#piece of paper

[allegorypaintings]

Allegory of the Revolution: Arrival of the Virtues and Proclamation of the Democratic Constitution

Artist: Clément Belle (French, 1722-1806)

Date: ca. 1788-1794

Medium: Oil on canvas

Collection: Museum of the French Revolution / Château de Vizille, Vizille, France

[portrait-paintings]

Nicholas Kratzer

Artist: After Hans Holbein the Younger (German, c. 1497-1543)

Date: 16 century, based on the work of 1528

Medium: Oil on panel

Collection: National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Sitter:

Nicholas Kratzer (1487-?1550), Mathematician and astronomer.

[paintingsandhistory]

Hypathia

The Philosopher of Alexandria

Hypatia of Alexandria is one of antiquity's most remarkable figures, celebrated as a pioneering, philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and teacher. Living in the culturally vibrant city of Alexandria during the late 4th and early 5th centuries CE, she became a symbol of intellectual brilliance, rational inquiry, and tragic martyrdom. Her life and death encapsulate the tension between pagan philosophy and Christian orthodoxy, and her legacy continues to inspire scholars, scientists, and feminists worldwide

Alfred Seifert, Hypathia, 19th century, Oil on panel, Private Collection

Origin

Hypatia was born around c. 360-370 CE in Alexandria, Egypt, then part of the Eastern Roman Empire. She was the daughter of Theon of Alexandria, a well-known mathematician, philosopher and astronomer.

Her Greek heritage placed her firmly within the Hellenistic intelectual tradition, through Alexandria was by then a diverse, cosmopolitan city influenced by Roman rule, Christian theology, and ancient Egyptian culture. Her family's social standing and scholarly background provided her with unique opportunities for education and influence.

[zicklet]

Hello! I'm back ( ・∇・)

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Hola! Estoy de regreso ( ・∇・)

"Why are you taking a pic of it? It's just a piece of paper." (Trust me, it's the best drawing i've ever made in my WHOLE life) (T^T)

"Porqué le estás tomando una foto? Es solo un pedazo de papel." (Creanme, es el mejor dibujo que hice en TODA mi vida) (T^T)

See ya next time! (*^▽^)/★*☆♪

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Nos vemos! (*^▽^)/★*☆♪

[julunis14]

Cleaning the venue day was the worst xD

And yes, I felt asleep. Not on the floor with the broom, but in one of the rooms, almost packed up, waiting for my boyfriend to finish helping with packing up the orga team's stuff.

[gemisetakenamou]

"I love you, I'll call every Sunday"

📍Skiathos, Greece

[alicec-666]

This is what happens when you have no idea what to draw... Sketching shapes floating in many directions, tho, show helps to relax

[koreanaswego]

Korean Word Of the Day

종이 한 장

Jongi-han-jang

Piece of paper 📄