The Dorking Desk Shop

Description

Early 19th Century carved oak, raised relief, panel believed to depict Girolamo Savonarola (1452 - 1498). Depicts the Friar seated at a table with scripture in hand, his robes sprawling down the chair. 

Girolamo Savonarola (1452 – 1498) was a Dominican friar and the leader of Florence from 1494 to 1498. Despite having great ambitions, most men found him lacking the ability to be a great leader.  In 1488, Savonarola managed to obtain the Apple of Eden. Recognising its powers, he used it to instigate the Bonfire of the Vanities in Florence hoping to cleanse the city of everything he regarded as evil, such as art and wealth.

Size 11 x 2 x 19 inches tall (28 x 5 x 48 cm tall)
Price £575
Stock no. 5282
Established in 1967.
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