Greek Philosopher Collection

Greek philosophers have left an indelible mark on the world of philosophy, shaping our understanding of life and existence

Greek Philosopher Collection: Anaxagorus (500-428 BC) and Epictetus (1st century) engraved by S. Beyssent (engraving)

Anaxagorus (500-428 BC) and Epictetus (1st century) engraved by S. Beyssent (engraving)
XIR159123 Anaxagorus (500-428 BC) and Epictetus (1st century) engraved by S. Beyssent (engraving) (b/w photo) by Reydellet, Claude (18th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Greek Philosopher Collection: Pythagoras of Samos (print)

Pythagoras of Samos (print)
6116586 Pythagoras of Samos (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Imaginary portrait. After 19th century reproduction of a 16th century work.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Greek Philosopher Collection: Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Greek Philosopher Collection: Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho)

Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho)
CHT468177 Edgar Degas, the Diogenial Painter (litho) by Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Greek Philosopher Collection: The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (b / w photo)

The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (b / w photo)
XIR233776 The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (b/w photo) by Quellin I, Arnold or Artus the Elder (1609-68); Teylers Museum, Haarlem

Greek Philosopher Collection: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) and Diogenes (413-323 BC) completed in 1693 (marble

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) and Diogenes (413-323 BC) completed in 1693 (marble
XIR193557 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) and Diogenes (413-323 BC) completed in 1693 (marble) (see also 39445) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); 332x296 cm; Louvre, Paris

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Socrates (470-399 BC) (marble)

Bust of Socrates (470-399 BC) (marble)
XIR192430 Bust of Socrates (470-399 BC) (marble) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Aristotle (384-322 BC) (marble) (b / w photo)

Bust of Aristotle (384-322 BC) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI173492 Bust of Aristotle (384-322 BC) (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone) (b / w photo)

Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI215434 Bust of Zeno of Citium (c.335-c.264 BC) (stone) (b/w photo) by Greek; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Alinari

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Plato (c. 428-c. 348 BC) (stone)

Bust of Plato (c. 428-c. 348 BC) (stone)
XIR157905 Bust of Plato (c.428-c.348 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Aristotle (384-322 BC) (stone) (marble)

Aristotle (384-322 BC) (stone) (marble)
ALI156580 Aristotle (384-322 BC) (stone) (marble) by Roman; Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Alinari

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535-c. 475 BC) (bronze) (b / w photo)

Bust of Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535-c. 475 BC) (bronze) (b / w photo)
ALI184001 Bust of Heraclitus of Ephesus (c.535-c.475 BC) (bronze) (b/w photo) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Alinari

Greek Philosopher Collection: Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Le Peintre Diogenial (colour litho)

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Le Peintre Diogenial (colour litho)
CHT216975 Edgar Degas (1834-1917) Le Peintre Diogenial (colour litho) by Barrere, Adrien (1877-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Theophrastus (c. 372-287 BC), illustration from Veterum et Recentium Medicorum

Theophrastus (c. 372-287 BC), illustration from Veterum et Recentium Medicorum
CHT231184 Theophrastus (c.372-287 BC), illustration from Veterum et Recentium Medicorum Philosophorumque Icones by Johannes Sambucus (1531-84)

Greek Philosopher Collection: Plato (c. 427-c. 348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy

Plato (c. 427-c. 348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy
CHT216938 Plato (c.427-c.348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy, from La Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier, engraved by Laplante, c.1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bar

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone)

Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone)
XIR184000 Bust of Zeno of Citium (c.335-c.264 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Socrates (470-399 BC) (stone)

Bust of Socrates (470-399 BC) (stone)
XIR206994 Bust of Socrates (470-399 BC) (stone) by Greco-Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (oil on canvas)

The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (oil on canvas)
XAV227685 The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (oil on canvas) by Auvray, Felix (1800-33) (attr. to); 30x40.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535-c. 475 BC) (oil on canvas)

Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535-c. 475 BC) (oil on canvas)
CHT231178 Heraclitus of Ephesus (c.535-c.475 BC) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century) (after); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Greek Philosopher Collection: Ideal Portrait of Aristotle (384-322 BC), copy of an illustration from

Ideal Portrait of Aristotle (384-322 BC), copy of an illustration from
STC202575 Ideal Portrait of Aristotle (384-322 BC), copy of an illustration from Aristoteles cum Leonardi Aretini Commentariis, Venice 1516, used in a History of Magic

Greek Philosopher Collection: George of Trebizond, Greek philosopher

George of Trebizond, Greek philosopher
6039989 George of Trebizond, Greek philosopher. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: George of Trebizond, Greek philosopher, scholar and humanist, 1395-1486)

Ideal Portrait of Aristotle (384-322 BC), copy of an illustration from
STC396086 Ideal Portrait of Aristotle (384-322 BC), copy of an illustration from Aristoteles cum Leonardi Aretini Commentariis, Venice 1516, used in a History of Magic

Greek Philosopher Collection: Alexander the Great and Diogenes, completed in 1693 (marble) (see also 193557)

Alexander the Great and Diogenes, completed in 1693 (marble) (see also 193557)
XMB39445 Alexander the Great and Diogenes, completed in 1693 (marble) (see also 193557) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Plato (c. 427-347 BC) copy of a 4th century BC original (marble)

Bust of Plato (c. 427-347 BC) copy of a 4th century BC original (marble)
XIR204919 Bust of Plato (c.427-347 BC) copy of a 4th century BC original (marble) by Greek, (3rd century BC); height: 37 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: The Education of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) by Aristotle (384-322 BC

The Education of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) by Aristotle (384-322 BC
CHT223723 The Education of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) by Aristotle (384-322 BC) from a book by L. Figuier (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Antisthenes (c. 440-c. 371 BC) (stone)

Bust of Antisthenes (c. 440-c. 371 BC) (stone)
XIR223681 Bust of Antisthenes (c.440-c.371 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Plato (c. 427-c. 348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy
CHT209231 Plato (c.427-c.348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy, from La vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier, engraved by Laplante

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Socrates (469-399 BC) (marble) (see also 85228)

Bust of Socrates (469-399 BC) (marble) (see also 85228)
ALG158821 Bust of Socrates (469-399 BC) (marble) (see also 85228) by Greek; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Epicurus (341-270 BC) (stone)

Bust of Epicurus (341-270 BC) (stone)
XIR181029 Bust of Epicurus (341-270 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Plato (c. 427-347 BC) (stone) (b / w photo)

Bust of Plato (c. 427-347 BC) (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI184002 Bust of Plato (c.427-347 BC) (stone) (b/w photo) by Greek; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: wrong inscription of Zeno of Citium; ); Alinari

Greek Philosopher Collection: Aristotle (384-322 BC) Roman copy of a Greek original (marble)

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Roman copy of a Greek original (marble)
XIR170455 Aristotle (384-322 BC) Roman copy of a Greek original (marble) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); height: 33 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Socrate prenant conge de ses amis, pub. by Engelmann, c. 1835 (hand coloured engraving))

Socrate prenant conge de ses amis, pub. by Engelmann, c. 1835 (hand coloured engraving))
3025956 Socrate prenant congede ses amis, pub. by Engelmann, c.1835 (hand coloured engraving)) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greek Philosopher Collection: Trompe l Oeil, Democritus (oil on canvas)

Trompe l Oeil, Democritus (oil on canvas)
XEH226096 Trompe l Oeil, Democritus (oil on canvas) by Gresely, Gaspard, or Gabriel (1712-56); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Pythagoras of Samos, c. 570-c. 495 BC. Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician

Pythagoras of Samos, c. 570-c. 495 BC. Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician and founder of the religious movement called Pythagoreanism. Imaginary portrait

Greek Philosopher Collection: Diogenes seated barrel reading book holding stick

Diogenes seated barrel reading book holding stick
Artokoloro

Greek Philosopher Collection: Carnelian engraved gem portrait Sokrates Late Republican

Carnelian engraved gem portrait Sokrates Late Republican
Artokoloro

Greek Philosopher Collection: Aristotle (384-322 BC) with a Bust of Homer, 1653 (oil on canvas)

Aristotle (384-322 BC) with a Bust of Homer, 1653 (oil on canvas)
XOS702751 Aristotle (384-322 BC) with a Bust of Homer, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 143.5x136.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Greek Philosopher Collection: Theophrastus (engraving)

Theophrastus (engraving)
KW268332 Theophrastus (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophrastus (372 BC-287 BC); ); Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

Greek Philosopher Collection: Diogenes Asking for Alms, 1767 (oil on canvas)

Diogenes Asking for Alms, 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR26261 Diogenes Asking for Alms, 1767 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 111x144 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Greek Philosopher Collection: Aristotle (384-322 BC) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Aristotle (384-322 BC) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR242828 Aristotle (384-322 BC) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: tutor of Alexander the Great; wrote on logic)

Greek Philosopher Collection: Study for the Death of Socrates (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Study for the Death of Socrates (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR201681 Study for the Death of Socrates (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Etude pour La Mort de Socrate; ); French

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Xenophanes (c. 560-c. 478 BC) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Bust of Xenophanes (c. 560-c. 478 BC) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR170283 Bust of Xenophanes (c.560-c.478 BC) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Greek Philosopher Collection: Bust of Plato (c. 427-c. 348 BC) engraved by Lucas Emil Vorsterman (1595-1675) (engraving)

Bust of Plato (c. 427-c. 348 BC) engraved by Lucas Emil Vorsterman (1595-1675) (engraving)
XIR159385 Bust of Plato (c.427-c.348 BC) engraved by Lucas Emil Vorsterman (1595-1675) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Greek Philosopher Collection: The Death of Socrates (470-499 BC) 1762 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

The Death of Socrates (470-499 BC) 1762 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR227684 The Death of Socrates (470-499 BC) 1762 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Saint-Quentin, Jacques Philippe Joseph de (b.1738); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; French

Greek Philosopher Collection: Democritus (c. 460-c. 370 BC), engraved from a bust in the Vatican Museum (engraving)

Democritus (c. 460-c. 370 BC), engraved from a bust in the Vatican Museum (engraving)
XJF115814 Democritus (c.460-c.370 BC), engraved from a bust in the Vatican Museum (engraving) (b/w photo) by Day, Alexander (1773-1841) (after); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

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Greek philosophers have left an indelible mark on the world of philosophy, shaping our understanding of life and existence. From Anaxagoras to Epictetus, their wisdom has been immortalized in various forms of art. In a captivating engraving by S. Beyssent, we see the faces of Anaxagoras and Epictetus etched into history. These great thinkers lived centuries apart but shared a profound curiosity about the universe and human nature. Edgar Degas, known as "the Diogenial Painter, " pays homage to these philosophical giants with his lithograph. The image captures the essence of Diogenes, a controversial figure who challenged societal norms with his unconventional lifestyle. The photograph depicting "The Death of Socrates" transports us back to ancient Athens, where this iconic philosopher faced his demise for challenging conventional beliefs. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dared to question authority. A stunning marble sculpture from 1693 portrays Alexander the Great alongside Diogenes. This juxtaposition symbolizes the clash between power and simplicity, highlighting how even mighty conquerors sought wisdom from humble philosophers. Busts crafted in exquisite marble immortalize renowned thinkers such as Socrates, Aristotle, Zeno of Citium, Plato, and Heraclitus. Each sculpture captures their distinctive features while embodying their intellectual prowess that continues to inspire generations. Edgar Degas once again celebrates Diogenes through a colorful lithograph titled "Le Peintre Diogenial. " This artwork showcases Degas' admiration for both philosophy and artistry as he merges two worlds into one captivating piece. An illustration from Veterum et Recentium Medicorum introduces us to Theophrastus - not only a philosopher but also an influential figure in medicine. His contributions spanned multiple disciplines and further enriched our understanding of human nature. These glimpses into Greek philosophy remind us that knowledge is timeless; it transcends centuries and continues to shape our understanding of the world.