Sujet

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

Légende

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.

Crédit

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Notre référence

UMG21A14_253

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

33,9Mo (2,3Mo) / 38,0cm x 22,3cm / 4488 x 2638 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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