Enlightenment Collection (#6)

Seventh View of Italy, ca. 1770. Creator: Jacques Philippe Le Bas
Seventh View of Italy, ca. 1770

Impetuous Storm, ca. 1770. Creator: Bertaud
Impetuous Storm, ca. 1770

View of Lake Geneva, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Giavaranni
View of Lake Geneva, ca. 1750-1800

The Morning, ca. 1765. Creator: Jacques Aliamet
The Morning, ca. 1765

First View of the Surroundings of Rochefort, 1770. Creator: D Wallaert
First View of the Surroundings of Rochefort, 1770

View of Saint Angels Castle from Port Side, ca. 1760-1800. Creator: Pierre Chenu
View of Saint Angels Castle from Port Side, ca. 1760-1800

Serene Weather, ca. 1756-88. Creator: Maria Fr Ozanne
Serene Weather, ca. 1756-88

First View of the Port of Livourne, ca. 1755-85. Creator: Maria Fr Ozanne
First View of the Port of Livourne, ca. 1755-85

Second View of Marseille, ca. 1776. Creator: Jacques Aliamet
Second View of Marseille, ca. 1776

The Corsican Fishermen, 1767. Creator: Robert Daudet
The Corsican Fishermen, 1767

Embarkation of the Young Greek, ca. 1771. Creator: Yves Le Gouaz
Embarkation of the Young Greek, ca. 1771

The End of the Fishing, ca. 1765. Creator: Pietro Antonio Martini
The End of the Fishing, ca. 1765

Stormy Weather, ca. 1750-88. Creator: Jacques Aliamet
Stormy Weather, ca. 1750-88

The Village Fountain, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Pietro Antonio Martini
The Village Fountain, ca. 1750-1800

The Little Waterfalls, ca. 1740-1800. Creator: Pierre Francois Basan
The Little Waterfalls, ca. 1740-1800

Dangerous Reef, ca. 1760. Creator: Adrian Zingg
Dangerous Reef, ca. 1760

The Greek Woman Leaving the Bath, ca. 1757-59. Creator: Jean Daullé
The Greek Woman Leaving the Bath, ca. 1757-59

The Laboring Italian Women, 1765. Creator: Jacques Aliamet
The Laboring Italian Women, 1765

The Choice of Fish, ca. 1770. Creator: Yves Le Gouaz
The Choice of Fish, ca. 1770

The Turc Who Watches Fishing, ca. 1720-60. Creator: Jean Daullé
The Turc Who Watches Fishing, ca. 1720-60

Second View of the Port of Livourne, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Joanna Fr Ozanne
Second View of the Port of Livourne, ca. 1750-1800

View of Spoleto, ca. 1770. Creator: Pietro Antonio Martini
View of Spoleto, ca. 1770

Jonas Leaving the Whale, ca. 1770. Creator: Jean Baptiste Tilliard
Jonas Leaving the Whale, ca. 1770

The Neapolitan Fishermen, ca. 1770. Creator: Anne Philiberte Coulet
The Neapolitan Fishermen, ca. 1770

Fourth View of Italy, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Pierre Jacques Duret
Fourth View of Italy, ca. 1750-1800

Noon, ca. 1770. Creator: Jacques Aliamet
Noon, ca. 1770

Second View of Mount Cenia, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Jacques II Chereau
Second View of Mount Cenia, ca. 1750-1800

Second View of the Surroundings of Rochefort, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: D Wallaert
Second View of the Surroundings of Rochefort, ca. 1750-1800

The Old Fortress, ca. 1750-1800. Creator: Jean Jacques Le Veau
The Old Fortress, ca. 1750-1800

Port of Livorne, ca. 1770. Creator: Simon Fokke
Port of Livorne, ca. 1770

Voltaire Seen in Profile, n. d. Creator: Jean Huber
Voltaire Seen in Profile, n.d

Nicolas de Condorcet Committing Suicide (engraving)
1731197 Nicolas de Condorcet Committing Suicide (engraving) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858) (after); (add.info.: Nicolas de Condorcet (1743-1794) french philosopher, killing himself in prison

Francois Marie Arouet aka Voltaire (pastel on paper)
1728864 Francois Marie Arouet aka Voltaire (pastel on paper) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); (add.info.: Francois Marie Arouet aka Voltaire (1694-1778) french writer and philosopher

Suzanne Curchods Salon, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4835393 Suzanne Curchods Salon, 1887 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of intellectuals in the salon of Suzanne Curchod)

Statue of German dramatist and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Hamburg (engraving)
7157334 Statue of German dramatist and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Hamburg (engraving) by Ehrentraut, Julius (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bodhisattvas tusks, illustration from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy
STC323752 The Bodhisattvas tusks, illustration from Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita and Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1st edition, 1913 (colour litho) by Tagore

A Russian fleet, miniature from "Synopsis historiarum", c. 1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5344095 A Russian fleet, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript) by Scylitzes, John (fl.1081); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Genealogical tree of the kings of the kingdoms of Asturias and Leon, from "Genealogia de los reyes de
AIS5345500 Genealogical tree of the kings of the kingdoms of Asturias and Leon, from " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena

Portrait of Flavius Recceswinth, King of the Visigoths of Spain from 653 to his death in 672
AIS5345489 Portrait of Flavius Recceswinth, King of the Visigoths of Spain from 653 to his death in 672, miniature in " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana"

Representation of the Visigoth kings Athaulf and Sigeric, from "Genealogia de los reyes de Espana"by Alonso
AIS5345468 Representation of the Visigoth kings Athaulf and Sigeric, from " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena, 15th century (illuminated manuscript) by Cartagena

The coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Leon V the Armenian (775-820), miniature from "Synopsis historiarum"
AIS5344082 The coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Leon V the Armenian (775-820), miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript) by Scylitzes

Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French writer. 1802 (engraving)
7235099 Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French writer.1802 (engraving) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French writer)

The first plunder of Trojan. Painted miniature from Historia destructionis Troiae
AIS5346202 The first plunder of Trojan. Painted miniature from Historia destructionis Troiae, (Historia Troiana) by Guido delle Colone (circa 1210- ca. 1287) (Sevilla: Casa Jacome Cromberger; 1545)

Portrait of Henry IV the Impotent (Enrique IV of Castilla) (1425-1474), from "Genealogia de los reys de
AIS5345506 Portrait of Henry IV the Impotent (Enrique IV of Castilla) (1425-1474), from " Genealogia de los reys de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena, 1463 (miniature) by Cartagena

Tributes and gifts to the court of the Byzantine Emperor Basil I (811-886), fol
AIS5343370 Tributes and gifts to the court of the Byzantine Emperor Basil I (811-886), fol. 213 from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150

Attacking a stronghold, miniature from "Synopsis historiarum", c
AIS5342678 Attacking a stronghold, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript) by Scylitzes, John (fl.1081); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Mina van Winkle receiving the Suffrage Torch on a tugboat, 1915 (b / w photo)
4072616 Mina van Winkle receiving the Suffrage Torch on a tugboat, 1915 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the Visigoth King Wamba (d. 688, King of Spain from 672-680 / 681)
AIS5345498 Portrait of the Visigoth King Wamba (d. 688, King of Spain from 672-680/681, from " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena)

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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.