Cynic Collection

Diogenes, 1860 (oil on linen)
WLT207124 Diogenes, 1860 (oil on linen) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 74.5x101 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

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

Bronze Portrait Head of Philosopher, found in sea of Antikythera, circa late 3rd century BC. Probably Bion of Borysthenes, a cynic in 4th century BC

Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630059 Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece)

Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals, 1810. Creator: Carl Russ
Diogenes in His Tub with Alexander and His Generals, 1810

Portrait of the Greek philosopher Diogenes (marble)
3362285 Portrait of the Greek philosopher Diogenes (marble) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Diogenes of Sinope: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362161 Diogenes of Sinope: 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

Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640. Creator: Anon
Alexander the Great meeting Diogenes, ca. 1580-1640

Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man, n.d

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485239 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (detail of 485240) by English School

Diogenes the Cynic (engraving)
662781 Diogenes the Cynic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes the Cynic. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Diogenes (d. c. 320 BC) reading a newspaper, c. 1870 (colour lithograph)
CHT231182 Diogenes (d.c.320 BC) reading a newspaper, c.1870 (colour lithograph) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Man Who Lives by his Wits, no. 28 from Galerie Physionomique
XIR218900 The Man Who Lives by his Wits, no.28 from Galerie Physionomique (coloured engraving) by Travies de Villiers, Charles Joseph (1804-59); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Diogenes, 1905 (oil on canvas)
MMT233116 Diogenes, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: looking with a lantern for an honest man; ); French, out of copyright

Bust of Diogenes (marble)
ALI345953 Bust of Diogenes (marble) by Roman; Pinacoteca Capitolina, Palazzo Conservatori, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: buste de Diogene; Greek philosopher (413-323 BC); ); Alinari

Diogenes (oil on canvas)
487837 Diogenes (oil on canvas) by Loth, Johann Karl (1632-98); 103.2x83.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Diogenes was a Greek philosopher of the 4th century BC)

Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 (oil on canvas)
PWI82321 Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Monsiau, Nicolas Andre (1754-1837); 140.5x180 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Diogenes of Sinope (engraving)
816559 Diogenes of Sinope (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes of Sinope, Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy)

Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630069 Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

Diogenes asking for alms, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI345949 Diogenes asking for alms, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Museo Torlonia, Rome

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485240 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (see also 485239) by English School

Bust of Diogenes (marble)
ALI345952 Bust of Diogenes (marble) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: buste de Diogene; Greek philosopher (413-323 BC); ); Alinari

Bust of Antisthenes (c. 440-c. 371 BC) (stone)
XIR223681 Bust of Antisthenes (c.440-c.371 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Mr George Bennett as Apemantus, Act I Scene 2, in Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
STC134776 Mr George Bennett as Apemantus, Act I Scene 2, in Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (engraving) by English School

Moenippus (Menipo Filosofo), 1778. Creator: Francisco Goya
Moenippus (Menipo Filosofo), 1778

Diogenes Of Sinope, Aka Diogenes The Cynic, Born Circa 412 Bc Died 323 Bc. Greek Philosopher. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880

Diogenes, after 1527. Artist: Ugo da Carpi
Diogenes, after 1527. Diogenes (c400-323 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher who was one of the founders of the philosophy of Cynicism

Diogenes of Sinope, Greek philosopher
Diogenes (412 BCE - 323 BCE), Greek philosopher. Diogenes was born at Sinope in modern-day Turkey. Educated as a banker, he was exiled for defacing currency and moved to Athens

Alexander and Diogenes. Alexander The Great (Alexander III of Macedon 356-323 BC) visiting Diogenes of Sinope (c410 -c320 BC), Greek Cynic philosopher living in his tub in Athens

Diogenes (Thevet)
DIOGENES Cynic philosopher who lived in a tub Date: 412 - 323 BC

Diogenes and Alexander
The story of Diogenes (who lived in a barrel) and Alexander, acted out by a monkey (as Diogenes) and a Mastiff Dog (as Alexander)

Landscape with buildings, 1648-51 (oil on canvas)
XIR498141 Landscape with buildings, 1648-51 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 120x187 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Diogenes of Sinope (engraving)
KW268317 Diogenes of Sinope (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diogenes (d.320BC); ); Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

Diogenes Asking for Alms, 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR26261 Diogenes Asking for Alms, 1767 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 111x144 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) and Diogenes (c. 400-325 BC) (oil on canvas)
XIR155519 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) and Diogenes (c.400-325 BC) (oil on canvas) by Sevin, Pierre Paul (1650-1710); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes

1147462; out of copyright

Crates of Thebes(365-c. 285 BC)
Crates was a Cynic philosopher who, like Diogenes, the most famous of the Cynics, gave away his money to live a life of poverty in Athens. The Cynics advocated asceticism

Greek philosopher. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, 1860, by Jean-L
DIOGENES (c412-323 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, 1860, by Jean-L

DIOGENES & ALEXANDER. The Greek philosopher Diogenes, in his tub at Corinth, asking Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, to oblige him by getting out of his light, c335 B.C

Intellectual child cynic by Frank R Grey
An irritatingly intellectual little boy (called by the cartoonist, Repulsive Rupert) sits reading some hefty tomes at a table and says to his mother, who is darning socks

Intellectual child cynic by David Wilson
Humorous cartoon showing a small, rather grown-up and intellectual boy lying on his bed reading while the radio is on and saying to his mother, There goes that Childrens Hour

Antisthenes of Athens, Greek philosopher
Antisthenes (c.445 BCE - c.365 BCE), Greek philosopher. Antisthenes lived in Athens. He studies under Gorgias before encountering Socrates

Alexander Meets Diogenes
Alexander the Great meets the famous philosopher Diogenes the Cynic, who is unimpressed by Alexanders fame and merely asks him to stand aside and stop blocking out the sun!

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"Cynic: Unveiling the Essence of Ancient Wisdom and Skepticism" Step into the world of ancient philosophy with these captivating artworks that shed light on the enigmatic figure known as a cynic. From Raphael's masterpiece "School of Athens" to Ugo da Carpi's intriguing portrayal, each piece captures the essence of this unique philosophical movement. In Raphael's fresco "School of Athens, " we catch a glimpse of Diogenes, one of the most prominent cynics, engaging in deep contemplation amidst a gathering of great minds. His unassuming presence challenges conventional wisdom and invites us to question societal norms. The oil painting by an unknown artist titled "Diogenes" portrays him in his humble abode, living simply in a barrel. This depiction reminds us that material possessions hold no value for true enlightenment; instead, it is found within ourselves. Discovering an astonishing artifact from antiquity, the Bronze Portrait Head offers an intimate glimpse into the physical features and intellectuality associated with philosophers like Diogenes. It serves as a testament to their enduring influence throughout history. A colored engraving depicting scenes from an ancient Greek gymnasium transports us back to Diogenes' time when he would engage fellow citizens in thought-provoking discussions while challenging social conventions. These interactions were crucial for fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth. Marble sculptures immortalize Diogenes' legacy through intricate details capturing his introspective gaze and rugged appearance. Such works remind us that even centuries later, his teachings continue to inspire seekers of truth. One particularly fascinating encounter between Alexander the Great and Diogenes is depicted in another artwork. Their meeting symbolizes two contrasting ideologies colliding - worldly power versus philosophical simplicity - leaving viewers pondering which path holds greater significance. Francisco de Goya y Lucientes' etching titled "Menippus" showcases yet another influential cynic philosopher who employed satire as a tool to expose societal hypocrisy.