Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer is a painting by Rembrandt van Rijn which was uploaded on September 13th, 2014.
Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer
This wonderful work was commissioned by a noble from Sicily and Rembrandt probably executed it to relieve his sever financial straits of his later... more
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15.000 x 16.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer
Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
This wonderful work was commissioned by a noble from Sicily and Rembrandt probably executed it to relieve his sever financial straits of his later life. Aristotle is portrayed at the high of his physical and financial success. He is sporting a magnificant chain, the gift from Aristotle's most prestigious pupil, Alexander the Great.
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The work appears to bring to mind the quandry between the rich and the important: What matters most? How can one be certain that one is not selling out?
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September 13th, 2014