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Poster Print : Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
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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
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Antiquities Antiquity Bone Bones Boot Boots Carriage Boot Dark Darkness Democritus Depressed Depressing Meditating Meditation Philosopher Philosophy Rosa Salvator Rosa Salvatore Salvator Rosa Salvatore Rosa Sandal Sandals Shoe Shoes Skull Skulls Thinking Thoughtful Ancient Greek Dane Danes National Gallery Of Denmark Statens Museum For Kunst
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the timeless wisdom of ancient philosopher Democritus with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating artwork, created by the renowned Baroque painter Salvator Rosa around 1650-1651, depicts Democritus in deep meditation, pondering the end of all things. The atmospheric setting, filled with the artist's signature use of dramatic light and shadow, adds an intriguing depth to this thought-provoking image. Bring the philosophical musings of Democritus to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality poster print from Heritage Images.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 30.3cm (7.3" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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a captivating oil painting by the Italian Baroque artist Salvator Rosa, dates back to the seventeenth century. This masterpiece, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark), depicts the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus deep in contemplation, surrounded by the tranquility of the night. Clad in simple, worn apparel, Democritus sits cross-legged on a rocky outcropping, his gaze fixed on the horizon. He wears a long, flowing robe, held in place by a belt, and a simple tunic beneath. His feet are shod in sandals, the leather worn thin and frayed at the edges. In his left hand, he holds a bone, possibly a skull, while his right hand gestures in a thoughtful manner, as if imparting wisdom to an unseen audience. The background of the painting is a dark, ominous landscape, with the sky a deep, inky black, punctuated by the faint glow of stars. A carriage boot and an urn lie at Democritus' feet, adding to the sense of antiquity and the passage of time. The painting's title, "Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things," suggests that the philosopher is contemplating the cycle of life and the inevitability of death. Rosa's use of color and light creates a striking contrast between the warm, earthy tones of Democritus and the cold, dark hues of the night sky. The painting's location in the National Gallery of Denmark is a fitting tribute to the heritage of both the artist and the subject, who hail from ancient Greece and seventeenth-century Italy, respectively. This thought-provoking work of art continues to captivate viewers with its exploration of the human condition and the passage of time.
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