Hippocrates
The Greek philosopher Hippocrates lived 400 years BC. Even in his era, this father of medicine urged people to stay healthy with natural herbs and foods. He spoke the wise words “Let food be your medicine”. Today, doctors still take the Hippocratic Oath, but do they really follow his philosophy, which focuses on people and their health?
What contemporary international artist can revive better a 2500 year old character head than Peter Engels. Engels studied the few remaining sculptures that were made of the ancient Greek philosopher and brought him back to life on a large canvas. This daunting task resulted in the breath-taking magnum opus of this ancient Greek, and is quite contemporary at the same time. The painting actually conceals Hippocrates’ wise words. In Greek, obviously.
ArtistPeter EngelsMediumAcrylic on canvasSize (W x H) 200 x 100 cmContactart@peterengels.euPrice50,000 euro
The Greek philosopher Hippocrates lived 400 years BC. Even in his era, this father of medicine urged people to stay healthy with natural, unrefined foods. He spoke the wise words “Let food be your medicine”. Today, doctors still take the Hippocratic Oath, but do they really follow his philosophy, which focuses on people and their health?
What contemporary international artist can revive better a 2500 year old character head than Peter Engels. Engels studied the few remaining sculptures that were made of the ancient Greek philosopher and brought him back to life on a large canvas. This daunting task resulted in the breath-taking magnum opus of this ancient Greek, and is quite contemporary at the same time. The painting actually conceals Hippocrates’ wise words. In Greek, obviously.
