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Aristotle with a Bust of Homer

What is Aristotle with a Bust of Homer? Aristotle with a Bust of Homer is a masterpiece created in 1653 by Rembrandt van Rijn. This Oil on canvas is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

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  • admin+artnotes: This suggests a recognition that Homer's spiritual, poetic achievements are superior to Aritstotle's own intellectual and worldly accomplishments.
Detailed view of Aristotle with a Bust of Homer by Rembrandt van Rijn at Metropolitan Museum of Art
admin+artnotes This suggests a recognition that Homer's spiritual, poetic achievements are superior to Aritstotle's own intellectual and worldly accomplishments.

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This suggests a recognition that Homer's spiritual, poetic achievements are superior to Aritstotle's own intellectual and worldly accomplishments.

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