Mirandola / Sorbonne Coll
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Mirandola / Sorbonne Coll
PICO DELLA MIRANDOLA Italian humanist and leading scholar of Italian Renaissance Date: 1463 - 1494
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1463 1494 Coll Della Humanist Leading Mirandola Pico Renaissance Scholar Sorbonne
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This image captures the intellectual brilliance and profound influence of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), an Italian humanist and leading scholar of the Italian Renaissance. Known for his groundbreaking philosophical work, "Oration on the Dignity of Man," Pico della Mirandola was a trailblazer in the fields of philosophy, theology, and magic. Born in Mirandola, Italy, Pico's long, flowing hair and distinctive hat identify him in this portrait. The hat, known as a biretta, was a common headpiece worn by scholars and academics during the Renaissance. The inscription on the hat, "Coll. Sorbonne," indicates that this print was likely produced after Pico's time at the University of Paris, where he studied from 1485 to 1487. Pico della Mirandola's intellectual pursuits were far-ranging, and his ideas challenged the established thought of his time. He is considered a key figure in the development of the Renaissance worldview, which emphasized the potential for human beings to achieve greatness through knowledge and reason. His ideas on human dignity and the freedom of the will were influential in the development of modern philosophy and continue to resonate today. This striking portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a man whose intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking left a lasting impact on Western thought. Pico della Mirandola's legacy as a humanist scholar and leading figure of the Italian Renaissance continues to inspire and intrigue scholars and thinkers around the world.
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