“The man who is guided by reason is more free in a state, where he lives under a general system of law, than in solitude, where he is independent.” – Benedict Spinoza, Ethics, 1677. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Richard Lindner, "The man who is guided by reason is more free in a state, where he lives under a general system of law, than in solitude, where he is independent."--Benedict Spinoza, Ethics, 1677. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1956, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.179
Copied Richard Lindner, "The man who is guided by reason is more free in a state, where he lives under a general system of law, than in solitude, where he is independent."--Benedict Spinoza, Ethics, 1677. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1956, oil on canvas, 26 1⁄8 x 18 in. (66.4 x 45.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.179

Artwork Details

Title
“The man who is guided by reason is more free in a state, where he lives under a general system of law, than in solitude, where he is independent.” – Benedict Spinoza, Ethics, 1677. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1956
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
26 1⁄8 x 18 in. (66.4 x 45.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Occupation — education — philosopher
  • Allegory — arts and sciences — mathematics
  • Portrait male — Spinoza, Benedict — bust
  • Allegory — arts and sciences — philosophy
Object Number
1984.124.179
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.179