Cynicism Collection

Bronze Portrait Head of Philosopher, found in sea of Antikythera, circa late 3rd century BC. Probably Bion of Borysthenes, a cynic in 4th century BC

Portrait of an Old Man, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an Old Man, unknown date

Le Satyre au cynique sourire (The Satyr with the cynical smile), 1883. Creator: Odilon Redon
Le Satyre au cynique sourire (The Satyr with the cynical smile), 1883

Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals, 1810. Creator: Carl Russ
Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals, 1810

Portrait of an elderly lady, 1960. Creator: Walther Gamerith
Portrait of an elderly lady, 1960

Smilette, Democrat Election Poster, 1932 (litho)
PNP322045 Smilette, Democrat Election Poster, 1932 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Artist: Sebastiano Ricci
Alexander and Diogenes, late 17th-early 18th century. Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC)) visiting Diogenes of Sinope (c410-c320 BC), Greek Cynic philosopher

Diogenes, after 1527. Artist: Ugo da Carpi
Diogenes, after 1527. Diogenes (c400-323 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher who was one of the founders of the philosophy of Cynicism

Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640. Creator: Anon
Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640

A man thinks he knows but a woman knows better, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 488210)
498211 A man thinks he knows but a woman knows better, 1931 (colour litho) (see also 488210) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n.d

Portrait of Rufus Choate (1799-1859), Before 1859. Creator: Southworth and Hawes
Portrait of Rufus Choate (1799-1859), Before 1859

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485239 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (detail of 485240) by English School

Diogenes the Cynic (engraving)
662781 Diogenes the Cynic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes the Cynic. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Courtship and Marriage (engraving)
KDC349410 Courtship and Marriage (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: contrasting caricatures of man and woman before and after marriage; ); English

Le Jeu de Dez (Game of Dice), late 17th century (coloured engraving)
CHT290045 Le Jeu de Dez (Game of Dice), late 17th century (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher (engraving)
3960956 Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher (engraving) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40) (after); (add.info.: Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher)

Imagined French election posters, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796052 Imagined French election posters, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imagined French election posters)

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485240 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (see also 485239) by English School

Diogenes seated with his barrel behind him, and reading a book while holding a stick that rests on a geometry book to his right, ca. 1526-27

Diogenes, ca. 1527. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Diogenes, ca. 1527

Portrait of a Venetian Gentleman, c. 1510 / 1515. Creator: Giovanni Cariani
Portrait of a Venetian Gentleman, c. 1510/1515

Moenippus (Menipo Filosofo), 1778. Creator: Francisco Goya
Moenippus (Menipo Filosofo), 1778

Figure 42: Gaiety expressed by the ideas of lustfulness, cynicism, and lewdness. 1854-56, printed 1862

Espanola mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi) on beach, Galapagos

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) hauled out on ice, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, September

Hungarian Vizsla pup sitting looking up, against white background

Cover of La Dispute d un Asne contre frere Anselme Turmeda, printed edition in Pamplona (Navarra) in 1606, although originally written in Catalan it is only known the French version

Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher. Engraved after a 16th century work by Parmigianino, 1503-1540, proper name Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola and also known as Francesco Mazzola 1503-1540

Landscape with buildings, 1648-51 (oil on canvas)
XIR498141 Landscape with buildings, 1648-51 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 120x187 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Antisthenes of Athens, Greek philosopher
Antisthenes (c.445 BCE - c.365 BCE), Greek philosopher. Antisthenes lived in Athens. He studies under Gorgias before encountering Socrates

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"Cynicism: A Journey Through Time and Perspectives" In the late 3rd century BC, a Bronze Portrait Head of Philosopher emerged from the depths of the sea of Antikythera. This ancient relic serves as a reminder that cynicism has long been ingrained in human nature. Fast forward to 1932, when Smilette, a Democrat Election Poster, captured the essence during a politically charged era. Lithographed with bold colors and striking imagery, it reflected society's skepticism towards political promises. Ugo da Carpi's depiction of Diogenes after 1527 showcases one of history's most famous cynics. Diogenes' encounter with Alexander the Great around ca. 1580-1640 further highlights his relentless pursuit for truth amidst societal pretenses. The lithograph "A man thinks he knows but a woman knows better" from 1931 challenges gender stereotypes while subtly hinting at women's intuitive understanding beyond surface-level knowledge. Meanwhile, an unknown artist visualizes Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man - an eternal quest that resonates across time and cultures. Even Rufus Choate (1799-1859), portrayed in Southworth and Hawes' portrait before his passing, couldn't escape cynicism's grip on humanity. As we delve into history through engravings like "Diogenes the Cynic, " "Courtship and Marriage, " or even "Le Jeu de Dez (Game of Dice), " we witness how skepticism intertwines with various aspects of life – love, relationships, and chance itself. From ancient times to modern eras, these glimpses into artistry reflect our perpetual struggle to navigate between trust and doubt. Cynicism remains both a shield against deception and a barrier preventing genuine connections. So let us ponder upon these diverse expressions throughout history – each stroke capturing fragments of human nature entangled in skepticism.