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Canvas Print : The Fable of Diogenes, looking with a lantern for a good man (oil on canvas)
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The Fable of Diogenes, looking with a lantern for a good man (oil on canvas)
SCP38074 The Fable of Diogenes, looking with a lantern for a good man (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 97x145 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Diogenes (c.410-320 BC)); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22365674
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Bull Diogene Drunkenness Eunuch Monstrous Character Satyr Satyrs Skull Wonderful Character Fictional Character
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless wisdom of The Fable of Diogenes into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This exquisite oil on canvas artwork by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, also known as Il Grechetto, depicts the famous philosopher searching for an honest man with his lantern. The rich, textured canvas and vibrant colors bring out the intricate details of this masterpiece from the Prado Museum in Madrid. Transform your living space into a gallery with this thought-provoking and beautifully rendered piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Fable of Diogenes - A Search for Virtue in the Darkness
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. In this oil on canvas painting, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (Il Grechetto) brings to life the timeless tale of Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher. Measuring 97x145 cm and housed in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, this masterpiece invites viewers into a world of philosophical contemplation. The central figure of Diogenes stands tall with his iconic lantern held high, symbolizing his relentless quest for an elusive "good man". With a skull at his feet and a bull's head resting nearby, these macabre elements serve as reminders of mortality and human imperfections. Surrounding him are fantastical creatures like satyrs and eunuchs that represent different aspects of humanity - both wonderful and monstrous. Castiglione's meticulous brushwork captures every intricate detail with remarkable precision. The play of light and shadow adds depth to each character's expression, revealing their inner struggles and desires. Through this composition, the artist prompts us to reflect upon our own virtues and vices while pondering the nature of goodness itself. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded that even amidst darkness and chaos, there is always hope for enlightenment. Diogenes' unwavering determination serves as an inspiration to seek truth within ourselves and strive towards moral excellence. This print offers not only aesthetic pleasure but also intellectual stimulation – a
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