Democritus

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The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus is shown as a laughing man in early middle age with a forked beard. Busts of classical figures were popular in the 18th century. Democritus was often paired wih the 'weeping philosopher' Heraclitus.  Marble bust of Democritus shown as a laughing man of young middle age. The head with forked beard and loose hair looks upwards to the left. He wears a full cloak over his right shoulder caught by a strap over his left shoulder which is exposed.   Gallery location:Grand Entrance, Room 60Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity.

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