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Human: A painting created in 1653 resulted from Don Antonio Ruffo's commission from Messina in Sicily. The exact subject matter he had requested remained unspecified. Aristotle, displaying weariness due to the world's complexities, rests his right hand on a bust of blind, humble Homer, with an intense gaze fixed upon it. Different interpretations arise as the man representing methodical science is seen deferring to Art or Aristotle wearing a luxurious belt given to him by Alexander the Great and coveting the life of the impoverished blind bard. An additional perspective held that this particular artwork showcased Rembrandt's comments on the power inherent within portraits. A comprehensive exploration detailing the man of sound, systematic reasoning bowing to creative expressions is seen throughout the study titled Rembrandt's Aristotle and Other Studies by Rembrandt himself. Specifically noted are the contrasting elements surrounding Aristotle's dominant hand resting against the bust; it extends beyond its opposing counterpart linked to the gold chain donated to him by Alexander while maintaining its presence as painted using softer colors. Challenging prevailing theories concerning this particular work of art can be found within the text written by Simon Schama in his piece titled Rembrandt's Eyes, backed with profound research done by Paul Crenshaw. He puts forth a considerable case proposing that it is actually renowned ancient Greek painter Apelles that Rembrandt had depicted in contemplation as opposed to the often portrayed philosopher, Aristotle. In 1961, the artwork became property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art situated in New York City, USA. Purchased for an amount of $2.3 million at this time; it surpassed the highest monetary transaction involving the acquisition of a picture ever executed between a public sale and one carried out through private transactions, motivating the American artist Otis Kaye to commentate the very notion through his piece titled The Heart of Matter located at the Art Institute in Chicago. This iconic portrait, under the re-configuration that ensued during the period the Rembrandt gallery underwent extensive restoration at The Metropolitan Museum, took on the designation 'Aristotle with a Bust of Homer' by the institution in November 2013.