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10 - ITALIAN school of the late 16th century Presumed portrait of…
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ITALIAN school of the late 16th century Presumed portrait of Michel de Notresdame known as Nostradamus Canvas. Unframed, restorations 71 x 59 cm Nostradamus was a 16th-century French apothecary and physician, best known for his Prophecies, a collection of quatrains published from 1555. His texts, often obscure and symbolic, have been interpreted as foretelling various historical events. The known portraits, often engravings or paintings made after his death, show him dressed in the dark clothes characteristic of the Renaissance. Seated at his desk, pen in hand, he appears as a scholar or prophet. These images helped shape his image as a mysterious visionary, associated with his famous prophecies and enduring cultural legacy. [RM]
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About the sale Classic sale - Historical souvenirs
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Auction time 06/19/2026 at 2:00 PM
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