Plato Collection (page 3)

Platonic Academy. Mosaic from Pompeii, 1st century BC. Artist: Classical Antiquities
Platonic Academy. Mosaic from Pompeii, 1st century BC. Found in the collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Plato. Private Collection

Philosophia, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Philosophia, 1502 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Diogenes and Plato, 1649. Artist: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)
Diogenes and Plato, 1649. Found in the collection of the Musei Capitolini, Rome

The Symposium (Second Version), ca 1871-1874. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
The Symposium (Second Version), ca 1871-1874. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher. Plato (c428-c348 BC) was a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle. His most famous work is The Republic, in which he outlines his vision of an ideal state

Bust of the Greek philosopher Plato, 4th century BC
A Roman copy of a Greek original bust of Plato (424/3-348/7 BC) of the mid 4th century BC, from the Louvres collection, 4th century BC

St Thomas Aquinas, Italian theologian and philosopher. Also known as Doctor Angelicus, St Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was a member of the Dominican order who attempted to reconcile Aristotles science

School of Athens, c1510. Artist: Raphael
School of Athens, c1510. Fresco showing Greek philosphers and scientists with Plato (428-348BC) and his pupil Aristotle (384-322BC) in the centre

Legendary island of Atlantis. Atlantis was first described by Plato and was said to lie just beyond the Pillars of Hercules (Gibraltar and Mount Hacho)

Plato (c428-c348 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Plato was a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle. His most famous work is The Republic, in which he outlines his vision of an ideal state

Roman mosaic of Plato and his school of philosophers, Pompeii, Italy

Platonic solids

Plato and his students in the academys garden
Illustration of a Plato and his students in the academys garden

Plato
Bust of Plato (428-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos work was, and is, a major influence on the development of European philosophical and scientific thought

Lady Jane Grey reading Plato
Roger Ascham calling on Lady Jane Grey at Bradgate, 1550. Hand-colored engraving of an illustration

Bust of Plato, 428 / 427 or 424 / 423 - 348 / 347 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher
Bust of Plato, 428/427 or 424/423 - 348/347 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the Academy in Athens

School Plato
School of Plato

The Academy At Athens By James Clark. From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G. Wells Volume 1, Published 1920
The Academy At Athens By James Clark. From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 1, Published 1920

The bust of Plato, in a niche, ca. 1620 Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
The bust of Plato, in a niche, ca. 1620

Plato (428 / 427-348 / 347 BC). Bust. 2nd-3rd C. AD
Plato (428/427-348/347 BC). Philosopher and mathematician in Classical Greece. Bust. 2nd-3rd C. AD. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Critias (460-403 BC). Engraving. Colored
Critias (460-403 BC). Greek sophist. One of the Thirty Tyrants. Engraving. Colored

Plato (Stodart)
PLATO (originally Aristocles) Athenian philosopher Date: 428 - 348/7 BC

Plato aka Aristocles, with followers
Plato aka Aristocles(428-348/7 BC), Greek philosopher with a group of his followers

Marsilio Ficino, Italian philosopher
Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499), Italian philosopher. Date: 1648

RAPHAEL: SCHOOL OF ATHENS. Fresco, 1509-10

The Four Cardinal Virtues Prudence
Late 15thttthcentury marble-inlay mosaic of Prudence, one of the four Cardinal Virtues, along with Justice, Temperance and Fortitude

The Four Cardinal Virtues Justice
Late 15th century marble-inlay mosaic of Justice, one of the four Cardinal Virtues, along with Prudence, Temperance, and Fortitude

PLATO (428-348 BC). Greek philosopher. Portrait
" PLATO (428-348 BC). Greek philosopher. Portrait of Plato. Engraving. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."

Plato, Greek philosopher
Plato (428 BCE - 347 BCE), Greek philosopher. Platos work was, and is, a major influence on the development of European philosophical and scientific thought

Plato
Portrait of Plato. Hand-colored engraving from the 17th century

Plato (Thevet)
PLATO Athenian philosopher

Philo Judaeus / Alexandria
PHILO JUDAEUS or PHILO OF ALEXANDRIA Jewish philosopher, known as " the Jewish Plato"

St Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) Also known as Doctor Angelicus, member of Dominican order. Italian theologian and philosopher who attempted to reconcile Aristotles science with Christian doctrine

The School of Athens showing Greek philosophers and scientist with Plato (428-348 BC) and his pupil Aristotle (384-322 BC) in the centre. Raphael (1483-1520) Raffaello Santi, Italian painter. Vatican

Close-up view of the moon showing impact crater Plato

Craters Copernicus, Plato, Eratosthenes, and Archimedes near the Montes Apenninus mountain range

Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

Platos Cave (oil on panel)
XIR179312 Platos Cave (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info.: an allegory on the human condition; Behold)

The Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas (tempera on panel)
XIR165159 The Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas (tempera on panel) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); 230x102 cm; Louvre, Paris

Triumph of fame, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, c. 1565

1147462; out of copyright

RAPHAEL: SCHOOL OF ATHENS. In the center: Plato (left), and Aristotle. Detail, fresco, 1509-10, by Raphael

PLATO (c427 B. C. -c347 B. C. ). Greek philosopher
PLATO (c427 B.C.-c347 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Detail from Raphaels fresco, The School of Athens

BOETHIUS (c480-524). Roman philosopher. A page from a 12th-century copy of Boethius De Musica showing Boethius, top left, with Pythagoras, Plato and Nicomachus

Picture No. 10734916
Indian Boy - Maya La Candon Date:

Plato (c428-c348 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. Chromolithograph

Averroes (Ibn Rushd) 1126-1198 full name Abu Al-Walid Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn Rushd, eminent medieval Islamic philosopher, native of Cordova

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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.