By: Kyle Jules
Man in a Blue Cap, Jan van Eyck, c. 1430, From the collection of: Muzeul Național Brukenthal
The man that is shown in this picture appears to have been through a lot telling by his facial expressions.
Mina Moiseyev, Ivan Kramskoi, 1882, From the collection of: The State Russian Museum
The blue that is shown with this man resembles a faded personality, to show age. He has this vibe that is given when looking at the person.
Dolphins, Henry Groskinsky, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Dolphins are seen as intellectual and very complex creatures. With their way of life, comes a long line of wisdom.
The subtlety of blues, and the way everybody is crowded around this man in the center, who appears to be telling them about something.
Dark Star, Yang Zhi, nickname "Blue Faced Beast", Liu Xiaoping, 2000-2004, From the collection of: Huaren Contemporary Art Museum
This statue in it's self tells us of how much this person has been through and carries many lessons learned.
Dashizhi, Unknown, 6th Century (Northern Qi Dynasty), From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
The statue that is shown here is clearly of someone with bliss, and holds knowledge and leadership.
Guanyin, Unknown, 6th Century (Northern Qi Dynasty), From the collection of: Cincinnati Art Museum
The figure reminds me of the Budda statues, the Budda holds teachings and lessons that must be followed in order to reach peace.
Figurine of Minerva, Unknown, 0100/0300, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Minerva in herself, is the goddess of wisdom.
A field sermon. Figure study, Anna Ancher, 1903, From the collection of: Skagens Museum
The calmness of this women had just reminded me of a sense of ease from things. Thus having troubles resolved.
Portrait of Alberto Moravia, Renato Guttuso, 1982, From the collection of: Casa Museo Alberto Moravia
To me, the old are a wise bunch, each have their own lessons, and stories in which are unique.
The Moon and an Old Pine Tree, Yi, Hee Choung, 2011, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
There is a humbling an calmness that is put into this image.
Blue Night 2005, Yi, Hee Choung, 2005, From the collection of: Korean Art Museum Association
There is a sense of peace and wise teachings from some of nature.
The Guardian Angel, Franceschini, Marcantonio, 1716, From the collection of: Dulwich Picture Gallery
Angels are always wise to help guide you in the right path and aid you in making the right direction.
Virgin and Child with an Angel, Sandro Botticelli, 1470 - 1475, From the collection of: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
A mother raises her child to be a certain way, in itself, it is through the wise teachings one passes down that will determine the life of the young.
Borobudur Temple light up by GE, PT.Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko [PERSERO], From the collection of: PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan dan Ratu Boko
Temples are always seen as a holy place in which a practice, or ritual under goes. This ties in with the wisdom theme.
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Huaren Contemporary Art Museum
Muzeul Național Brukenthal
The State Russian Museum
Korean Art Museum Association
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
PT. Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur Prambanan dan Ratu Boko
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Skagens Museum
Dulwich Picture Gallery
LIFE Photo Collection
Cincinnati Art Museum
Casa Museo Alberto Moravia