Gotthold Ephraim Lessing Collection

G.E. Lessing, n.d. Creator: Johann Friedrich Bause
G.E. Lessing, n.d

Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), 1771. Creator: Graff, Anton (1736-1813)
Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), 1771. Found in the collection of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), 1765. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), 1765. Private Collection

Statue in Hamburg by Fritz Schaper of German dramatist and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (litho)
5208260 Statue in Hamburg by Fritz Schaper of German dramatist and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (litho) by German School

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving)
812502 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German writer, philosopher, dramatist)

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
LLM338613 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Scene from Gotthold Ephraim Lessings comedy Minna von Barnhelm (chromolitho)
2782805 Scene from Gotthold Ephraim Lessings comedy Minna von Barnhelm (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German Enlightenment; philosopher, writer and dramatist (engraving)
3648055 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German Enlightenment; philosopher, writer and dramatist (engraving) by Graff, Anton (1736-1813) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German Enlightenment philosopher, writer and dramatist (litho)
6014839 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German Enlightenment philosopher, writer and dramatist (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emilia Galotti
3748887 Emilia Galotti by Bolt, Johann Friedrich (1769-1836); (add.info.: Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. Lithograph by Johann Friedrich Bolt after Schnorr von Carolsfeld)

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving)
5219410 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing)

Home of the German philosopher and dramatist Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and the library in Wolfenbuettel (engraving)
5208065 Home of the German philosopher and dramatist Gotthold Ephraim Lessing and the library in Wolfenbuettel (engraving) by German School

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, (1933). Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), German writer, philosopher, dramatist

Josepha Hortensia Füger, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Josepha Hortensia Fü ger, (1933). Portrait of German actress Josepha Hortensia Fü ger (1766-1810) as Emilia Galotti in Gotthold Ephraim Lessings play of the same name

Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), c. 1755. Creator: Tischbein, Johann Heinrich
Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), c.1755. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing 1729-1781. - Gemalde von Anton Graff, 1934
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing 1729-1781, 1934. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781), German writer, philosopher, dramatist, publicist and art critic

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Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a renowned German dramatist and philosopher, is immortalized in various forms of art. A striking statue in Hamburg by Fritz Schaper captures the essence of this influential figure. An engraving showcases his intellectual prowess, while another depicts him as a writer and dramatist during the German Enlightenment. One can almost hear the laughter from his comedy "Minna von Barnhelm" through a vibrant chromolitho scene. His play "Emilia Galotti" continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes. Lessing's home in Wolfenbuettel, depicted in an engraving, housed not only the great thinker but also his vast library. A portrait from 1840 reveals the face behind his genius mind - a man who left an indelible mark on literature and philosophy alike. Even today, we are reminded of Lessing's legacy through these artistic representations that celebrate his contributions to society and culture.