| Ancient Philosopher | |
|---|---|
| French: Le Philosophe | |
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| Artist | Jacques-Louis David |
| Year | 1779 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 74 cm× 64 cm(29 in× 25 in) |
| Location | Museum of Baron Gerard, Bayeux, France |
Ancient Philosopher (French: Le Philosophe) is an oil-on-canvas painting created around 1779 by French Neoclassical artist Jacques-Louis David. The work portrays an elderly bearded man, imagined as a classical sage, in a meditative and introspective pose. It is considered one of David's early explorations of philosophical and psychological themes in portraiture. [1]
