Italian Friar and Preacher Girolamo Savonarola
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Italian Friar and Preacher Girolamo Savonarola
Girolamo Maria Francesco Matteo Savonarola- Italian Dominican reformer and martyr Date: circa 1470s
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1452 1498 Dominican Francesco Girolamo Maria Martyr Matteo Reformer Savonarola
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1. Title: "Girolamo Savonarola: The Florentine Prophet" This evocative photograph print captures the intense and charismatic gaze of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498), an Italian Dominican friar and reformer who became a central figure in the religious and political upheaval of late 15th-century Florence. Born in Ferrara, Savonarola joined the Dominican Order in Bologna and was known for his fiery sermons and prophetic visions. The image of Savonarola in this print, taken from an original Dutch or English engraving of the 1470s, portrays the friar in the prime of his life, with a serious expression and piercing eyes that seem to gaze deeply into the soul. His monastic habit, with its simple brown tunic and white scapular, is a testament to his devotion and commitment to the religious life. Savonarola's influence on Florentine society began in the late 1480s, when he preached a series of fiery sermons denouncing the moral decay and corruption of the city's ruling elite. His message resonated with the people, and he soon gained a large following. In 1494, Savonolara led a popular uprising that expelled the ruling Medici family from Florence, establishing a brief period of religious and political reform. However, Savonarola's rule was short-lived, and he was eventually accused of heresy and other crimes. In 1498, he was arrested, put on trial, and condemned to be hanged and burned at the stake. Despite his tragic end, Savonarola remains a revered figure in Italian history, remembered for his courage, conviction, and commitment to religious and moral reform. This photograph print serves as a poignant reminder of Savonarola's enduring legacy, and the power of one man's vision to inspire a city and a nation. Whether displayed in a personal collection, a library, or a museum, it is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images.
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