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Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher

A work made of oil on canvas.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of oil on canvas.

Date:

c. 1630

Artist:

Spanish

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Artist

Spanish School

Title

Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher

Place

Netherlands (Artist's nationality:)

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1625–1635

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

87.7 × 75 cm (34 1/2 × 29 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift in memory of Samuel Gans from his heirs

Reference Number

1897.291

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