The Allegory of Philosophy. by blinkings
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The Schiller Monument is located in central Berlin and honors the poet, philosopher and historian Friedrich Schiller, who is also regarded as one of the most significant dramatists and lyricists of the German language. The set of statues was executed by Reinhold Begas a prominent 19th-century German sculptor. It is a registered historic monument. The words on the scroll translate to 'Know Thyself'. It is often pondered what Begas was insinuating about Schiller by making the allegorical female figure holding it appear so 'MALE'....
Comments (10)
durleybeachbum
It is superb !
kenmo
Brilliant photography...5++++
helanker
Such a beautiful monument. Excellent shot.
Jean_C
Beautiful and expressive sculpture, superb capture.
DukeNukem2005
This is a wonderful image!
miwi
Faemike55
beautiful statue - it would be interesting to find out
bakapo
it's a fantastic statue.
photosynthesis
Nicely framed & composed...
Richardphotos
I am in awe of sculptors of fine art like this. superior capture