# Old Philosopher at her Desk

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## Artwork

- Artist: [BELLOTTI, Pietro](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bellotti-pietro-r5f04fa9a3b1bf4>)
- Date: 1651-1700
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 79 x 68 cm

## Commentary

The painting depicts an old philosopher at her desk, with a vanitas skull and an hourglass.

## Related artworks

- [Geography Lesson](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bellotti-pietro-r5f04fa9a3b1bf4/geography-lesson-r16e4c7ba61b9d9>)
- [Old Philosopher](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bellotti-pietro-r5f04fa9a3b1bf4/old-philosopher-rd852723c94aed3>)
- [Old Philosopher with a Book](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/bellotti-pietro-r5f04fa9a3b1bf4/old-philosopher-with-a-book-r1a5ff23f4f2622>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)