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Diogene asking for almone to statues. (Sinope Diogene called cynical
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Diogene asking for almone to statues. (Sinope Diogene called cynical
LSE4314803 Diogene asking for almone to statues. (Sinope Diogene called cynical, around 413-around 327 BC). Painting by Jean Bernard Restout (1732-1797), Oil On Canvas, 1765. Musee des Beaux Arts de Toulouse. by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Diogene asking for almone to statues. (Sinope Diogene called cynical, around 413-around 327 BC). Painting by Jean Bernard Restout (1732-1797), Oil On Canvas, 1765. Musee des Beaux Arts de Toulouse.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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327 Bc 413 V Beggar Derision Diogene Of Sinope Known As The Cynic V Intellectual Misery Mocking Oldness Outlandish Pauper Antique Greece Grece Old Man
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This print captures the essence of Diogene, a renowned philosopher from ancient Greece, as he asks for alms from statues. Painted by Jean Bernard Restout in 1765, this oil on canvas artwork is currently housed in the Musee des Beaux Arts de Toulouse. Diogene, also known as Diogenes of Sinope and called cynical due to his unconventional beliefs and lifestyle, lived between 413 and 327 BC. In this painting, Restout skillfully portrays the old philosopher with an air of misery and destitution. The artist's attention to detail brings out the human emotions etched on Diogene's face - a mix of despair and longing. The composition itself is thought-provoking; it juxtaposes the grandeur of statues against the humble figure of Diogene begging for help. This contrast highlights not only his poverty but also his defiance towards societal norms. It symbolizes his rejection of material wealth and status in favor of pursuing wisdom and truth. Through this image, we are transported back to ancient Greece where philosophical ideas flourished amidst political turmoil. It serves as a reminder that intellectual pursuits often come at odds with conventional notions of success. Overall, this print beautifully encapsulates both the historical significance and artistic brilliance behind Jean Bernard Restout's portrayal of Diogene asking for alms to statues.
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