Diogenes The Cynic Collection

Alexander the Great visits Diogenes
6266149 Alexander the Great visits Diogenes; (add.info.: Alexander the Great visits Diogenes. The story is that Diogenes was basking in the morning sun)

Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic
6266148 Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic; (add.info.: Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic c.400 BC -323 BC, about to throw away his cup which he considered merely an encumbrance after seeing a)

Diogenes Throwing away his Drinking Cup, 1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Diogenes Throwing away his Drinking Cup, 1651. The Greek philosopher went to drink from a pool using a cup. He saw a child drinking from his hands,

Diogenes Casting away his Bowl, 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Diogenes Casting away his Bowl, 1662

Diogenes Casting Away His Bowl, 1615-1673. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Diogenes Casting Away His Bowl, 1615-1673

Diogenes, 1774. Creator: John Downman
Diogenes, 1774

Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals, 1810. Creator: Carl Russ
Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals, 1810

Andriana Palma and Diogenes the Cynic, 1596. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Andriana Palma and Diogenes the Cynic, 1596

The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great, 1784. Creator: Quirin Mark
The meeting of Diogenes of Sinope and Alexander the Great, 1784

Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640. Creator: Anon
Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640

Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n.d

Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher (engraving)
3960956 Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher (engraving) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40) (after); (add.info.: Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher)

Diogenes of Sinope (engraving)
816559 Diogenes of Sinope (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes of Sinope, Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy)

Diogenes seated with his barrel behind him, and reading a book while holding a stick that rests on a geometry book to his right, ca. 1526-27

Diogenes, ca. 1527. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Diogenes, ca. 1527

Diogenes searching for a honest man, ca. 1645-47. Creator: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
Diogenes searching for a honest man, ca. 1645-47. Carried a lamp during the day, claiming to be looking for an honest man

Diogenes, 1685-1734. Creator: Andrea Procaccini
Diogenes, 1685-1734

Diogenes, seated before his barrel, reading from a book, a plucked hen standing behind him at right, ca. 1527-30

Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher. Engraved after a 16th century work by Parmigianino, 1503-1540, proper name Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola and also known as Francesco Mazzola 1503-1540

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"Diogenes the Cynic: Challenging Conventions and Searching for Truth" In the 3rd century BC, a Greek philosopher named Diogenes of Sinope emerged as one of history's most eccentric and thought-provoking figures. His encounters with notable individuals like Alexander the Great left an indelible mark on philosophical discourse. The meeting between Alexander and Diogenes in 1784, depicted by Quirin Mark, symbolizes their contrasting ideologies. While Alexander was a powerful conqueror, Diogenes chose to live a simple life in search of truth. Similarly, an anonymous artist captured this encounter around ca. 1580-1640, highlighting their stark differences. Diogenes' relentless pursuit for honesty is epitomized in Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's painting from ca. 1645-47 titled "Diogenes searching for an honest man. " This iconic image showcases his determination to find integrity amidst societal corruption. Throughout history, artists have immortalized Diogenes seated with his barrel behind him or reading a book while holding a stick. These depictions by Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio (ca. 1527), Andrea Procaccini (1685-1734), and others capture his unconventional lifestyle and commitment to intellectual pursuits. Parmigianino's engraving from the 16th century portrays Diogenes' influence enduring through time as it was later engraved by Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (also known as Parmigianino). This signifies how his philosophy resonated across generations. Diogenes embodied cynicism—a school of thought that challenged social norms and advocated living according to nature rather than artificial conventions. He believed that true happiness could be found through self-sufficiency and detachment from material possessions. While some may view Diogenes as radical or absurd, he remains an enigmatic figure whose ideas continue to provoke contemplation.