Enlightenment Collection (#7)

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)

Philosophy, literature and art during the reign of Louis XV of France, 1715-1774 (colour litho)
5207750 Philosophy, literature and art during the reign of Louis XV of France, 1715-1774 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philosophy)

The monks Saint Theophanes the Confessor (c. 759-818) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826)
AIS5344080 The monks Saint Theophanes the Confessor (c.759-818) and Saint Theodore the Studite (759-826) whipped on the order of Emperor Theophile, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum"

Battles between Muslims and Byzantines in Syracuse, Sicily, in 878, under the rule of Emperor Theophile
AIS5344081 Battles between Muslims and Byzantines in Syracuse, Sicily, in 878, under the rule of Emperor Theophile, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150

Saint Ambrose (339-397), archbishop of Milan, presents his works to a relative
AIS5342701 Saint Ambrose (339-397), archbishop of Milan, presents his works to a relative, from the " Works of Saint Ambrose (vol.1)", 15th century (illuminated miniature) by Bellorto

Siege and Assault of the City of Troy, miniature from "Historia destructionis Troiae"by Guido delle Colone
AIS5355426 Siege and Assault of the City of Troy, miniature from " Historia destructionis Troiae" by Guido delle Colone (c. 1210- c)

Tower project, Illustration from "De re Militari", by Italian engineer Roberto Valturio (1405-1475)
AIS5363872 Tower project, Illustration from " De re Militari", by Italian engineer Roberto Valturio (1405-1475), 1472 (illuminated manuscript) by Vendramin, Giovanni (fl)

Illustration of the Fables of Aesop, by the Greek poet Aesop (650-560 BC). Ms. 758. 1481 (miniature)
AIS5347519 Illustration of the Fables of Aesop, by the Greek poet Aesop (650-560 BC). Ms. 758. 1481 (miniature) by Majorana, Cristoforo (active 1480-1494); University Library, Valencia

Portrait of Liuva I, Visigoth king of Spain (569-572), and Athanagild, Visigoth king of Hispania (554-567)
AIS5345470 Portrait of Liuva I, Visigoth king of Spain (569-572), and Athanagild, Visigoth king of Hispania (554-567), miniature in " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana"

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss philosopher and writer (engraving)
7147268 Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss philosopher and writer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)

Arab soldiers defending the fortified city from the attack of the Castile Arm
AIS5346318 Arab soldiers defending the fortified city from the attack of the Castile Arm. Miniature draws from the hymn of Sainte Marie, 13th century

Siddhartha Gautama attaining Nirvana and becoming the Buddha (the Awakened One) (engraving)
7147557 Siddhartha Gautama attaining Nirvana and becoming the Buddha (the Awakened One) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Johann Gottfried von Herder, German philosopher and poet (engraving)
7148129 Johann Gottfried von Herder, German philosopher and poet (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Gottfried von Herder (1744-1803)

French writer and philosopher Voltaire in Pomerania, 1750 (engraving)
7148120 French writer and philosopher Voltaire in Pomerania, 1750 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French writer and philosopher Voltaire in Pomerania)

Statue of Denis Diderot (1713-1784) (marble)
YOU4418215 Statue of Denis Diderot (1713-1784) (marble) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Denis Diderot (1713-1784), French writer, philosopher

Statue of John the Round D Alembert (1717-1783) (marble)
YOU4418188 Statue of John the Round D Alembert (1717-1783) (marble) by Lecomte, Felix (1737-1817); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of John the Round D Alembert (1717-1783), Philosopher

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher and writer (engraving)
7148127 Immanuel Kant, German philosopher and writer (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), German philosopher and writer

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German dramatist and philosopher (engraving)
7148131 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German dramatist and philosopher (engraving) by Graff, Anton (1736-1813) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781)

Denis Diderot and Catherine II the Great, 1881 (engraving)
3771740 Denis Diderot and Catherine II the Great, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Denis Diderot and Catherine II / Catherine the Great-portrait of the French philosopher)

Tantric Female Enlightened Being (Vajrayogini) Holding a Skull Cup, 18th century

Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Triumphing over Mara (Maravijaya), 16th century

Study for Vignette in Voltaires "La Pucelle d Orleans"
Study for Vignette in Voltaires " La Pucelle d Orleans", with Sketches of Heads and Nude Figures, c. 1762

Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761
7143750 Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761 by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); (add.info.: Portrait of count of Buffon, oil on canvas, 1761. Artist : FranAzois-Hubert Drouais)

Edmund Burke, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise
KW271270 Edmund Burke, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Virgo Sower and Zodiac - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref
LSE4416943 Virgo Sower and Zodiac - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref. 137, 049v) - Request permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Zodiac Libra, 137, 050V Application for authorization to the Municipal Library of
LSE4416941 Zodiac Libra, 137, 050V Application for authorization to the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Bibliotheque de Toulouse

Zodiac Lion and Harvest - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref
LSE4416939 Zodiac Lion and Harvest - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref. 137, 049r): Request for permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Frontispiece of "An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations"
AIS5348780 Frontispiece of " An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations" book by Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish philosopher and economist of the Lumieres

Isle of Sicily. (Sicilia) Navigation map of Joan Martines (1556-1591), 1591 (miniature)
AIS5348054 Isle of Sicily. (Sicilia) Navigation map of Joan Martines (1556-1591), 1591 (miniature) by Martines, Joan (1556-1590); eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

Portrait of James III (Jaime III de Mallorca, 1315-1349), King of Mallorca (Mallorca
AIS5346211 Portrait of James III (Jaime III de Mallorca, 1315-1349), King of Mallorca (Mallorca, Mallorca). Miniature in Llibre de Franqueses i Privilegis del Regne de Mallorca, . Fol.nA'374

The mystery of Elche, miniature from from Las Cantigas de Santa Maria
AIS5336744 The mystery of Elche, miniature from from Las Cantigas de Santa MarAia (Songs of Saint Mary), Fol. 126, 13th century (illuminated manuscript) by Catalan School

Judas goes to the priest and confesses his betrayal of Christ
AIS5338001 Judas goes to the priest and confesses his betrayal of Christ, from the Leggendario Sforza-Savoia, 1476 (illuminated miniature) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Reale, Turin

Baron Alexander von Humboldt (oil on canvas)
957227 Baron Alexander von Humboldt (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875); 142.2x109.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Signed thermometer scale (brass, glass & mercury) (see also 745805)
745806 Signed thermometer scale (brass, glass & mercury) (see also 745805) by Fahrenheit, Daniel Gabriel (1686-1736); Private Collection; (add.info.: The graduated scale from -4F to 132F)

Portrait of David Hume (oil on canvas)
696939 Portrait of David Hume (oil on canvas) by Martin, David (1737-98); 76.2x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) (oil on canvas)
CH23206 Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 60.3x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Parrot of Paradise, from The Natural History of Carolina
3964023 The Parrot of Paradise, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1731 (colour litho) by Catesby

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (engraving)
3648059 Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), German philosopher

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist (engraving)
3638252 Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges-Louis Leclerc (1707-1788), Comte de Buffon

Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand
3610748 Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

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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.