Enlightenment Collection (#4)

Salisbury from Wilton Park, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Salisbury from Wilton Park, n.d

Dumfries from the Dock, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Dumfries from the Dock, n.d

Etteilla Tarot cards (coloured engraving)
CHT193554 Etteilla Tarot cards (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Jean-Baptiste Alliette (1738-91); ); eArchives Charmet; French

Saint Kabir, Shree Ram Mandir, Maharashtra (oil on panel)
1764425 Saint Kabir, Shree Ram Mandir, Maharashtra (oil on panel) by Indian School; (add.info.: Kabīr (also Kabīra) (c. 1440 - c)

David Hume - Riddle's
3769833 David Hume - Riddle's; (add.info.: David Hume-Riddle's Close, Edinburgh, where the Scottish philosopher, economist and historian lived for a while. 26 April 1711-25 August 1776)

Abstract of bird in flight

Pathway in forest with trees

Enlightenment: Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-1784), writer and philosopher painting by Claude Bornet (1733-1804)
BEN5478408 Enlightenment: Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-1784), writer and philosopher painting by Claude Bornet (1733-1804). Paris Library of the French Comedy.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Lewis Morris, Llwellyn Ddu o Fon (oil on canvas)
NGW405354 Lewis Morris, Llwellyn Ddu o Fon (oil on canvas) by Welsh School, (18th century); 84.2x68.5 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Lewis Morris (1701-65) Welsh hydrographer, antiquary

Peter the Great, (1672-1725), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Peter the Great, (1672-1725), 1830. Peter the Great (1672-1725) ruled the Tsardom of Russia and later the Russian Empire from 7 May 1682 until his death in 1725

Leibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Leibnitz, (1646-1716), 1830. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) German polymath, logicians, mathematician and natural philosopher of the Enlightenment who also made contributions to physics

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)

Elementos de Matematica by Spanish architect Benito Bails
Elementos de Matematica (Elements of Mathematics), by Benito Bails (1730-1797), Spanish architect and mathematician of The Enlightenment. Trigonometric calculations

Elementos de Matematica by Benito Bails
Elementos de Matematica (Elements of Mathematics), by the Spanish architect and mathematician of The Enlightenment Benito Bails (1730-1797)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, inventor and politician. In 1776 he wrote, with Jefferson and John Adams, the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811). Spanish neoclassical statesman, author and philosopher. Portrait. Illustration by J. Cebrian. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Isaac Newton (1642-1726/1727). English mathematician, astronomer and physicist. Chromolithography, 1876. Date: 2014

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). La UGT. Columna y base de la victoria (UGT. Column and basis of Victory). Poster

Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire, c. 1800 (tempera on canvas)
1772306 Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire, c.1800 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 51x79 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print)
2913947 Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher and physician)

Fugen, Muromachi Period (ink & colour on silk)
931412 Fugen, Muromachi Period (ink & colour on silk) by Eiga, Takuma (14th Century); 67.7x41.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Samantabhadra)

Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas)
868090 Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas) by Huber, Jean (1721-86); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Francois-Marie Arouet)

Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites
STC196356 Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Minerva Slaying Discord (oil on canvas)
471260 Minerva Slaying Discord (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 63.9x50 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Rene Antoine Ferchault de Reaumur (engraving)
1734003 Rene Antoine Ferchault de Reaumur (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Rene Antoine Ferchault de Reaumur (1683-1757) french scientist, engraving)

A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas)
IND113589 A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

Sainte Vierge!s ecria-t-elle qu allons nous devenir? Un Homme tue chez moi
XIR172451 Sainte Vierge!s ecria-t-elle qu allons nous devenir? Un Homme tue chez moi!, illustration from chapter 9 of Candide by Francois Voltaire (1694-1778) engraved by Philippe Triere (1756-1815)

Sir Isaac Newton (litho)
1730150 Sir Isaac Newton (litho) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sir Isaac Newton PRS (25 December 1642 - 20 March 1726/27) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer

Charles de Secondat, Baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu (engraving)
1730140 Charles de Secondat, Baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu (engraving) by Langlois, Jean Charles (1789-1870); (add.info.: Charles Louis de Secondat)

George Berkeley (engraving)
1729067 George Berkeley (engraving) by Irish School; (add.info.: George Berkeley (12 March 1685 - 14 January 1753) - known as Bishop Berkeley (Bishop of Cloyne of the Anglican Church of Ireland)

Alexander Pope (litho)
1729010 Alexander Pope (litho) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 - 30 May 1744) was an English poet, translator

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (coloured engraving)
1729051 Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (coloured engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); (add.info)

The Young Laundresses, 1768. Creator: Robert Daudet
The Young Laundresses, 1768

The Steep Fort, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Pierre Francois Laurent
The Steep Fort, ca. 1750-1800

First View of the Surroundings of Bayonne, ca. 1775. Creator: Jean Jacques Le Veau
First View of the Surroundings of Bayonne, ca. 1775

The Storm, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Elisabeth Cousinet Lempereur
The Storm, ca. 1750-1800

Fishing in the Moon Light, ca. 1771. Creator: Bertaud
Fishing in the Moon Light, ca. 1771

Third View of Italy, ca. 1750-95. Creator: Pierre Jacques Duret
Third View of Italy, ca. 1750-95

Fishermen at Work, ca. 1763-1800. Creator: J Daulle & Veuve
Fishermen at Work, ca. 1763-1800

View of the Surroundings of Regio in Calabria, ca. 1770. Creator: Charles Nicolas Dufour
View of the Surroundings of Regio in Calabria, ca. 1770

View of the Alpes, 1760. Creator: Jean Ouvrier
View of the Alpes, 1760

Foggy Weather, ca. 1767. Creator: Jacques Aliamet
Foggy Weather, ca. 1767

Eleventh View of Italy, ca. 1765. Creator: Jacques Philippe Le Bas
Eleventh View of Italy, ca. 1765

House in the Country Surrounding Naples, ca. 1720-60. Creator: Jean Daullé
House in the Country Surrounding Naples, ca. 1720-60

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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.