Democritus in Meditation
1662
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1662
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows an old philosopher deep in thought. He looks down at bones, skulls, and broken jars. These objects make us think about life’s short span and how things fade away. Salvator Rosa used old stories to talk about big ideas. Here he picks Democritus, an Ancient Greek thinker. The cluttered table feels heavy with warning. Check out the next print by Salvator Rosa.
