The Three Philosophers
Giorgione · 1500
Why it's great
Three men in robes stand near a cave at sunset, one of them holding a piece of paper with a drawing of the sun and moon. Giorgione painted it in about 1500, and nobody is sure who they are, which makes it a famous puzzle.
Where to see it
📍 Kunsthistorisches MuseumInnere Stadt, Austria
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Giorgione was a Venetian painter born around 1478, who died very young, around 1510. He painted dreamy landscapes and moody portraits, and only a handful of his works survive. His soft style helped shape the work of his friend Titian.
