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CHRISTINA / DESCARTES
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden Date: circa 1650
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1650 Christina Descartes Explains Ideas Rene Scholarly Sweden
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the intellectual brilliance of the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'CHRISTINA / DESCARTES' from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image captures a pivotal moment in history as Rene Descartes shares his groundbreaking philosophical ideas with the scholarly and inquisitive Queen Christina of Sweden, circa 1650. This stunning print is a testament to the power of intellectual discourse and the enduring allure of history. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office and inspire your own thoughts and conversations with this beautifully printed photograph.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.7cm (10" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This image depicts a pivotal moment in intellectual history as Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) engages in a profound dialogue with the renowned French philosopher René Descartes (1596-1650). The photograph, taken circa 1650, captures the essence of their intellectual exchange, which took place during Christina's visit to France. Queen Christina, known for her exceptional intellect and insatiable curiosity, was a patron of the arts and sciences. She had a keen interest in philosophy and theology, making her an ideal interlocutor for Descartes, who was in the process of disseminating his groundbreaking ideas. Descartes, famed for his methodical and systematic approach to knowledge, had recently published his seminal work, "Meditations on First Philosophy," which challenged traditional philosophical assumptions and laid the foundation for modern Western philosophy. In this photograph, Descartes, with a serious expression, explains his ideas to the scholarly queen, who listens intently, her gaze fixed on him. The setting, adorned with books and scholarly paraphernalia, underscores the significance of their intellectual exchange. The exchange between Christina and Descartes represents a pivotal moment in the history of ideas, as the queen's patronage and engagement with Descartes helped to disseminate his ideas throughout Europe and beyond. This photograph is a testament to the power of intellectual discourse and the importance of patronage in the dissemination of new ideas. It also highlights the remarkable figure of Queen Christina, who defied the conventions of her time by pursuing intellectual pursuits and engaging with leading thinkers of her era.
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