The Council of Ancients

The Council of Ancients

• Model: Artistic 2

• Size: 896 X 704 (0.63 MP)

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  • Prompt: In the style of artist Raphael a monumental fresco painting in 16th century Italian Renaissance style for the Vatican, depicting a grand, idealized scene of the greatest philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists of classical antiquity gathered together in a vast, majestic architectural setting. At the centre stand the two most influential ancient Greek philosophers, Plato and Aristotle, engaged in deep discussion. Plato, on the left, is shown gesturing upwards, representing his belief in a higher, spiritual realm of eternal ideas and forms. He holds a copy of his work Timaeus. Aristotle, on the right, gestures downwards, symbolizing his focus on the physical, empirical world. He holds his work Ethics. Surrounding the central pair are numerous other renowned figures from the classical world. On the left side, we see the mathematician Pythagoras, deep in thought as he sketches geometric diagrams. Next to him is the melancholic philosopher Heraclitus which could be a self-portrait of Michelangelo. On the right side, the astronomer Ptolemy holds a celestial globe, while the philosopher Zoroaster holds a terrestrial globe. In the foreground, the geometer Euclid instructs a group of students, demonstrating the principles of his geometry. Masterful display of technical virtuosity. The figures are arranged in a complex, harmonious composition that draws the viewer's eye towards the central debate between Plato and Aristotle. Inspired by Bramante's design for St. Peter's Basilica, creates a sense of grandeur and timelessness.
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  • Aspect Ratio: landscape