Diogenes Casting away his Bowl
1662
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1662
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows three men in a wooded area. One man sits on a rock, holding a bowl he’s about to toss away. Another stands nearby, pointing at him. The third man, in robes, looks on. Tall trees fill the background, and the scene feels wild and untamed. The man throwing away the bowl is Diogenes, a philosopher known for rejecting wealth. The artist used fine lines to show texture in the trees and clothing. Look up etching to see how artists like Rosa made detailed prints like this.
