Diogenes
The Greek Diogenes of Sinope was a Cynic philosopher and ascetic. In Diogenes in the Market Place, Jacob Jordaens illustrates the story of the philosopher’s search for an honest man: Diogenes is shown carrying a lantern, which represents his search for truth. He made his home in a large earthenware tub, casting off all worldly goods except his cloak and a drinking bowl. Alexander the Great, an admirer, visited Diogenes and asked if there was anything he required. Diogenes curtly replied: “Yes, step aside, you’re blocking my sunlight.”
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aglaia b, about 1 month ago
wow, sophie, i wish i had you next to me so i could point out all the amazing faces and expressions i can see in this.
the colours make me feel warm! ;-) xox
Sophie Shapiro in reply to aglaia b’s comment, about 1 month ago
Aglaia good to hear from you! I’ve missed you! I’m thrilled you can see the faces and their expressions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The faces are what help and protect us from Spiritual Confusion and stimulate contact with the Creator, whoever we choose that to be! Thank you for your wonderful comment!The warm you feel is your Guardian Angel giving you healing!Sx
blamo, about 1 month ago
mammoth bones and people carrying things to a feast …...........for me Sophie
Dawnsky2, about 1 month ago
beautiful,, the whole image looks like the lantern to me, with colourful glass, theres faces in the flames to the right, and like a reflection of a man to the left in the green, lovely and warm, :)
Sophie Shapiro in reply to blamo’s comment, about 1 month ago
You have a wonderful imagination Blamo! That’s fantastic, thanks for sharing! I really appreciate it!Sx
Sophie Shapiro in reply to Dawnsky2’s comment, about 1 month ago
Laura I’m thrilled you like this painting and that so many things have revealed themselves to you! Congratulations on a wonderful interview which demonstrates your wonderful work and love of life! A very interesting read! Well done!Sx
mhkantor, about 1 month ago
wonderful painting sophie. the flames are so warm and inviting. in the green i see towers and buildings to their right at the bottom of the flames 2 faces peer out and the face on the left in red is echoed in the green like the footsteps of history repeating itself dancing with itself.
coppertrees, about 1 month ago
The guardians,how wonderful this is
Sophie Shapiro in reply to mhkantor’s comment, about 1 month ago
M I think you could start writing, then you wouldn’t have any time to rest! Thank you for this wonderful description! I’m really pleased you can see so much in this painting!Sx
Sophie Shapiro in reply to coppertrees’s comment, about 1 month ago
J thank you for your wonderful comment! You are an inspiration!Sx
coppertrees, about 1 month ago
Sop lolhie J is not the right one V is
coppertrees, about 1 month ago
sorry somehow I trans the letters.Sophie lol
Anthony R. Pla..., about 1 month ago
Flame people dancing on a dune – huddled now as the music turned – ready to spring outward yet again…
Sophie Shapiro in reply to coppertrees’s comment, about 1 month ago
Sorry V!Sx
Sophie Shapiro in reply to Anthony R. Plastino III’s comment, about 1 month ago
You have a wonderful imagination Anthony as your work depicts! Thank you!S
Paul Stephen ..., about 1 month ago
Waves of postive energy and the lone man searching for the light is what I see, lovely vibrant and energy and wonderful colour use.
I just love your own descriptions though. It set me a little back and I had to watch and reflect to see
the message it gave me. Exellent Sophie you are in touch!
Sophie Shapiro in reply to Paul Stephen Dixon’s comment, about 1 month ago
Paul I’m so pleased that you liked this painting! Your words are so uplifting and I am very moved by them! Thank you I really appreciate them!Sx