Jusepe de Ribera's portrait of Aristotle is one of six imaginary portraits of ancient philosophers commissioned in 1636 by the Prince of Lichtenstein . The artists conception of Aristotle as an ordinary man wearing a scholar's cap and a ragged robe , a " beggar philosopher " , is a type that enjoyed great popularity in the 17th century . Ribera's direct, naturalistic style and his dramatic use of light , both of which derive from Caravaggio , combine to create a powerful evocation of a philosopher deep in thought .
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Sunday, 13 November 2011
' Aristotle ' Jusepe de Ribera . Spanish ( 1590 - 1652 ) Oil on canvas circa 1637
Jusepe de Ribera's portrait of Aristotle is one of six imaginary portraits of ancient philosophers commissioned in 1636 by the Prince of Lichtenstein . The artists conception of Aristotle as an ordinary man wearing a scholar's cap and a ragged robe , a " beggar philosopher " , is a type that enjoyed great popularity in the 17th century . Ribera's direct, naturalistic style and his dramatic use of light , both of which derive from Caravaggio , combine to create a powerful evocation of a philosopher deep in thought .
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