomini Library, Siena, Italy. From " Life Among the Scots", by Janet Adam Smith. [Collins, London, 1946]
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This print captures a significant historical moment - the meeting between Italian cardinal Enea Silvio Piccolomini and King James I of Scotland in 1435. The image depicts Piccolomini being received by the Scottish monarch at his court in Edinburgh. The Renaissance palace showcased in the background, along with the view from the loggia, exude an unmistakably Italian aesthetic rather than a Scottish one. The photograph is based on a fresco painted by Bernardino Pinturicchio in 1503, found in the Piccolomini Library in Siena, Italy. Janet Adam Smith's book "Life Among the Scots" serves as its source material. The composition highlights elements of architecture such as archways, columns, and decorative carpets that add to its grandeur. It also emphasizes symmetry and balance within this historic setting. This image not only reflects international relations during that time but also encompasses themes of religion, politics, diplomacy, and monarchy. Cardinal Piccolomini's mission to Scotland was undoubtedly significant for both countries involved. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into an important event from history while showcasing architectural beauty and cultural exchange between Italy and Scotland during the fifteenth century.
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