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A number of deceased philosophers and writers discussing with each other
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Allegorical representation with deceased philosophers and writers discussing with each other in Elysium. On the left in the foreground the Greek lyric poet Anacreon in conversation with Aristotle. In the middle Homer and Aesop, Alexander the Great and the courtesan Phryne. In the background more historical figures. In the margin a three-line inscription in French.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineEen aantal overleden filosofen en schrijvers discussiëren met elkaar. 1727. Bernard Picart. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
