Parmenides

Portrait-head supposedly of Parmenides; it is therefore of great importance, for it is the earliest portrait which attempts a posthumous... more

by Greek School

Title

Parmenides

Artist

Greek School

Medium

Photograph - Marble

Description

Portrait-head supposedly of Parmenides; it is therefore of great importance, for it is the earliest portrait which attempts a posthumous reconstruction of the features of the great Eleatic philosopher; from Velia southern district, so-called Insula second; first half of the 1st century BC, fine-grained white marble, yellowish patina. Bust of Parmenides (Elea, 515 BC-450 BC), pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, Marble statue.

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June 25th, 2019