I was parking my car when I saw this homeless sitting exactly like Diogenes on Raphael's famous fresco "The School of Athens" in the Vatican.

This incredible coincidence made me immediately drop the car and run to him with my camera. I was very afraid that during these minutes he would change his pose and the priceless shot would be lost, but fortunately he didn’t and I managed to capture this incredible frame, remaining unseen for him.

Modern Diogenes, living an ascetic life and consuming spiritual food.

Then I came to him and gave some money. He was not drunk, he had correct speech. I said he reminds me of Diogenes from Raphael's fresco, and he replied: “Oh, this one who was living in a barrel?”. He laughed at such comparison, admitting that he likes to read. He asked to bring him some historical books.

At this moment I decided for myself that along with the books I will donate him 10% of the sale of this photo (with video proof on my Twitter).

Chisinau, Moldova. April 2022.