Enlightenment Collection (#2)

Showing the formation of a rainbow, 1704 (engraving)
5311510 Showing the formation of a rainbow, 1704 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration by showing the formation of a rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection alongside the splitting)

Frontispiece of Physique sacree. ou Histoire naturelle de la Bible 1732
5306284 Frontispiece of Physique sacree. ou Histoire naturelle de la Bible 1732.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration showing a plant or fruit, from Elemens de la philosophie de Neuton, 1757 by Voltaire (1694 - 1778)
5311522 Illustration showing a plant or fruit, from Elemens de la philosophie de Neuton, 1757 by Voltaire (1694 - 1778), a French Enlightenment writer

Illustration by Rene Descartes, showing how a spectrum is formed. From Epistolae; Amsterdam 1668
5311505 Illustration by Rene Descartes, showing how a spectrum is formed. From Epistolae; Amsterdam 1668; Universal History Archive/UIG

John Locke, 17th century (engraving)
3118990 John Locke, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraved portrait of John Locke (1632-1704) English philosopher and physician, known as the Father of Liberalism'

Tadeusz Czacki, 1813
1579439 Tadeusz Czacki, 1813; (add.info.: Tadeusz Czacki (1765 - 1813), Polish historian, pedagogue and numismatist. Czacki played an important part in the Enlightenment in Poland

Portrait of the french writer Pierre Augustin Caron de BeauMarchais (engraving)
1718768 Portrait of the french writer Pierre Augustin Caron de BeauMarchais (engraving); (add.info.: Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799) french writer and diplomat, engraving)

Sacrifice of Abraham, Lot taken captive, Abraham pursuing the army of the four kings
AIS5360402 Sacrifice of Abraham, Lot taken captive, Abraham pursuing the army of the four kings, miniature taken from "Psychomachia

Deer hunt scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5355987 Deer hunt scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Syrian art: deer hunt scene. Manuscript page of the 17th or 18th century.); © Iberfoto

Illustration showing a plant or fruit, from Elemens de la philosophie de Neuton, 1757 by Voltaire (1694 - 1778)
5311523 Illustration showing a plant or fruit, from Elemens de la philosophie de Neuton, 1757 by Voltaire (1694 - 1778), a French Enlightenment writer

Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro
5305156 Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro (1676-1764) a Spanish monk and scholar who led the Age of Enlightenment

An Emblem of the Athenian Society. 1692. Engraved by Frederik Hendrik van Hove
529066 An Emblem of the Athenian Society. 1692. Engraved by Frederik Hendrik van Hove. The Athenian Society was an organization founded by John Dunton in 1691 to facilitate the writing

Confessions by Jean Jacques Rousseau (1782-1789), engraving by A. Johannot, 1852, France
1734588 Confessions by Jean Jacques Rousseau (1782-1789), engraving by A. Johannot, 1852, France; (add.info.: Confessions by Jean Jacques Rousseau (1782-1789), engraving by A. Johannot, 1852, France)

Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1842 (engraving)
1732831 Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau, 1842 (engraving); (add.info.: Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau)

Diagram of body showing mucles, page from manuscript "Treatise on the human body", Ms.399 (fol)
AIS5354721 Diagram of body showing mucles, page from manuscript "Treatise on the human body", Ms.399 (fol. 22r.), Bodleian Library, Oxford, c

Procession of monks and choir boys, detail of Sepulchre of Martin I L'Humain, 1410, rebuilt by Frederic Mares, c
AIS5337298 Procession of monks and choir boys, detail of Sepulchre of Martin I L'Humain, 1410, rebuilt by Frederic Mares, c

Charlemagne or Charles I The Great (742-814), King of the Franks and Lombards and Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire
AIS5336023 Charlemagne or Charles I The Great (742-814), King of the Franks and Lombards and Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire, 16th century (miniature); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau 1842 (engraving)
1732731 Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau 1842 (engraving); (add.info.: engraving by Blanchard after Marckl)

Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana
AIS5361701 Representation of Krishna's life, Miniature taken from a manuscript of the Bhagavatapurana, 1793 (illuminated manuscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Council of Hispanic Bishops, miniature from the "Glosas Emilianenses", 992-994 (illuminated miniature)
AIS5343435 Council of Hispanic Bishops, miniature from the "Glosas Emilianenses", 992-994 (illuminated miniature); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Friar Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473251 Friar Benito Jeronimo Feijoo y Montenegro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786
538515 Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786.; (add.info.: Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786. The chateau where Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), French writer and pholosopher

Allegorical frontispiece of Denis Diderot Encyclopedie, Paris, 1751-1780. Engraving
530372 Allegorical frontispiece of Denis Diderot Encyclopedie, Paris, 1751-1780. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Title page Two Treatises of Government: John Locke, 2nd edition 1694, First, attack on Divine Right of Kings: Second
528509 Title page Two Treatises of Government: John Locke, 2nd edition 1694, First, attack on Divine Right of Kings: Second, dealing with Rights of Man

Illustration by Rene Descartes, showing the refraction of light. From Opera Philosophica; Frankfurt; 1692
5311507 Illustration by Rene Descartes, showing the refraction of light. From Opera Philosophica; Frankfurt; 1692; Universal History Archive/UIG

Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau, engraving by Koenig after Alfred Johannot, 1842, France
1732733 Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau, engraving by Koenig after Alfred Johannot, 1842, France; (add.info.: Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau)

Portrait of Voltaire, c1740. Creator: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour
Portrait of Voltaire, c1740

Olof von Dalin (1708-1763), chancellor, author, historian, 18th century. Creator: Johan Joachim Streng
Olof von Dalin (1708-1763), chancellor, author, historian, 18th century

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. From almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. From almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. From almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. From almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Princess of Prussia, Queen of Sweden, 1768

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Prussia, mid-18th century

Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha, is considered to be the original teacher of the tantric Buddhist (Vajrayana) teachings

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton, 1660s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton, 1660s, (2023). Newton (1642-c1726) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton, 1660s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Sir Isaac Newton, 1660s, (2023). Newton (1642-c1726) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist

Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, 1160s-1180s. This Buddhist "thangka" (or "thanka, " scroll painting) depicts the enlightened Buddha and compassionate goddess Tara

Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Raktayamari and Vajravetali, early 14th century. The Buddhist deity Raktayamari embraces his female partner, Vajravetali, their union symbolizing the bliss of enlightenment

Vajrayogini as Naro Dakini, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrayogini as Naro Dakini, 18th century. The goddess and Buddha Vajrayogini lunges powerfully as she tramples two figures that symbolize the three mental poisons: delusion, hatred, and desire

Buddha Mucalinda, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Mucalinda, 19th Century

Shipwreck, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Shipwreck, c18th century

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Karl Marx studying, 1870s, (2023). German-born philosopher, economist, political theorist, historian, sociologist, journalist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1870s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Charles Darwin, 1870s, (2023). English naturalist, geologist and biologist, is best known for his contributions to the science of evolution

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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.