Erudite Collection

The Lady Ratclif, wife of Robert, 1st Earl of Sussex of the Ratcliffes. Probably the erudite Mary Arundell (d.1557)
FLO4645944 The Lady Ratclif, wife of Robert, 1st Earl of Sussex of the Ratcliffes. Probably the erudite Mary Arundell (d.1557), only child of Sir John Arundell of Cornwall

Scholars Converse on a Bridge (ink & colour on silk mounted on brocaded silk laid down on paper)
3929731 Scholars Converse on a Bridge (ink & colour on silk mounted on brocaded silk laid down on paper) by Zhou Chen (16th century); 96x200.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Dean of Westminster (colour litho)
613424 The Dean of Westminster (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dean of Westminster, An erudite Dean, 14 December 1905)

Mr. Hiram Hall of Portland, Maine, c. 1839 (oil on canvas)
HEH372451 Mr. Hiram Hall of Portland, Maine, c.1839 (oil on canvas) by Prior, William Matthew (1806-73); 86.4x71.1 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Portrait of Louis Jean Marie Daubenton (1716-1800) 1791 (oil on canvas)
XOR172473 Portrait of Louis Jean Marie Daubenton (1716-1800) 1791 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Portrait of a gentleman (oil on panel)
1219554 Portrait of a gentleman (oil on panel) by Slingelandt, Pieter van (1640-91); 31.4x24.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Japansche Rok, standing in a library)

Discussion between learned men and princes, late 17th- early 18th century
909220 Discussion between learned men and princes, late 17th- early 18th century (gouache on paper) (pair to 909221) by Mughal School

British troops and Locals Memorial, Sint Michielsgestel
There is much erudite discussion about whether Operation Market Garden was a success or a failure. Certainly, the prime objective - to outflank the German defences along the River Rhine

Portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Webster, later Lady Holland
CH441582 Portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Webster, later Lady Holland, in a white dress with her spaniel Pierrot, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Gauffier

Cardinal Guillaume Dubois, 1723 (oil on canvas)
1274539 Cardinal Guillaume Dubois, 1723 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 146.7x113.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

John Crewe, c. 1762 (oil on canvas)
AGN358246 John Crewe, c.1762 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Crewe (1742-1829) later 1st Baron Crewe; ); Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian

Rene Descartes (hand-coloured engraving)
XEE1262560 ReneDescartes (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ReneDescartes (31 March 1596 - 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher

John Tradescant the Younger with Roger Friend and a Collection of Exotic Shells
1217368 John Tradescant the Younger with Roger Friend and a Collection of Exotic Shells, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Critz, Thomas de (1607-53) (attr)

Dr J Armitage Robinson (colour litho)
611983 Dr J Armitage Robinson (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr J Armitage Robinson, the Dean of Westminster, An erudite dean)

Andre Dacier, 1805-11 (engraving)
446516 Andre Dacier, 1805-11 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Dacier (1651-1722)

Antique bust of Sophocles, annotated, after Fulvio Orsini (pen and ink on paper)
449260 Antique bust of Sophocles, annotated, after Fulvio Orsini (pen and ink on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 11.8x13.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Roman study, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM438543 Roman study, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Melancthon, Expounding A Text, 1863 (on canvas)
3822323 Melancthon, Expounding A Text, 1863 (on canvas) by Hart, Solomon Alexander (1806-81); 93.1x72.7 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: ()

Pliny the Old. (23-79), Latin erudite and writer, in audience with the emperor Vespasian (9-79), chromolithograph, 1880

Le Antiche Lucerne Sepolcrali Figurate Raccolte dalle
Le Antiche Lucerne Sepolcrali Figurate: Raccolte dalle Caue Sotterranee, e Grotte di Roma, Nelle quali si contengono molte erudite Memorie, Bartoli, Pietro Santi, 1635-1700, Bellori, Giovanni Pietro

Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de la Brede et de (1689-1755). French erudite philosopher and writer. Frontispiece of the book Consid鲡 tions sur les causes de la grandeur des

LAELIUS, Gaius (ca. 235-170 BC). Roman consul
" LAELIUS, Gaius (ca. 235-170 BC). Roman consul. He accompanied Scipio Africanus in the campaigns of Spain, Sicily and Africa.; CATO The Elder or The Censor, Marcus Porcius (234-149 BC)

Yahya ibn Mahmud al-Wasiti; Al-Hariri of Basra

MENɎDEZ PELAYO, Marcelino (1856-1912). Spanish
MENɎ DEZ PELAYO, Marcelino (1856-1912). Spanish erudite, politician and historian. Portrait by Rafael Hidalgo Guti鲲 ez de Caviedes (1864-1950. Detail. Realism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN)

DIDEROT Denis. L Encyclop餩e
DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). French erudite writer and philosopher. L Encyclop餩 e. Preliminary speech of the publishers. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Denis Diderot
DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). French erudite writer and philosopher. La p貥 de famille. Last scene. Watercolor painting by Ziesenis

Gilles Menage, 1692, engraved in 1698 by Pierre Louis van Schuppen (1627-1702) (engraving)
XIR414853 Gilles Menage, 1692, engraved in 1698 by Pierre Louis van Schuppen (1627-1702) (engraving) by Piles, Roger de (1635-1709) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

ENSENADA, Zen󮠤e Somodevilla, marqu鳠de la
ENSENADA, Zen󮠤 e Somodevilla, marqu鳠 de la (1702-1781). Spanish erudite politician. Marquis of Ensenada. Work by GALVAN Y CANDELA, Jos頍 aric (1837-1899). Oil on canvas. SPAIN

ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond D (1717-1783). French
" ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond D (1717-1783). French philosopher, writer and mathematician.; DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). French erudite writer and philosopher

DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). French erudite writer
" DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). French erudite writer and philosopher. Frontispiece of Denis Diderots " Oeuvres Philosophiques". Brussels edition of 1829. Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona

Al-Hariri of Basra (1054-1122). Arab erudite
" Al-Hariri of Basra (1054-1122). Arab erudite and poet. " The Maqamat" (The Assemblies of al-Hariri), characteristic genre of the medieval arabic literature

MURATORI, Ludovico Antonio (1672-1750). Italian

Schlegel, August Wilhelm Von

Beccaria, Cesare

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus (4

Lanscape with Villa. Italy
ALEMBERT, Jean Le Rond D (1717-1783); DIDEROT, Denis (1713-1784). French philosopher, writer and mathematician.; French erudite writer

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Erudite, a word that encapsulates the essence of knowledge and intellect. It brings to mind great thinkers like Montesquieu, Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de, whose ideas shaped political philosophy. Scholars Converse on a Bridge is an artwork that symbolizes the exchange of profound ideas in a serene setting. In the realm of academia, erudition knows no bounds. The Dean of Westminster stands as a testament to scholarly excellence and leadership. This color lithograph captures the dignity and wisdom embodied by those who dedicate their lives to education. Even beyond formal institutions, erudition can be found in unexpected places. Take Mr. Hiram Hall of Portland, Maine - an ordinary man with extraordinary intellectual curiosity depicted in oil on canvas from 1839. His thirst for knowledge serves as inspiration for all seekers of truth. Portraits also reveal erudite individuals throughout history. Louis Jean Marie Daubenton's portrait showcases his expertise as a naturalist during the Enlightenment era. His contributions to science continue to influence our understanding of the natural world. A gentleman portrayed in oil on panel exudes sophistication and refinement associated with erudition. Such depictions remind us that intelligence transcends time and place. The Discussion between learned men and princes from the late 17th-early 18th century illustrates how erudite minds shape society through dialogue and debate. Their exchanges pave the way for progress across various fields. History remembers not only scholars but also those who honor their memory like at the British troops and Locals Memorial in Sint Michielsgestel; it stands as a tribute to bravery intertwined with intellectual pursuits. Erudition extends beyond gender boundaries too - Portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Webster (later Lady Holland) exemplifies women's contribution to scholarship throughout history; her image represents resilience against societal barriers faced by female intellectuals. Cardinal Guillaume Dubois' portrait reveals his astute political mind, demonstrating that erudition can manifest in various domains.