Enlightenment Collection (#11)

Specimen of the lavas of Vesuvius polished, Plate XXXXIX
1275127 Specimen of the lavas of Vesuvius polished, Plate XXXXIX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVI
1275124 Specimens of volcanic matter found in the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Specimens of Tufa found in and around Herculaneum, Plate XXXXV
1275123 Specimens of Tufa found in and around Herculaneum, Plate XXXXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Specimens of volcanic matter taken from the inside of the crater of Vesuvius
1275122 Specimens of volcanic matter taken from the inside of the crater of Vesuvius, Plate XXXXIV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767
1275093 Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Map of the coast of New Zealand, illustration from
3610747 Map of the coast of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

The heads of six men, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610745 The heads of six men, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

House and plantation of a chief of the island of Otaheite
3610724 House and plantation of a chief of the island of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610722 Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

A Native of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610721 A Native of Otaheite, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

The Book of Job illustrations by William Blake
3761445 The Book of Job illustrations by William Blake by Blake, William (1757-1827); (add.info.: Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord by William Blake)

The Spirit of Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau leads them to the Immortality Temple
1218921 The Spirit of Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau leads them to the Immortality Temple, illustration from An Allegory of the Works of French Philosophers (coloured engraving) by French School

John Locke, English Enlightenment philosopher (chromolitho)
668848 John Locke, English Enlightenment philosopher (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Locke)

Portrait of The Hon. Robert Boyle, illustration from
745969 Portrait of The Hon. Robert Boyle, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

Rene Descartes, from Portraits des Grands Hommes, femmes illustres
STC312841 Rene Descartes, from Portraits des Grands Hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

The Bodhisattva Manjushri riding on a lion breathing vapour
CHT265556 The Bodhisattva Manjushri riding on a lion breathing vapour, illustration after a kakemono of the eleventh century from the temple of Kozan-Ji at Yamashiro, published in The Kokka magazine

Samuel Johnson (1709-84) 1777 (plaster)
XYC235948 Samuel Johnson (1709-84) 1777 (plaster) by Nollekens, Joseph (1737-1823); 61x35.6x27.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275027 Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650); French scientist; ); German

Sir Isaac Newton (lead) (see also 277140)
XYC277113 Sir Isaac Newton (lead) (see also 277140) by Cheere, John (1709-87); 27.9x17.8x8.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon

Study for the Titlepage of Galileos Collected Works, 1656 (pen & ink on paper)
ALI269054 Study for the Titlepage of Galileos Collected Works, 1656 (pen & ink on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Frontispiece illustration of La Henriade by Voltaire (1694-1778
XIR346123 Frontispiece illustration of La Henriade by Voltaire (1694-1778) 1728 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dupuis, Charles (1685-1742); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece to Universalis Philosophiae by Tommaso Campanella
BMR322570 Frontispiece to Universalis Philosophiae by Tommaso Campanella, published in Paris, 1638 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Thomas Paine (colour litho)
PNP325970 Thomas Paine (colour litho) by Romney, George (1734-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paine (1737-1809) was an author and revolutionary;

Sophie et Emile, illustration from L Emile
CHT253077 Sophie et Emile, illustration from L Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) published in 1846, Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by Johannot

Illustration from L Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78
XIR253071 Illustration from L Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) engraved by Noel Le Mire (1724-1800) published in 1778 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Moreau

Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas)
CHT322573 Francois-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edmund Burke, engraved by H. Robinson, from National Portrait Gallery
DW274224 Edmund Burke, engraved by H. Robinson, from National Portrait Gallery, volume III, published c.1835 (litho) by Reynolds

Parents are the Real Teachers, late 18th century (colour engraving)
CHT218570 Parents are the Real Teachers, late 18th century (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee National de l Education, Rouen

Frontispiece of Politique, Tome II of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (engraving)
CHT430497 Frontispiece of Politique, Tome II of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (engraving) by Naigeon, Jean Claude (1753-1832) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Antoine Augustin Parmentier (1737-1813) (pastel on paper)
XIR162603 Portrait of Antoine Augustin Parmentier (1737-1813) (pastel on paper) by French School, (18th century); 58x48 cm; Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

Progress (colour litho)
2813083 Progress (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress)

John Locke, 1738 (engraving)
2563404 John Locke, 1738 (engraving) by Vertue, G. & Kneller, G.; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John Locke FRS (29 August 1632 - 28 October 1704), English philosopher, physician

Composition in tribute to the miracles of the Virgin Mary
AIS5336751 Composition in tribute to the miracles of the Virgin Mary, page from Las Cantigas de Santa MarAia (Songs of Saint Mary), Fol

Enso (ink on paper)
5324987 Enso (ink on paper) by Taido Shufu (1776-1836); 28.1x61.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Zen masters have long drawn circles (ensAc) in the air

Etienne Marcel, a prevot of the merchants of Paris, told by King John II the Good
AIS5346140 Etienne Marcel, a prevot of the merchants of Paris, told by King John II the Good (1319-1364) of France to respect the " Grande Ordonance" of 1357 and reproached for his conduct

A gallant scene of courtiers, miniature in "Roman de la Rose"
AIS5344890 A gallant scene of courtiers, miniature in " Roman de la Rose" by Guillaume Lorris, 14th century (miniature) by Lorris

The translator monk presents his book to King Philip III of France called the Bold
AIS5346282 The translator monk presents his book to King Philip III of France called the Bold (1270-1285). Miniature taken from The Christian Doctrine, by St. Augustine (?), 13th century manuscript

How Venus arrives and stormed the castle built by jealousy
AIS5346215 How Venus arrives and stormed the castle built by jealousy, Miniature by Guillaume Lorris from the manuscript Le Romanesque de la Rose, , 14th century. Valencia

Portrait of king in a letterbox. Miniature from the manuscript Chronicle of Conquerors
AIS5346205 Portrait of king in a letterbox. Miniature from the manuscript Chronicle of Conquerors, (The Chronicle of Conquerors)

Council of Hispanic Bishops under the Visigoth occupation between 506
AIS5336728 Council of Hispanic Bishops under the Visigoth occupation between 506 and 679 probably a Council of Tolede, from the Glosas Emilianenses

Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c. 1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell
1199804 Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c.1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell, glass, velvet & wood) by French School

A gallant scene between two lovers: the girl invites her lover to enter
AIS5358924 A gallant scene between two lovers: the girl invites her lover to enter. Miniature from " Le Romanesque de la Rose " by Guillaume de Lorris, 14th century

"The Roman of the Rose ": "
AIS5358143 " The Roman of the Rose " : " How Pygmalion fell in love with the statue he had made ". Miniature of the 14th century. Library of the University of Valencia

Portrait of the Marquis de Sade, frontispiece of Madame Gourdan
1765629 Portrait of the Marquis de Sade, frontispiece of Madame Gourdans correspondence, 1866 (engraving) by French School

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"Enlightenment: A Journey through Time and Ideas" Step into the world of enlightenment, where great minds like David Hume, the Scottish philosopher, challenged conventional wisdom and ignited intellectual revolutions. Their ideas sparked a fire that would forever change our understanding of the universe. Baruch Spinoza, depicted in a caricature, dared to question societal norms and religious dogmas. His radical thoughts paved the way for a more rational approach to life's mysteries. In Denis Diderot's portrait from 1767, we witness his tireless efforts as he compiled knowledge in the famous Encyclopédie. This masterpiece became a symbol itself – an embodiment of human progress. Moses by Michelangelo stands tall as a testament to artistic brilliance intertwined with spiritual awakening. Through this sculpture, we glimpse at how art can inspire profound introspection and contemplation. Galileo Galilei's bond with his daughter Maria Celeste reveals not only their love but also their shared pursuit of truth amidst adversity, and is within these familial connections that enlightenment finds its roots. John Derrington's portrait captures an era when scientific discoveries were flourishing. His gaze reflects curiosity and determination – qualities essential for embracing new ideas and expanding horizons. As a fisherman cycles along Zanzibar's beach against a dramatic sky, it reminds us that even ordinary moments can hold extraordinary revelations. Nature itself becomes our teacher on this journey towards enlightenment. The military campaigns led by Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" demonstrate how knowledge extends beyond academia into practical realms. History teaches us valuable lessons about power dynamics and cultural exchange during times of conflict. Samuel Johnson's oil painting immortalizes him as one who sought intellectual freedom through language mastery. His dictionary became both an instrument for communication and liberation from ignorance. Voltaire sits stoically in marble form – his seated sculpture capturing his unwavering commitment to reason over superstition or prejudice. His legacy as a champion of free thought remains an inspiration to this day.