Diogenes Casting Away His Bowl
1615
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows four men in a wooded area. One man in the center stands barefoot, holding a bowl while looking up. Another man points at him, and the others watch closely. The trees are thick with detailed branches and leaves, and the ground is rocky. The scene looks like a moment from a story—maybe a lesson or a joke. The text at the bottom hints at a deeper meaning, but it’s in Latin. If you like this kind of detailed linework, check out etching next.
