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An Assembly of Scholars, c. 1515 / 1527. Creator: Marco Dente (Italian, c. 1486-1527)
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An Assembly of Scholars, c. 1515 / 1527. Creator: Marco Dente (Italian, c. 1486-1527)
An Assembly of Scholars, c. 1515/1527. In this imaginary, idyllic realm, classical philosophers and scholars gather to teach and learn. The men and women in the foreground examine a book of astrological signs. Behind them, a second group studies an armillary sphere, a celestial globe invented in ancient times that became a symbol of knowledge during the Renaissance. A woodcut version of this scene appeared as an illustration in the fortunetelling book Garden of Thoughts, published in Venice in 1540. In that context, the group of three women in the foreground might be seen as the three fates, and the man with the globe as a personification of astrology
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The print titled "An Assembly of Scholars" captures a mesmerizing scene from the Renaissance period, created by Italian artist Marco Dente between 1515 and 1527. In this enchanting depiction, we are transported to an idyllic realm where classical philosophers and scholars gather to teach and learn. At the forefront of the image, men and women engrossed in knowledge examine a book filled with astrological signs. Their intense focus reflects their dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. Behind them, another group delves into studying an armillary sphere—a celestial globe invented in ancient times that symbolized wisdom during the Renaissance. This woodcut version of Dente's masterpiece appeared as an illustration in the fortunetelling book Garden of Thoughts published in Venice in 1540. Within that context, it is intriguing to interpret the three women at the forefront as representations of fate itself—the three fates—while a man holding a globe personifies astrology. With its intricate details and profound symbolism, this engraving by Francesco Salviati (1510-1563) after Marco Dente transports us back to an era when knowledge was revered above all else. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, this artwork serves as a testament to humanity's eternal quest for understanding our place in the universe.
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