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Portrait of a philosopher
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Portrait of a philosopher

Bartolommeo Follin · 1740 - 1808 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The philosopher Archimedes with a laurel branch on his head, sitting at a table, his hand resting on a globe. On the table an hourglass, a geometric drawing, books, writing materials, measuring instruments, and a mirror. Text in the lower margin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printscholar, philosopher
Credit linePortret van filosoof. 1740 - 1808. Bartolommeo Follin. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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