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- Reference number
- P02310
- Author
- Poussin, Nicholas (French)
- Title
- Landscape with Buildings
- Chronology
- 1648-1651
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 120 cm x 187 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- COLECCION REAL
- Procedence
- Royal Collection
A valley, crossed by a river on
whose banks are several buildings,
is framed by trees and mountains on
the horizon.
In the foreground are three seated
figures and two more accompanied by
horses. This may be a
representation of the trip to
Athens by the cynical philosopher,
Diogenes of Sinope (fourth century
B.C.), who was a classical example
of honesty and rebellion against
civilization's artifice. This is
visible in his renunciation of all
luxury, and he is usually
represented dressed only in a rough
cape.
There is also an engraving by
Châtillon of this work.
This painting is listed in the 1746
inventory of King Felipe V's
collection at the Palace of la
Granja de San Ildefonso.
Location on the map
