Title

Relief depicting a dog and a wild boar facing each other.

Caption

Relief depicting a dog and a wild boar facing each other. It illustrates the citation of the Cynics, disciples of Diogenes. 'As a small dog hinders a boar, the weaker can dominate the stronger.' Stone. 2nd century. Found in Albertus street, Cologne, Germany. Roman-Germanic Museum. Cologne, Germany.

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Reference

UMG21A14_253

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33,9Mb (2,3Mb) / 15,0in x 8,8in / 4488 x 2638 (300dpi)

Keywords

2nd century Cologne Cynic Diogenes Europe Germany Greek philosopher Koln Roman-Germanic Museum Romans ancient Rome ancient romans animals antiquity art boar citation confronted dog domination hinders history philosopher relief scene stone stronger tree tusk weaker wild boar