Humanism Collection (page 8)

Erasmus (1469-1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century manuscript illustration found in the collection of the Cabinet des Estampes

Petrus Aegidius, (1927). Artist: Quentin Metsys I
Petrus Aegidius, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet

Celtes Presenting His Book to the Elector of Saxony, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Celtes Presenting His Book to the Elector of Saxony, 1501 (1906). Conrad Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet

Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch author, scholar and humanist, (1893). Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Rabelais, 1882. Francois Rabelais (c1495-1553) was a French writer, satirist, humanist, doctor and monk. Born at Chinon in Touraine

Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Willibald Pirckheimer, 1503, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Willibald Pirckheimer, 1503, (1936). Found in the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin, Germany. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

George Buchanan, 16th century Scottish historian and humanist scholar. Buchanan (1506-1582) spent many years studying in Paris

Petrarch, Italian scholar, poet, and early humanist, 19th century. Artist: Robert Hart
Francesco Petrarca, Italian scholar, poet, and early humanist, 19th century. Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), also known as Francesco Petrarca

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Artist: Albrecht Durer
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Dutch scholar and humanist Desiderius Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

George Buchanan, Scottish historian and humanist scholar, (1833). Artist: E Scriven
George Buchanan, Scottish historian and humanist scholar, (1833). George Buchanan (1506-1582) spent many years studying in Paris

Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Artist: E Scriven
Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Erasmus (1469-1536) was the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance, the first editor of the New Testament

Sir Thomas More, 1774. Artist: T Cook
Sir Thomas More, 1774. Portrait of More (1478-1535) English statesman, scholar and saint and Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor. More refused to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy which made Henry the head

George Buchanan, 1776. Artist: T Cook
George Buchanan, 1776. Buchanan (1506-1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

The Country Feast, detail, 1576. Artist: Lucas van Valckenborch
The Country Feast, detail, 1576

Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Thomas More, English statesman, scholar and saint, c1527. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Thomas More, English statesman, scholar and saint, c1527. Portrait of More (1478-1535) as Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor. More refused to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy which made Henry the head of

Desiderus Erasmus, 15th-16th century Dutch humanist and scholar, 19th century. Erasmus (1465-1536) writing with a quill pen

Desiderus Erasmus using writing slope (1465-1536), Dutch humanist and scholar
Desiderus Erasmus (1465-1536) using writing slope, Dutch humanist and scholar. Engraving after Durer

Francois Rabelais (c1495-1553), 1777. Artist: Pierre Savart
Francois Rabelais, French writer, satirist, humanist, doctor and monk, 1777. Born at Chinon in Touraine, Rabelais (c1495-1553)

Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523). Engraving. Colored
Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523). German writer and theologian. Engraving. Colored

Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving by Durer. Colore
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Burin engraving by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), 1526. Colored

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam) (1466/1469-1536). Dutch Renaissance humanist and a Catholic Christian theologian. Portrait

Portrait of Juan Luis Vives, 1493 -1540, Spanish scholar and humanist, after an 18th century print; Spain

Francesco Petrarca, 1304 To 1374. Italian Scholar, Poet And Renaissance Humanist. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526

Nebrija, Elio Antonio de (1441-1522). Spanish Humanist. Colored engraving

Marsilio Ficino, Italian philosopher
Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499), Italian philosopher. Date: 1648

Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530). German lawyer, author and humanist. Portrait. Engraving by R. Brend Amour. Colored

Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving. Colored
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Portrait. Engraving, 1713. Colored

Juan Luis Vives (1493-1540). Valencian scholar and humanist. Portrait. He lived nearly his entire life in the Southern Netherlands. Engraving. Colored

Gabriel Alvarez de Toledo (1662-1714). Spanish poet. Histor
Gabriel Alvarez de Toledo (1662-1714). Spanish poet an the Royal Librarian of King Felipe V of Spain. Historia de la Iglesia y del Mundo que contiene los sucesos desde su creacion hasta el diluvio

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592). Writer of the French Renaissance. Portrait. Colored engraving

Pedro Chac??n (1526-1581). Spanish mathematician and theologian. Colored engraving

Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Ratione Conscribendi Epistles. Page with censorship and registration by the censor of the Inquisition, 1747. Basel edition, 1522. Episcopal Library

Fray Luis de Leon (1528-1591). Spanish writer
Fray Luis de Leon (1528-1591). Spanish poet and prose writer of the Renaissance. Engraving, 1798. Colored engraving

Thomas More (1478-1535). English lawyer, philosopher, author, statesman and humanist

Boccaccio, Giovanni (1313-1375). Italian writer. Colored engraving

William of Conches (1090-1154). French philosopher. Dragmaticon Philosophiae. Earth and the Zodiacal Signs. Manuscript 144. Folio 62. Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Spain

Pere Miquel Carbonell (1434-1517). Catalan historian and humanist. Croniques d Espanya fins aci no divulgades. First edition printed in Barcelona by Carles Amoros (1546). Catalonia. Spain

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466 / 1469-1536). Dutch huma
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam) (1466/1469-1536). Dutch Renaissance humanist and a Catholic Christian theologian

BELLO, Andr鳠(1781-1864). Venezuelan writer, poet
BELLO, Andr鳠 (1781-1864). Venezuelan writer, poet, journalist and humanist. Oil

Boccaccio, Giovanni (1313-1375). Italian writer. Colored engraving

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1775 (oil on canvas)
XPH311104 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Kraus, Georg Melchior (1737-1806); Goethe National Museum, Weimar, Germany; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)); German

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
XPH311105 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); 64x52 cm; Goethe National Museum, Weimar

Frontispiece of Pedantius, comedy by Edward Forsett produced in Cambridge in 1581
XJF268713 Frontispiece of Pedantius, comedy by Edward Forsett produced in Cambridge in 1581 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Humanism is a philosophy that celebrates the potential and worth of human beings, emphasizing reason, ethics, and compassion and has been embraced by thinkers and artists throughout history, including Richard Dawkins, a British science writer known for his advocacy of rationality and scientific inquiry. In the 16th century, Sir Thomas More championed humanist ideals in his book "Utopia, " envisioning an ideal society based on justice and equality. The renowned artist Hans Holbein the Younger captured this era's spirit with his portrait of More in 1527. Fray Luis de Leon, a Spanish poet from the same period, also embodied humanistic values through his literary works that explored themes of love and spirituality. Beatriz Galindo, known as La Latina for her expertise in Latin language and literature during the Renaissance period, further exemplified how education could empower individuals to contribute to society. Ulrich von Hutten was another influential figure who promoted humanism through his writings advocating for religious reform. Meanwhile, Fray Luis de Leon continued to inspire others with his poetic expressions that touched upon both earthly desires and spiritual contemplation. The friendship between Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon showcased how human connections can foster intellectual growth. As Melanchthon fell ill in the 16th century, Luther prayed fervently for his recovery while continuing to impart knowledge at Wittenberg University alongside Johann von Staupitz. Lucas Cranach Ancien immortalized Martin Luther's image through portraiture during this time period when he delivered lectures at Wittenberg University. These engravings depicted Luther as a fatherly figure guiding students towards enlightenment. Bartolomeo Platina was an Italian Renaissance writer who advocated for classical learning while wearing vibrant attire symbolizing creativity and intellectuality—a testament to how fashion can reflect one's beliefs. Luigi Cornaro further embodied these principles by promoting healthy living through moderation in diet—an idea captured in his portrait from the 16th century.