Plato Collection

Platos Cave Allegory
In Platos Republic Socrates likens mankind to prisoners in a cave who see only the shadows of reality, and the philosophers to those who have been given a glimpse of it

Science Allegorised
Philosophy enthroned, surrounded by the sciences - Grammar, Rhetoric, Linguistics, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy, with Socrates and Plato and scholars writing

Cave of Plato, Jan Saenredam, Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1604

School of Athens, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
XIR472 School of Athens, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher
Plato (427-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method. His writings shaped and continue to have a profound influence on Western thought

Plato, caricature
Plato. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato (427-347 BC). Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Plato / Uffizi Bust
PLATO aka Aristocles Greek philosopher, disciple of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle

Atlantis (Avotin)
The Atlantean capital as described by Plato

The School of Athens. (Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Creator: Raphael
The School of Athens. (Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Private Collection

Platos map of Atlantis, artwork. Artwork of the mythological city of Atlantis, as described by the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

PANC2A-00056
Bust of Plato. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii
GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii

Statue of Plato, The Academy, Athens, Greece, Europe

Plato, Bust
PLATO also known as Aristocles Greek philosopher

Bust of Plato, 428-427 B. C. 348-347 B. was an ancient Greek philosopher
7278194 Bust of Plato, 428-427 B. C. 348-347 B. was an ancient Greek philosopher; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of Plato, 428-427 B. C. 348-347 B)

Illustrations from Boethius's 'De Musical'
1578286 Illustrations from Boethius's 'De Musical'; (add.info.: Illustrations from Boethius's 'De Musical')

Page of an edition of the "Complete Works" (Omnia Divina Platonis Opera) by philosopher Plato (428-348 BC)
AIS5352533 Page of an edition of the "Complete Works" (Omnia Divina Platonis Opera) by philosopher Plato (428-348 BC) (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Plato with students in his Acadamy
6266153 Plato with students in his Acadamy; (add.info.: Plato with students in his Acadamy. Plato, early 400's BC-c. 348 BC. Athenian philosopher)

Plato
3671168 Plato; (add.info.: PLATO, ATHENIAN PHILOSOPHER, 428 - 347 B.C.); Photo © Zev Radovan.

Plato, ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)
8635089 Plato, ancient Greek philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plato (c428-c347 BC), ancient Greek philosopher

Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens
5309169 Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens)

Title page of the "Complete Works" (Omnia Divina Platonis Opera) of the philosopher Plato (428-348 BC)
AIS5351142 Title page of the "Complete Works" (Omnia Divina Platonis Opera) of the philosopher Plato (428-348 BC), 1548 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona

Plato's Academy (mosaic)
6384201 Plato's Academy (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: The Plato academy, l'accademia di Platone rom the House of T)

A section of the moon
5312015 A section of the moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a section of the moon in the region of Mare Imbrium with details showing craters Newton and Plato under different lighting conditions)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Diogenes and Plato (litho)
8660749 Diogenes and Plato (litho) by Titus, C. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes and Plato. Many sharp wordy combats were waged between the philosopher Diogenes and Plato)

Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving)
1574480 Ancient Greek Philospher, Theophrastus, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philospher and scientist

Statue of Socrates, 1860
1577570 Statue of Socrates, 1860; (add.info.: Statue of Socrates.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Plato (c428-c348 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher (marble)
541150 Plato (c428-c348 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher (marble); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Plato (Roman copy based on Greek original), Last quarter of the 4th century.. Found in the Collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome.

Platonic Academy. Creator: Delville, Jean (1867-1953)
Platonic Academy. Found in the collection of Musee d'Orsay, Paris.

The School of Plato, 1898 (oil on canvas)
XIR59073 The School of Plato, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); 260x605 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Philosopher's Garden by Jean Delville).

Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century

AI Image - Bust of Plato, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Bust of Plato, 2023. Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher (c428-348 BC)

Plato's Cave, 1604. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Plato's Cave, 1604

The Academy of Plato. Creator: Salvator Rosa
The Academy of Plato

Socrates and Diotima, 1775/80. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
Socrates and Diotima, 1775/80

The Symposium of Plato, 1648. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Symposium of Plato, 1648

Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pythagoras, (c570-c495 BC), 1830. Pythagoras (c570-c495 BC) ancient Ionian Greek philosopher whose political and religious teachings influenced the philosophies of Plato, Aristotle, and through them

The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. Artist: Raphael
The School of Athens, detail of Plato & Aristotle, 1508-1511. The School of Athens was painted by Raphael Sanzio for Pope Julius II (1503-1513)

Statue of Plato in front of The Academy of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece

The Academy of Athens, Athens, Attica, Greece

Portrait of Plato, copy after the statue by Silanion (marble)
3359304 Portrait of Plato, copy after the statue by Silanion (marble) by Roman; Centrale Montemartini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Plato, marble from Luni, copy after the statue by Silanion)

Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362158 Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Portrait of Plato (marble)
2562043 Portrait of Plato (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: After an original from the 4th century BC MC inv 571); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362159 Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

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"Exploring the Depths of Plato's Wisdom: From Allegories to Atlantis" Delve into the philosophical world of Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas have shaped Western thought for centuries. One of his most famous allegories, the "Plato's Cave Allegory, " invites us to question our perception of reality and seek enlightenment beyond mere shadows. Intriguingly, Plato's wisdom extends beyond philosophy into science as well. His allegorical approach allows complex scientific concepts to be easily understood by all. Just like Jan Saenredam and Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem depicted in their artwork "Cave of Plato, " they beautifully captured how science can be allegorized. Another remarkable representation is Raphael's masterpiece, "The School of Athens. " Painted on a fresco in Stanza della Segnatura, it showcases Plato alongside other great thinkers such as Aristotle. This iconic piece immortalizes the intellectual exchange that took place during Ancient Greece. While exploring Plato's works, one cannot ignore his fascination with Atlantis - a mythical island lost in time. Artists like Avotin have tried to recreate this enigmatic place through their interpretations, capturing its mystique and allure. Beyond these artistic depictions lies the man himself – a caricatured version showcasing his distinctive features and intellect. As we examine busts like the one found at Uffizi Gallery labeled "Plato / Uffizi Bust, " we are reminded not only of his physical appearance but also his profound impact on human knowledge. Lastly, let us not forget about Plato's map of Atlantis - an artistic rendering that ignites curiosity about this legendary civilization submerged beneath the ocean waves. The artwork stimulates our imagination while reminding us that there are still mysteries waiting to be unraveled. From allegories challenging our perception to captivating artworks depicting him alongside fellow philosophers or mythical realms like Atlantis – Plato continues to captivate minds across generations with his profound wisdom and intellectual legacy.