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Crates of Thebes
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Crates of Thebes was a Greek Cynic philosopher, the principal pupil of Diogenes of Sinope and the husband of Hipparchia of Maroneia who lived in the same manner as he. Crates gave away his money to li
Crates of Thebes. Detail from a Roman wall painting in the Villa Farnesina in Rome.
Crates of Thebes. Detail from a Roman wall painting in the Villa Farnesina in Rome.
Roman wall painting of Crates and Hipparchia from the Villa Farnesina, Rome. Crates is shown with a staff and satchel, being approached by Hipparchia
Roman wall painting of Crates and Hipparchia from the Villa Farnesina, Rome. Crates is shown with a staff and satchel, being approached by Hipparchia bearing her possessions in the manner of a potential bride.
"Diogenes in his barrel and Crates of Thebes who gives up wealth for virtue." 15th-century manuscript.
"Diogenes in his barrel and Crates of Thebes who gives up wealth for virtue." 15th-century manuscript.
Crates disposes of his wealth. From the Allegory of the Hill of Wisdom, Siena Cathedral. Floor mosaic by Pinturicchio (c. 1505).
Crates disposes of his wealth. From the Allegory of the Hill of Wisdom, Siena Cathedral. Floor mosaic by Pinturicchio (c. 1505).
Hipparchia of Maroneia
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Hipparchia of Maroneia was a Cynic philosopher, and wife of Crates of Thebes. She was the sister of Metrokles, the cynic philosopher. She was born in Maroneia, but her family moved to Athens, where Hi
Crates of Thebes
…Greek: Κράτης ὁ Θηβαῖος; c. 365 – c. 285 BC) of Thebes was a Greek Cynic philosopher, the principal pupil of Diogenes of Sinope and the husband of Hipparchia of Maroneia who lived in the same manner as he. Crates gave away his money to live a life of poverty on the streets of Athens. Respected by the people of Athens…
Hipparchia leaves home to live as a philosopher, carrying all her possessions in a box. Detail from a Roman wall painting in the Villa Farnesina
Hipparchia leaves home to live as a philosopher, carrying all her possessions in a box. Detail from a Roman wall painting in the Villa Farnesina
Engraving of Hipparchia and Crates from the Touchstone of the Wedding Ring by Jacob Cats. Depicted in 17th-century clothing, Crates tries to dissuade
Engraving of Hipparchia and Crates from the Touchstone of the Wedding Ring by Jacob Cats. Depicted in 17th-century clothing, Crates tries to dissuade Hipparchia from her affections for him by pointing to his head to show how ugly he is