Democritus Collection

Robert Burton
ROBERT BURTON (1577-1640) English clergyman and author who wrote The Anatomy of Melancholy under the pseudonym of Democritus Junior in 1621

Democritus / Blake / Rubens
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher

Democritus / Day / Rome
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher

Democritus lost in meditation
6266147 Democritus lost in meditation; (add.info.: Democritus lost in meditation. Democritus, c. 460 BC- c.370 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher who conceived an atomic theory of the universe)

Democritus, 1615-1618. Creator: Ribera, José, de (1591-1652)
Democritus, 1615-1618. Found in the Collection of the Collezione Michelangelo Poletti, Castello di San Martino, Soverzano.

Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, between c.1750 and c.1757. Creator: Johann Christoph Ludwig Lücke
Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, between c.1750 and c.1757

Democritus, 1628. Creator: Hendrick ter Brugghen
Democritus, 1628

Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651

Democritus in Meditation, 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Democritus in Meditation, 1662

Democritus, c. 1596. Creator: Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602)
Democritus, c. 1596. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Democritus and Protagoras, 1778. Creator: William Pether
Democritus and Protagoras, 1778

La Fontaines Fables - Democritus and the Abderanians
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Democritus and the Abderanians. Democritus (460 to c)

The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas)
990346 The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 92.4x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cheerful Democritus. Charles Antoine Coypel (1694-1752)

Portrait of ancient greek philosopher Democritus (stipple engraving)
812913 Portrait of ancient greek philosopher Democritus (stipple engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heraclitus and Democritus (oil on canvas)
3496704 Heraclitus and Democritus (oil on canvas) by Figino, Ambrogio Giovanni (1548-1608); 52x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Ambrogio Figino-Eraclito e Democrito 52x73cm)

Demokritos (engraving)
662790 Demokritos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demokritos. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Hippocrates and Democritus (oil on canvas)
808705 Hippocrates and Democritus (oil on canvas) by Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz. (1620-83); 67.5x81.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippocrates of Kos (c.460-c.370 BC)

Democritus (engraving)
2781183 Democritus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Democritus. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

Bust of Democritus (bronze)
LRI662320 Bust of Democritus (bronze) by Greek School; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Democritus (" chosen of the people" ) (ca. 460 - ca)

Democritus in Meditation (engraving)
LMG150677 Democritus in Meditation (engraving) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 45.8x27.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Italian, out of copyright

Democritus (engraving)
979864 Democritus (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Democritus, ancient Greek philosopher. After Peter Paul Rubens, engraved by John Barlow)

Fools Cap World Map, c. 1590 (engraving)
3036384 Fools Cap World Map, c.1590 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); (add.info.: Antique print of a world map as the face of a court jesterAs A Fools CapA ; engraving, c. 1590)

Heraclitus, 1634. Creator: Ribera, Jose, de (1591-1652)
Heraclitus, 1634. Private Collection

Democritus, 1630. Creator: Ribera, Jose, de (1591-1652)
Democritus, 1630. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Democritus, (c460-370 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Democritus, (c460-370 BC), 1830. Democritus (c460-370 BC) Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher remembered for his formulation of atomic theory of the universe

Engraving with Heraclitus 535-484 BC. and Democritus 460-370 BC. Greek philosophers

Democritus and Protagoras. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Heraclitus and Democritus, 1486. Artist: Bramante, Donato (1444-1514)
Heraclitus and Democritus, 1486. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

The Cheerful Democritus, 18th century. Artist: Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722)
The Cheerful Democritus, 18th century. Private Collection

Heraclitus, c. 1647-1648. Artist: Ter Borch, Gerard, the Younger (1617-1681)
Heraclitus, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Democritus and Abderites. Found in the Collection of Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts, Paris

Democritus in Meditation, 1651. Artist: Rosa, Salvatore (1615-1673)
Democritus in Meditation, 1651. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Heraclitus and Democritus, early 17th century. Artist: Dirck van Baburen
Heraclitus and Democritus, early 17th century. Heraclitus (535-475 BC) and Democritus (460-370 BC) were Ancient Greek philosophers

Heraclitus, 1630. Artist: Moreelse, Johan (Johannes Pauwelsz. ) (c. 1603?1634)
Heraclitus, 1630. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Democritus, 1630. Artist: Moreelse, Johan (Johannes Pauwelsz. ) (c. 1603?1634)
Democritus, 1630. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Democritus smiling leaning arm celestial globe
Democritus, smiling and leaning with one arm on a celestial globe with images of the constellations. A beret decorated with a medallion on his head

Democritus laughs Greek philosopher Democritus
Democritus laughs, The Greek philosopher Democritus is sitting in his office near a globe and smiling, (story of) Democritus, the philosopher, globe, laughing, Jan van der Bruggen (attributed to)

Bust Democritus Democrit title object forty pieces
Bust of Democritus Democrit (title on object) One and forty pieces, Verscheydene Sinnebbeelden (series title), Bust of the philosopher Democritus in a niche

philosophers Herakliet Demokriet globe Heraclitus
The philosophers Herakliet and Demokriet with a globe, globe, Heraclitus, the weeping philosopher, and Democritus, the laughing philosopher (in allegorical or symbolic frame or setting)

Democritus / Coypel
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher Date: 460 - 357 BC

Epicurus. Bust of the Greek philosopher Epicurus (c.341-270 BC). He extended the idea (due to Democritus) that matter consists of atoms, differing in size and shape

Democritus / Barlow / Rubens
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher Date: 460 - 357 BC

Four bulldogs on a greetings card -- The Philosophers. With quotations (forming a four-line verse) from Lucretius, Hamlet, Kirke White and Democritus. Date: circa 1890s

Democritus Meditation 1662 Etching drypoint Sheet
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Three ox skulls two horse grotesque head study
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Three human skulls study Democritus Meditation
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Drawings Prints, Print, Democritus, seated, holding book, looking towards, viewer
Drawings and Prints, Print, Democritus, seated, holding a book and looking towards the viewer, Artist, After, Jusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto), John Dean, Spanish, Jativa 1591-1652 Naples

Two ox skulls portion third study Democritus
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Democritus, the ancient Greek philosopher, continues to captivate minds even after centuries. His profound ideas and influence have left an indelible mark on history. Robert Burton, in his work "The Anatomy of Melancholy, " delves into Democritus' philosophy as a means to understand human emotions. In Rome, Democritus is immortalized through various artistic interpretations. Artists like Blake, Rubens, and Coypel have depicted him in their masterpieces. Whether it's the vibrant strokes of oil on canvas or the intricate details of stipple engravings, these artworks bring forth the essence of this great thinker. One such portrayal can be found in La Fontaine's Fables where Democritus encounters the Abderanians with his characteristic cheerfulness. This story showcases his ability to find joy amidst adversity and offers valuable lessons for all. "The Cheerful Democritus, " painted in 1746 by an unknown artist, captures his infectious laughter and optimistic outlook towards life. The painting serves as a reminder that happiness can be found even in the darkest times. A stipple engraving presents us with a detailed portrait of this esteemed philosopher from ancient Greece. It highlights his wisdom and intellectual prowess that continue to inspire generations. Heraclitus and they can often mentioned together due to their contrasting philosophies - one emphasizing change while the other focusing on stability. An oil-on-canvas masterpiece beautifully depicts their philosophical debate frozen in time. Another engraving portrays Demokritos himself; it provides a glimpse into his appearance during those ancient times when he pondered over fundamental questions about existence and reality. In yet another captivating artwork titled "Hippocrates and Democritus, " we witness two brilliant minds coming together - one being the father of medicine while the other revolutionizing our understanding of atoms and nature itself. Lastly, a bronze bust immortalizes Democritus, capturing his likeness for eternity.