Twee aanzichten van een buste van Socrates in de Villa Albani te Rome 1896

This is an undated print that features two views of a Socrates bust at the Villa Albani in Rome. The print itself provides limited information about its origins. It exists in relation to the cultural fascination with classical antiquity. The figure of Socrates, central to Western philosophy, also exists in the crosscurrents of intellectual history and the interpretation of race and identity. This print encourages us to consider how the past is continuously re-evaluated, to question the legacies we have inherited and the ways in which the historical narratives affect our present. Although the artist is unknown, the print connects us with the human desire to preserve, study, and engage with history. It encourages a reflection on the personal and collective processes through which we shape our identities.