Erasmus Collection (page 8)

Salon of 1855. Erasmus at the house of Sir Thomas More, painting by Mr. Labouchere. engraving 1855

Erasmus and his secretary Gilbert Cousin (woodcut)
XIR1147418 Erasmus and his secretary Gilbert Cousin (woodcut) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Felix Bracquemond (French, 1833 - 1914) after Hans Holbein the Younger (German, 1497 / 1498)
Felix Bracquemond (French, 1833 - 1914) after Hans Holbein the Younger (German, 1497/1498 - 1543). Portrait of Erasmus. Photogravure

FRANCE: MONT BLANC, 1851. The Aiguilles Sans Nom, seen from below the Rocher Rouge. Mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, led by Erasmus Galton, 1851. Contemporary English engraving

FRANCE: MONT BLANC, 1851. The Grands Mulets - Evening View. Mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, led by Erasmus Galton, 1851. Contemporary English engraving

FRANCE: MONT BLANC, 1851. The Summit of Mont Blanc, Seen from Below the Rocher Rouge. Mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, led by Erasmus Galton, 1851

FRANCE: MONT BLANC, 1851. Accident Near the Glacier de Tacounag. Mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, led by Erasmus Galton, 1851. Contemporary English engraving

FRANCE: MONT BLANC, 1851. Above the Grand Plateau - A Large Crevasse. Mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, led by Erasmus Galton, 1851. Contemporary English engraving

FRANCE: MONT BLANC, 1851. The Party Crossing the Glacier des Bossons. Mountaineering expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, led by Erasmus Galton, 1851. Contemporary English engraving

PROTESTANT REFORMERS. Detail of the Reformers from the Meienberg Epitaph, Blasiikirche, Nordhausen, Germany, by Lucas Cranach the Younger

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1466?-1536). Known as Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch humanist and scholar. Oil on panel, 1517, by Quentin Massys

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (c1466-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Title page of an English edition, 1515, of The Praise of Folie, an essay written by Erasmus in 1509

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1456?-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Marginal drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger, from Oswald Myconius copy of Erasmus Encomium Moriae (In Praise of Folly), Basel, 1515

Steel bow - additional part for spinal machine. Engraving from Erasmus Darwin, Zoonomia; or, The laws of organic life. Vol III Date: 1801

Spinal machine - intended for straightening spine. Engraving from Erasmus Darwin, Zoonomia; or, The laws of organic life. Vol III Date: 1801

Cupid with flaming torch and flower. Engraving, probably by (or after) Thomas Holloway, from Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden: a poem in two parts. Page viii, Proem of Vol. 2. Date: 1791-94

Flora at play with Cupid. Engraving by S. Alkin, from Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden: a poem in two parts. Frontispiece for Vol.2. Date: 1791-94

Flora attired by the elements. Engraving by Anker Smith, from Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic Garden: a poem in two parts.Frontispiece for Vol.1. Date: 1791-94

Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) English physician and poet. Member of the lunar society. Grandfather of Charles Darwin and Francis Galton

The Martyrdom of St Erasmus : Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665) French painter. Oil on canvas

The Obelisk. Erasmus Wilson (1809-1884) English surgeon and antiquary. In medicine he specialised in skin diseases. His other interest was Egyptology of which he was a generous patron

Thomas Linacre (c1460-1524) English physician and humanist. Studied medicine at Padua, Italy. Taught Greek to Erasmus and to Sir Thomas More

Cleopatras Needle: artists impression of obelisk sited outside Houses of Parliament. Eventually erected on Thames Embankment London

Desiderus Erasmus (1467-1536) Dutch humanist and scholar (1523). Portrait by Hans Holbein the the Younger (1497-1543). Louvre, Paris

Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) English physician and naturalist. Grandfather of Charles Darwin and Francis Galton: Member of Lunar Society

Ferdinand I (1503-1564) Holy Roman Emperor from 1558. Younger brother of Emperor Charles V: an admirer of Erasmus whose principles he tried to emulate

Salon of 1855. Erasmus at the house of Sir Thomas More, painting by Mr. Labouchere. engraving 1855

English physician and poet. Stipple engraving, English, 1807
ERASMUS DARWIN (1731-1802). English physician and poet. Stipple engraving, English, 1807

English physician and poet. Aquatint, Italian, early 19th century
ERASMUS DARWIN (1731-1802). English physician and poet. Aquatint, Italian, early 19th century

English physician and poet. Engraving, English, 1795
ERASMUS DARWIN (1731-1802). English physician and poet. Engraving, English, 1795

English physician and poet. Line engraving, 1820, after the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby
ERASMUS DARWIN (1731-1802). English physician and poet. Line engraving, 1820, after the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby

English physician and poet. Line engraving, 1820, after the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby
ERASMUS DARWIN (1731-1802). English physician and poet. Line engraving, 1820, after the painting by Joseph Wright of Derby

Erasmus Darwin (1732-1802)
Portrait of Erasmus Darwin, a physician and grandfather to Charles Darwin. Engraving published 1807

BELGIUM. Louvain. Statue of Erasmus of Rotterdam in Mechelsstraat. Sculpture

Erasmus, Desiderius Erasmus Roterdamus (1469-1539)

HOLBEIN, Hans, the Younger (1497-1547); Erasmus, Desiderius Erasmus Roterdamus (1469-1539). Dutch clergyman, humanist

Erasmus?s paraphrases and commentaries on the Epistles, from a 1549 English edition. With decorative initial letter.. From

ROTTERDAM, c1830s. Erasmus Street in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Steel engraving, English, c1830s

BALTHASAR MORETUS (1574-1641). Flemish printer. Line engraving, 19th century, after a contemporary painting by Erasmus Quellyn

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1466?-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Erasmus in conversation with his friends Thomas More (1478-1535), John Colet (c1467-1519)

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (c1456-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1456?-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Line engraving, English, 19th century

Queens College Cloisters with Erasmus Tower, Cambridge, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Erasmus, Dutch theologian
Erasmus (c.1466-1536), Dutch theologian. Born Gerrit Gerritszoon, and later known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, Erasmus studied in monastic schools

Erasmus
Portrait of the Dutch philosopher, Erasmus. Digitally colored engraving

Erasmus Colloquies
Colloquies of Erasmus, hand-bound edition published in Basel, 1537. Hand-colored engraving

Erasmus / Holbein / Quantin
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist

Erasmus / David Mortier
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist, whose ideas looked forward to the Enlightenment

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Erasmus, a name that resonates with the essence of intellectual enlightenment and cultural exchange. From the Lunar Society to The New Learning, it has left an indelible mark on history. In the early 20th century, artist Frank Cadogan Cowper captured Erasmus's spirit in his masterpiece "The New Learning. " This painting encapsulates the transformative power of knowledge during this era (c1900-1920). But who was Erasmus? He was more than just a Dutch Catholic reformer and humanist; he embodied a movement that sought to bridge gaps between different cultures and religions. His engraving by Margaret Roper immortalizes his dedication to education and religious tolerance. The Caxton Window stands as a testament to Erasmus's influence on literature. It depicts him alongside Scriven and Penn, highlighting their contributions to printing and disseminating knowledge across Europe. Erasmus Darwin, another luminary influenced by this great thinker, is celebrated in the artwork of Hopwood. Their collaboration showcases how ideas transcend generations. Beyond Europe's borders, we find Didier Erasmus making strides in contemporary society. His work exemplifies how individuals continue to carry forward Erasmus's legacy today. Even centuries later, artists like Hans Holbein the Younger pay homage to Erasmus through portraiture. In "Portrait of Albert of Brandenburg as St Erasmus, " we witness his enduring impact on religious figures throughout history. And let us not forget about his own self-portrait captured by Holbein in 1523. This image captures both his wisdom and humility—a reminder that even great minds remain grounded amidst their achievements. Lastly, a letter from Desiderius himself reveals his personal correspondence with Nicholas Everaerts—an intimate glimpse into the mind of this influential figure. Erasmus: A name synonymous with intellectual curiosity and cross-cultural understanding. Through artistry, literature, religion, and personal connections—his legacy lives on, inspiring generations to embrace the power of knowledge and compassion.