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Heraclitus, 1628 (oil on canvas)
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Heraclitus, 1628 (oil on canvas)
5916305 Heraclitus, 1628 (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); 85.5x70 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Heraclitus of Ephesus (c.aE535 - c.aE475 BC) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, and a native of the city of Ephesus, then part of the Persian Empire, modern Turkey); Dutch, out of copyright
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Anachronism Earth Globe Golden Age Intellectual Persia Philosophy Scholar Terbrugghen Thinker Utrecht Anachronistic Ephesian
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This print showcases Hendrick Ter Brugghen's masterpiece, "Heraclitus, 1628". Painted with oil on canvas, this artwork measures 85.5x70 cm and is currently housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The painting depicts Heraclitus of Ephesus, a renowned pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived between approximately 535-475 BC. Born in Ephesus (modern-day Turkey), which was then part of the Persian Empire, Heraclitus pondered the mysteries of life and existence during a time of great intellectual exploration. Ter Brugghen's portrayal captures the essence of this influential thinker through an allegorical lens. The Dutch artist masterfully combines elements from both his own Golden Age style and that of Caravaggio to create a striking composition. With anachronistic touches like a globe representing Earth and other symbolic objects scattered around him, Ter Brugghen invites viewers to contemplate Heraclitus' timeless wisdom within their contemporary context. In this portrait, we see a man deeply immersed in thought - his profile exuding intellect and contemplation. Through skillful brushwork and attention to detail, Ter Brugghen brings forth not only the physical likeness but also the profound ideas that defined Heraclitus' philosophy. As you gaze upon this remarkable image captured by Bridgeman Images, let yourself be transported back to ancient times when scholars like Heraclitus sought answers about our world's
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