Fenelon / Adlard
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Fenelon / Adlard
FRANCOIS DE SALIGNAC DE FENELON French divine and writer Date: 1651 - 1715
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1651 1715 Adlard Buttons Crucifix Divine Fenelon Francois Salignac Skullcap Thin Vestments
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This evocative photograph print captures the pensive and introspective gaze of François de Salignac de La Mothe-Fénelon (1651-1715), a renowned French divine and writer of the late Baroque period. The image, taken from a historical source, showcases Fénelon in the prime of his life, with a thin, thoughtful face framed by a skullcap and a simple vestment adorned with buttons. The crucifix held in his hands adds to the somber and contemplative atmosphere of the image. Born into a noble family, Fénelon was educated at the Jesuit College of Clermont in Paris and later became a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. He rose to prominence as a theologian and writer, and was a prolific author of spiritual and moral works, including the influential "Télémaque," a novel that presented an alternative vision of heroism to the popular chivalric romances of the time. Despite his literary success, Fénelon's unorthodox views on religious matters and his opposition to the political establishment led to his eventual fall from favor with the French court. He was exiled to the Abbey of Saint-Mesmin, where he spent the remainder of his days writing and reflecting on the human condition. This photograph print offers a glimpse into the life of a complex and influential figure in French history, whose legacy continues to resonate in the realms of literature, theology, and spirituality.
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