Description from the author:
The painting depicts individuals:
1.Socrates is an ancient Greek philosopher whose doctrine marks a turning point in philosophy - from the consideration of nature and the world to the consideration of man and the philosophical theory itself. His work has opened a new direction in the development of ancient philosophy. With his method of analyzing concepts (Mayaethics, dialectics) and identifying the positive qualities of man with his knowledge, he directed philosophers' attention not only to the importance of the human personality, but also to mastering theoretical knowledge as the leading form of independent thinking. Socrates is called the first philosopher in its own sense. In Socrates, philosophical thinking turns to itself for the first time, exploring its own principles and techniques..;
2. Erasmo da Narni (nicknamed Gattamelata) - Italian Condottier.
He started his military career as a soldier at the Condottier of Ceccolo Brogli?, later joined the service of Braccio da Montone. He served with the Popes, Florence and Venice.
3.Homer is an ancient Greek poet storyteller, creator of epic poems "The Iliad" (the oldest monument of European literature[2]) and "The Odyssey"
4. Jean-Antoine Houdon (25 March 1741, Versailles - 15 July 1828, Paris) - French sculptor, master of psychological portrait. One of the most famous in his era. His works are part of the collections of the largest museums in the world: the Louvre, the Hermitage, etc. He created a gallery of psychological multi-faceted, life-giving portraits of representatives of the Enlightenment, figures of the French Revolution of the late 18th century.
