The world of Pietro della VecchiaSocrates teaches between books, gestures and expressive faces in a baroque Venice fascinated by the masters of the previous century.
1603 - 1678Life of the Venetian painter
103 × 120 cmDimensions of Socrates and two students
17th centuryDating the philosophical scene
°2,400Paintings, pastiches, designs and models created - overall estimate
Hand paintedReal oil painting, no print.
Formats of your choiceA composition adapted to the dimensions ordered.
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Venice, 1603 -1678 · Ancient philosophy and taste for the false ancient
Socrates teaches between books, gestures and expressive faces in a baroque Venice fascinated by the masters of the previous century.
Pietro della Vecchia was born in Venice in 1603 and died there in 1678. A cultured and deliberately singular painter, he specialized in religious subjects, philosophers, soldiers and discussion scenes. He also became famous for his paintings "in the ancient manner", inspired by Giorgione, Titian or other Venetian masters of the 16th century; some were long taken for originals. This capacity for imitation is not only a matter of copying: it testifies to a reflection on the style, memory and taste of collectors. In Socrates and two students, a 103 × 120 cm canvas painted in the 17th century, the philosopher occupies the center of a living lesson. THE open book, hands arguing and strongly characterized faces make thought a visible action. The light isolates foreheads, beards and pages in a tight space. Antiquity is not reconstructed archaeologically; it takes on the immediate appearance of a Venetian conversation, carnal and slightly theatrical. The "Pietro della Vecchia" selection notably compares Socrates and two students. His reading favors the material.
At della Vecchia, philosophy does not stay in the book: it passes through the fingers, wrinkles, looks and attention of the students.
Course & style
Journey, subjects and pictorial language
A Venetian voice
Della Vecchia develops character portraits and philosophical scenes. This milestone sheds light on the "Pietro della Vecchia" collection by favoring the material.
Old-fashioned painting
He virtuoso recreates the admired styles of the Cinquecento.
Socrates teaches
Ancient knowledge becomes an expressive and contemporary conversation.
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Faces of character
Wrinkles, beards and looks give an almost popular presence to the wise. This trait guides a reading of "Pietro della Vecchia" centered on the material.
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Argued gesture
Each hand translates a step of the discussion.
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Warm chiaroscuro
Light brings figures and books together in a dense space.
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Archeology of style
The artist reuses ancient languages as creative material.
Explore by universe
Book, word and memory of Antiquity
Page, hand, gaze, beard, shadow and imitation make up Socrates' lesson.
Book01
Open knowledge
The pages provide material support for thought.
For the symbol. Reading of "Pietro della Vecchia" by the material.Hand02
The visible argument
Fingers punctuate speech and distribute roles.
For movementLook03
Shared attention
Master and students build a listening channel.
For psychologyBeard04
The wise man's type
The antique appearance is rendered with Venetian naturalism.
For the portraitShadow05
A tight school
The dark background transforms the conversation into an intimate experience.
For atmosphereImitation06
The past replayed
Della Vecchia invents through dialogue with the old masters.
For history
Works to discover
Socrates and two students
A teaching scene where baroque vigor makes ancient philosophy immediately present.
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A medium horizontal format will retain the dialogue of the three figures. A dark Venetian frame will reinforce the warm light.
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