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Rock of the Philosphers, or Mount Parnassus, many ancient philosophers gathered in groups at the base of the mountain in the foreground, Diogenes in his barrel to right and Archimedes in center studying an armillary sphere in the middleground, an angel in the sky to left, the mountain in the background, a large cloud at the top of the mountain with the assembly of the gods

ca. 1661

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Rock of the Philosphers, or Mount Parnassus, many ancient philosophers gathered in groups at the base of the mountain in the foreground, Diogenes in his barrel to right and Archimedes in center studying an armillary sphere in the middleground, an angel in the sky to left, the mountain in the background, a large cloud at the top of the mountain with the assembly of the gods, Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence), Etching; second state of two — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Rock of the Philosphers, or Mount Parnassus, many ancient philosophers gathered in groups at the base of the mountain in the foreground, Diogenes in his barrel to right and Archimedes in center studying an armillary sphere in the middleground, an angel in the sky to left, the mountain in the background, a large cloud at the top of the mountain with the assembly of the gods

Artist: Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence)

Date: ca. 1661

Medium: Etching; second state of two

Dimensions: Plate: 10 3/8 x 8 5/16 in. (26.4 x 21.1 cm)
Sheet: 10 11/16 x 8 3/8 in. (27.2 x 21.3 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number: 2012.136.445

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