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Peter Martyr Vermigli was a 16th century Florentine theologian whose work as a church reformer led him to flee Catholic Italy for northern Europe. The Latin poem, probably by
Rudolf Gwalther, translates as:
Florence brought him forth, Now he wanders as a foreigner and pilgrim That he might forever be a citizen among those above.
This is his likeness; the writings conceal his mind; Integrity and piety cannot be represented by art.
Reason
An excellent lead image from a newly-promoted good article.
Support Nice detail, well-reproduced. Wht kind of parent names their kid "Martyr", though? Adam Cuerden(
talk) 06:33, 17 May 2016 (UTC)reply
He chose the name himself (after
Peter of Verona, also called Peter Martyr) when he became a monk as a young man; he was born Piero Mariano.
Josh Milburn (
talk) 08:19, 17 May 2016 (UTC)reply