Enlightenment Collection (#9)

Portrait of Madame Marie Therese Rodet Geoffrin (1699-1777) 1746 (red chalk on paper)
CHT169019 Portrait of Madame Marie Therese Rodet Geoffrin (1699-1777) 1746 (red chalk on paper) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Family Group, 1781 (oil on canvas)
BWM155772 Family Group, 1781 (oil on canvas) by Pinson, Isabelle (18th century); 71x90 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; French, out of copyright

Bust of Denis Diderot, 1775(stone)
XIR26527 Bust of Denis Diderot, 1775(stone) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); height: 41 cm; Louvre-Lens, France; (add.info.: Denis Diderot (1713-84) French philosopher.); French, out of copyright

The priests remind Pontius Pilate that Jesus had predicted his resurrection
AIS5337973 The priests remind Pontius Pilate that Jesus had predicted his resurrection, 1476 (illuminated manuscript) by Predis, Cristoforo de (1440-86); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

King Alfonso II of Aragon receiving a courtier, from the manuscript "
AIS5345564 King Alfonso II of Aragon receiving a courtier, from the manuscript " Liber Feudorum Maior", 1194 (miniature) by Spanish School, (12th century); Archivo de la Corona de Aragon

Siege of a city, miniature from the manuscript "The novel of Ogier the Dane"
AIS5344820 Siege of a city, miniature from the manuscript " The novel of Ogier the Dane", 1492 (illuminated miniature) by Verard

Court entertainments: dances and games. The scene takes place in the presence of the gods
AIS5358158 Court entertainments: dances and games. The scene takes place in the presence of the gods of Love, Beauty, Delivery, Franchise, Courtesy and Youth

Abou-Zayd at the Hanah tavern, miniature from "Maqamat"(Sayings), ms
AIS5344183 Abou-Zayd at the Hanah tavern, miniature from " Maqamat" (Sayings), ms. 3929, fol. 34v, 1237 (illuminated miniature) by Al-Wasiti

Representation of a couple of lovers near a rose, miniature in "
AIS5344906 Representation of a couple of lovers near a rose, miniature in " Roman de la Rose", 14th century (illuminated miniature) by Lorris

Miniatures dedicated to battles (left: Muslim army, right: Christian army)
AIS5337233 Miniatures dedicated to battles (left: Muslim army, right: Christian army), from Las Cantigas de Santa MarAia (Songs of Saint Mary), Fol

Council of Toledo, miniature in "Primacia de la Iglesia Toledana"
AIS5335920 Council of Toledo, miniature in " Primacia de la Iglesia Toledana", 1253 (manuscript) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Zodiac Capricorn and baker in his oven - miniature Middle Ages (ref
LSE4416947 Zodiac Capricorn and baker in his oven - miniature Middle Ages (ref.: 137, 051v) - Request permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Zodiac Scorpion, 137, 050Request for authorization to the Municipal Library of Toulouse
LSE4416944 Zodiac Scorpion, 137, 050Request for authorization to the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Bibliotheque de Toulouse

Zodiac Fish, fireplace - miniature, Middle Ages (ref. 137
LSE4416932 Zodiac Fish, fireplace - miniature, Middle Ages (ref. 137, 046v): Request for permission to the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Sign of Gemini and Man in the Fields - Miniature, Middle Ages
LSE4416931 Sign of Gemini and Man in the Fields - Miniature, Middle Ages: Request permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Calendar and sign of the Gemeaux - Miniature, Middle Ages (ref
LSE4416906 Calendar and sign of the Gemeaux - Miniature, Middle Ages (ref. 135, 003r): Request permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

Portrait of the French writer and philosopher Denis Diderot, 1767 (Oil on canvas)
JLJ4647500 Portrait of the French writer and philosopher Denis Diderot, 1767 (Oil on canvas) by Van Loo, Louis Michel (1707-1771); 81x65 cm; Louvre, Paris

Microscope (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113963)
1113962 Microscope (wood, metal & glass) (see also 1113963) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: cased by Le Canu a Rouen); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

German philosopher and dramatist discussing religion with Moses Mendelssohn and Johann Kaspar Lavater (engraving)
5208072 German philosopher and dramatist discussing religion with Moses Mendelssohn and Johann Kaspar Lavater (engraving) by German School

Frontispiece of Principals of Political Right by Jean Jacques Rousseau
CH440580 Frontispiece of Principals of Political Right by Jean Jacques Rousseau, with allegorical vignette of Liberty, engraved by Borly, published 1762 (print & engraving) by Bolomey

Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
CH448348 Portrait of Dr. Richard Price, holding a letter from Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 92.8x72.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss philosopher (engraving)
6032077 Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Swiss philosopher (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)

Theophile de Bordeu, French physician (engraving)
6014828 Theophile de Bordeu, French physician (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophile de Bordeu (1722-1776), French physician.); © Look and Learn

Samuel Clarke, English philosopher and clergyman (engraving)
5233624 Samuel Clarke, English philosopher and clergyman (engraving) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Clarke (1675-1729), English philosopher and clergyman

Picture of the Hell Courtesans Enlightment, 1890 (woodblock)
5916417 Picture of the Hell Courtesans Enlightment, 1890 (woodblock) by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (1839-92); 37.2A--25.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Diderot, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957), illustration from
STC397232 Diderot, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), 1924 (litho) by Cochin

Lavoisier and his wife, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957)
STC397219 Lavoisier and his wife, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Rene Descartes, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957) illustration from
STC397181 Rene Descartes, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957) illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Pierre de Marivaux - French novelist and dramatist (1688-1763) (engraving)
811063 Pierre de Marivaux - French novelist and dramatist (1688-1763) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buddha, Hamlapuri culture, 600 AD (bronze)
834216 Buddha, Hamlapuri culture, 600 AD (bronze) by Indian School, (7th century); 56x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Indian, out of copyright

Buddha Head, Ayutthaya culture, U Thong style (bronze)
834207 Buddha Head, Ayutthaya culture, U Thong style (bronze) by Siamese School, (14th-15th Century); 62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Thai, out of copyright

Jean le Rond d Alembert at the salon of Mme du Deffant and Mlle de Lespinasse
884634 Jean le Rond d Alembert at the salon of Mme du Deffant and Mlle de Lespinasse, from Vies des Savants Illustres, by Louis Figuier (engraving) by French School

Experimenting with electricity, plate from Essai sur l electricite des corps
619904 Experimenting with electricity, plate from Essai sur l electricite des corps by Abbot Jean Antoine Nollet, detail of animals in cages

Frontispiece for Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1762 (engraving)
CHT169026 Frontispiece for Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1762 (engraving) by Netherlandish School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

The Anatomy Lesson, (Dissection at the Jardin des Plantes) from
XJF140229 The Anatomy Lesson, (Dissection at the Jardin des Plantes) from Le Clerc Jomberd (engraving) 1168 by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Frontispiece for the First Edition of L Ecole des femmes
XIR200306 Frontispiece for the First Edition of L Ecole des femmes by Moliere (1622-73) 1663 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Chauveau, Francois (1613-76); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) 1858 (oil on canvas)
BAL241175 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) 1858 (oil on canvas) by Keler-Viliandi, Ivan Petrovich (1826-99); 87x72 cm; Regional M. Vrubel Art Museum, Omsk; Russian, out of copyright

The Art of Writing, illustration from the Encyclopedie
CHT207895 The Art of Writing, illustration from the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1763 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho)
CHT322568 Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho) by Boilly, Julien Leopold (1796-1874) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189096 Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meeting in a Salon, 1790 (gouache on paper)
MMT172274 Meeting in a Salon, 1790 (gouache on paper) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); 30x39 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Frontispiece of the commentary by de la Beaumelle of La Henriade by Voltaire
XIR346125 Frontispiece of the commentary by de la Beaumelle of La Henriade by Voltaire, revised and updated by Freron, published in Berlin and Paris, 1775 (etching) (b/w photo) by Saint-Aubin

Bust of Voltaire (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346120 Bust of Voltaire (marble) (b/w photo) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info)

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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.