An essay by Thanassis Moutsopoulos on the representation of the human figure, with reference to the works in the exhibition “Near likeness: Versions of a portrait of Antonis Benakis", which was held as part of the tribute to Antonis Benakis (December 2004-January 2005). For this exhibition, a number of Greek artists were asked to create a portrait of the founder of the Benaki Museum, using photographs, including portrait photos and snapshots from his private and public life...