A Philosopher 1647 - 1680

"A Philosopher" is a small oil painting on panel by Dutch Golden Age painter Ary de Vois. The painting depicts a man, likely a philosopher, standing next to a globe, a skull, and a human head. This small work (10.8 cm by 6.5 cm) was created between 1647 and 1680. The subject of the painting, with its inclusion of a globe, skull, and head, is a reminder of mortality and the ephemeral nature of life. This Dutch Golden Age artwork is currently located at the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst.