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Ostracism in Ancient Greece: "" Aristide and the Peasant"" An illiterate peasant who does not recognize the Athenian statesman Aristide the Just (530-467 BC), strikes with ostracism, asks him to write for himself his name on a shard
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Ostracism in Ancient Greece: "" Aristide and the Peasant"" An illiterate peasant who does not recognize the Athenian statesman Aristide the Just (530-467 BC), strikes with ostracism, asks him to write for himself his name on a shard
ELD4917900 Ostracism in Ancient Greece: "" Aristide and the Peasant"" An illiterate peasant who does not recognize the Athenian statesman Aristide the Just (530-467 BC), strikes with ostracism, asks him to write for himself his name on a shard, 483 BC (Ostracism during the athenian democracy: the athenian stateman Aristides (530 BC). BC - 468 BC) is asked by an illiterate voter, who did not know him, to write upon his ostrakon (voting shard) the name of Aristides (Aristeides) Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Ostracism in Ancient Greece: "" Aristide and the Peasant"" An illiterate peasant who does not recognize the Athenian statesman Aristide the Just (530-467 BC), strikes with ostracism, asks him to write for himself his name on a shard, 483 BC (Ostracism during the athenian democracy: the athenian stateman Aristides (530 BC). BC - 468 BC) is asked by an illiterate voter, who did not know him, to write upon his ostrakon (voting shard) the name of Aristides (Aristeides) Engraving 19th century Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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The print captures a pivotal moment in Ancient Greek history, showcasing the practice of ostracism during the Athenian democracy. In the image titled "Aristide and the Peasant," we see an illiterate peasant who unknowingly asks the renowned statesman Aristides the Just to write his own name on a shard for voting. This interaction highlights the democratic process of ostracism, where citizens could vote to exile a prominent figure from Athens for ten years.
Aristides, known for his integrity and fairness, is approached by a voter who does not recognize him, emphasizing that in this democratic system, every citizen had equal power regardless of social status or education. The engraving from the 19th century beautifully captures this historical moment with intricate details and symbolism.
This scene serves as a reminder of the importance of civic engagement and participation in governance. It showcases how even those without formal education or knowledge of political figures could have a say in shaping their society through voting. The print invites viewers to reflect on ancient practices of democracy and its relevance in modern times.
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