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Bust of the philosopher Epicurus

Museum August Kestner Ancient Cultures Gemmen, Kameen und Glaspasten. Die Sammlung geschnittener Steine [K 737]
Büste des Philosophen Epikur (Gemme) (Museum August Kestner CC BY-NC-SA)
Provenance/Rights: Museum August Kestner / Christian Tepper (CC BY-NC-SA)
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Description

In his teachings, the philosopher Epicurus (c. 341-271/270 BC) pursued the goal of guiding his students to a way of life that would help them achieve eudaimonia, the bliss of a successful life, which was understood to mean a balanced state of mind.
In contrast to the representatives of other philosophical movements, a well-groomed appearance, a well-styled hairstyle and a beard were the external 'trademarks' of the Epicureans. In this they took their cue from the ideals of the past, when the wearing of a well-groomed beard was once the hallmark of the respected Attic citizen. (AVS)

Former August Kestner Collection, Rome

Material/Technique

Glass paste / carved

Measurements

Height: 1.4 cm, width: 1.18 cm

Detailed description

Porträtbüste eines bärtigen Mannes mit schmalen Hals und Kopf im Profil nach rechts. Die Haare sind in dicken, kurzen Lockenbüscheln gestaltet, liegen dicht am Kopf an und fallen bis zur Mitte der Stirn, wo sie in vier Kompartimenten gestaltet sind; an der Stirn und an der Schläfe sind sie in verschiedene Richtungen gestrichen, so daß eine Gabelung entsteht. Das Gesicht wird beherrscht durch den leichten Brauenwulst, die leichte Hakennase und das große Auge. Der Dargestellte trägt einen Mantel, der am Nacken umgeschlagen und doppelt gelegt ist. (J. Lang)

Literature

  • Lang, Jörn (2012): Mit Wissen geschmückt? Zur bildlichen Rezeption griechischer Dichter und Denker in der römischen Lebenswelt. Wiesbaden, 57, 152 Nr. G Ep20
  • Schlüter, Margildis - Platz-Horster, Gertrud (1975): Antike Gemmen in deutschen Sammlungen IV. Hannover, Kestner Museum, Hamburg, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe. Wiesbaden, 129 Nr. 581 Taf. 76

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