Participant Info

Artist

Rosa, Salvator (after)

Artpiece

The Forest of the Philosophers a.k.a. The Forest Workers

Link

Link

Type

Oil on canvas

Year_

c. 1645 (original) | c. 1760-70 (reproduction)

Dimensions

10 3/8 x 15 1/4 in. | Framed: 16 x 20 3/4 in.

Artist's Life

1615-1673

Comments

A reproduction of a work by Salvator Rosa of about 1645 (now in the Pitti Palace, Florence) depicting an episode from the life of Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher.  Also known as “The Forest Workers,” “Diogenes Throwing Away His Drinking Cup,” and “The Philosophers’ Wood.” Italian School.

Price Paid

$1,585.00

Purchase Date

December 19, 2000

Purchased From

Robert L. White, South Carolina (millionaire.com)

Certificate of Authenticity

Image

Documents

documents_1.pdf

Location

G.B.W.R.