Ren. Cartesius
Rene Descartes
Meet the father of modern philosophy, René Descartes, looking rather dapper with his shoulder-length locks and crisp white collar in this detailed engraving. Based on a famous portrait by the Dutch master Frans Hals painted in 1649, the image captures Descartes with a gaze that seems to question everything right in front of you. The text at the bottom, 'Ren. Cartesius,' uses his Latinized name—a common flex for scholars of the time who wanted to sound extra important. He looks like he's about to drop some heavy wisdom, probably reminding you that he thinks, therefore he is.
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