Question

Which of the following is not likely an intention of Da Vinci’s, when he created his work of art, entitled Old Man Contemplating the Flow of Water? a. The building seen behind the man is proportionately smaller to show it is in the distance. b. He likely put the old man sitting by a tree to represent thought and wisdom. c. The words written near the bottom are likely the old man’s thoughts and/or conclusions. d. The man is of old-age because all great philosophers in history have been elderly

Answer 1

The answer is The man is of old-age because all great philosophers in history have been elderly.

The analysis of the picture Old Man Contemplating the Flow of Water can be given as follows:

As the man is shown sitting by a tree, it implies that the man is learned and has wisdom. The house in the background in all probability means that it is the old man’s house and he has withdrawn himself from everyone and alienates himself from the world. Water is shown flowing to the right of the man. The man seems to be lost in thought analyzing this flow.

Answer 2

Answer is - The man is of old-age because all great philosophers in history have been elderly.

Leonardo da Vinci was a famous Italian Renaissance artist. He considered water to be the vehicle of nature. He examined the motion of waves and currents. He was the first one to postulate the principle of erosion. He made efforts to develop ways and devices to control the movement of water. He designed locks and canal systems. He invented machines for excavating canals.