Philosopher
by PUGET, Pierre, Marble, height 39,4 cm
On of Puget’s rare sculptures signed and dated: it was executed in Rome in 1662. During his stay in Rome Puget may see the mature work of Bernini, the Habakuk in the S. Maria del Popolo and the Constantine in the Vatican.
Up to now the head was not identified, Chrysippos, Socrate or Epicure were suggested by scholars.