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Diogenes and Alexander from Unpublished Monuments of Antiquity (Monumenti antichi inediti) by Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) after a bas-relief of Villa Albani in Rome, engraving, 1767
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Diogenes and Alexander from Unpublished Monuments of Antiquity (Monumenti antichi inediti) by Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) after a bas-relief of Villa Albani in Rome, engraving, 1767
Diogenes and Alexander from Unpublished Monuments of Antiquity (Monumenti antichi inediti) by Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) after a bas-relief of Villa Albani in Rome, engraving, 1767 18th century, Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense (Library), archaeology
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1767 Alexander The Great Arch Barrel Dispute Fortified Wall Gesturing Illustration Technique Only Men Philosopher Semi Dress Suit Of Amour Talking Two People Diogenes Of Sinope Johann Joachim Winckelmann
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This print captures a moment frozen in time from Johann Joachim Winckelmann's "Unpublished Monuments of Antiquity". The engraving, created in 1767, depicts the legendary encounter between Diogenes and Alexander the Great. In this scene, we see Diogenes, the renowned philosopher known for his unconventional lifestyle and disregard for material possessions. He is depicted as a semi-dressed figure with a barrel serving as his humble shelter. His gestures and animated conversation suggest an intense philosophical dispute with Alexander. On the other side stands Alexander the Great, one of history's most powerful conquerors. Dressed in a suit of armor, he listens intently to Diogenes' arguments while accompanied by his loyal dog. The setting itself adds depth to this historical moment. An archway frames the two figures against a fortified wall, symbolizing their clash of ideologies within society's boundaries. Winckelmann's masterful illustration technique brings life to this ancient bas-relief from Villa Albani in Rome. The horizontal composition allows us to fully appreciate every detail and nuance captured within this engraved image. As we gaze upon this extraordinary artwork, we are transported back to 18th-century Rome where philosophy clashed with power and wisdom challenged authority—a timeless depiction that continues to captivate our imagination today.
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