Platon Collection

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

Plato (Roman copy based on Greek original), Last quarter of the 4th century.. Found in the Collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Portrait of Platon, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna (oil on canvas)
1195701 Portrait of Platon, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna (oil on canvas) by Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825); 103.5x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Borovikovskii)

The School of Athens, after Raphael (oil on canvas) (see 472 for original)
HTL93687 The School of Athens, after Raphael (oil on canvas) (see 472 for original) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 221x170.2 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English

Portrait of Plato (429-347 BC) (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT233265 Portrait of Plato (429-347 BC) (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Plato, from Histoire des Philosophes, late 15th century (vellum)
HIG294485 Plato, from Histoire des Philosophes, late 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plato (429-347 BC); ); French, out of copyright

School of Athens, detail of the centre showing various figures including Plato, Aristotle
PHD87599 School of Athens, detail of the centre showing various figures including Plato, Aristotle, Michelangelo (as Heraclitus) and Diogenes

Plato (429-347 BC), c. 1475 (oil on panel)
CHT231181 Plato (429-347 BC), c.1475 (oil on panel) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, clockwise from TL
AII80421 The Study of Federigo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, clockwise from TL: Greek philosophers Plato (c.427-347 BC) and Aristotle (384-322 BC); Ptolemy, astronomer (c.90-168); Boethius

ARCHBISHOP PLATON (1866-1934). Born Porphyry Theodorovich Rozhdestvensky. Archbishop of the Russian Metropolia from 1907 to 1914 and 1922 to 1934. Photograph, 1926

Portrait of Plato (429-347 BC) c. 1475 (oil on panel)
XIR71587 Portrait of Plato (429-347 BC) c.1475 (oil on panel) by Joos van Gent (Joos van Wassenhove) (fl.1460-75); 101x69 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

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

1147462; out of copyright

Platon and his pupils. 2nd c. BC. Roman art. Mosaic. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: ITALY. Pompeii. House of T. Siminius

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Platon, the renowned philosopher of ancient Greece, continues to captivate us through various artistic representations and historical accounts. From the iconic fresco "School of Athens" by Raphael in the Stanza della Segnatura, we witness Plato's intellectual presence alongside other great thinkers like Aristotle. The oil painting "Portrait of Platon, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna" showcases a different Platon altogether – a religious leader who left his mark on Russian history. Intriguingly, there is also a portrait of German philosopher Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi set against Kellersee in Eutin. Although unrelated to our beloved Plato, it reminds us that philosophical ideas transcend time and borders. Returning to Plato himself, we encounter him once again in pen and ink form as depicted in an old black-and-white photograph. This simple yet profound portrayal highlights his enduring influence on human thought. Delving further into history, we discover an exquisite vellum illustration from the late 15th century's "Histoire des Philosophes, " featuring Plato among other esteemed philosophers. Such depictions serve as testaments to his lasting legacy. The detailed center section of Raphael's "School of Athens" draws our attention towards various figures including Plato and Aristotle – two pillars upon which Western philosophy was built. Their intellectual exchange immortalized within this masterpiece echoes throughout centuries. A striking oil panel painting from around 1475 captures another dimension of Plato's essence with meticulous brushstrokes conveying both wisdom and depth. It serves as a visual testament to his significance during the Renaissance period. As we explore diverse art forms inspired by Platon or bearing his name, let us not forget Archbishop Platon (1866-1934), born Porphyry Theodorovich Rozhdestvensky. His life exemplifies how individuals can carry forward namesakes while making their unique contributions within their respective fields.