Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Alexander the Great and Diogenes of Sinope

When Alexander of Macedonia met Diogenes of Sinope in the Greek city of Corinth, the cynic philosopher said: “Get out of my way because you are blocking the sun”.


Quando Alexandre da Macedónia encontrou Diógenes de Sinope na cidade grega de Corinto, o filósofo cínico terá dito: “Sai da minha frente porque me tapas o sol”.

Unknown (Urbino 16th century)-'Alexander and Diogenes'-majolica with polychrome decoration embellished Lyon-Musée des Beaux-Arts (H 494)

Giovanni Battista Langetti (1625-1676)-'Alexander and Diogenes'-oil on canvas-ca 1650 Venezia-Fondazione Querini Stampalia

Hendrik Heerschop (ca 1620-1672)- 'Alexander and Diogenes'

Matvei Ivanovich Puchinov (1716-1797)-'Alexander and Diogenes'-oil on canvas-1762

Pierre Paul Sevin (1640-1710)-'Alexander and Diogenes'-oil on canvas-ca 1700

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