Alexander visiting Diogenes

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late 18th–early 19th century · Onyx · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Alexander, visiting the celebrated Cynic philosopher, who lived in a tub, inquired whether there was some favor he might grant. Diogenes responded: "Get out of my sunlight." The working of the honey-colored stone in layers abets the sunlight effect nicely.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Onyx

Culture

Italian

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

The Milton Weil Collection, 1940