Humanist Collection (page 2)

Bust of Niccolò da Uzzano, 1884. Creator: Nicolaes van der Waay
Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano, 1884

Portrait of Barthélemy Aneau, Head of the Collège de la Trinité in Lyon, c.1535-c.1545. Creator: Corneille de Lyon
Portrait of Barthelemy Aneau, Head of the College de la Trinite in Lyon, c.1535-c.1545

Philipp Melanchthon, Leading Figure of the Reformation, 1540-1560. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Philipp Melanchthon, Leading Figure of the Reformation, 1540-1560

Pompeius Occo, c.1531. Creator: Dirck Jacobsz
Pompeius Occo, c.1531. Other Title(s): Pompeius Occo (1483-1537), Banker, Merchant and Humanist

Bookplate of Willibald Pirckheimer, 1529. Creators: Master I.B. Georg Pencz
Bookplate of Willibald Pirckheimer, 1529

Portrait of Viglius ab Zuichemus, Frisian Jurist, President of the Privy Council and... c.1570. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Viglius ab Zuichemus, Frisian Jurist, President of the Privy Council and Member of the Council of State, c.1570

Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530), 1524-1600. Creator: Unknown
Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530), 1524-1600. Copy after Albrecht Durer

Portrait of Desiderius Erasmus, after c.1535. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Desiderius Erasmus, after c.1535. Copy after Quinten Massijs

Erasmus. Creator: Wallerant Vaillant
Erasmus

Portrait d'homme, c1640. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait d'homme, c1640

Portrait of Guillaume Budé (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869. Creator: Jean Amable Amedee Pastelot
Portrait of Guillaume Bude (1467-1540), humanist, August 22, 1869

Portrait of Girolamo Ruscelli, 1566. Creator: Nicolo Nelli
Portrait of Girolamo Ruscelli, 1566

Erycius Puteanus, 17th century. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
Erycius Puteanus, 17th century

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536) in his Cell, ca 1538. Creator: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536) in his Cell, ca 1538. Private Collection

From left to right, Ludovic Kennedy, Moira Shearer (married to Ludovic Kennedy) and Frank Lawton, at an actors Pool of Industry meeting at Forbes House. 3rd January 1955

Rubens, (1577-1640), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Rubens, (1577-1640), 1830. Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) influential and prolific Flemish Baroque artist of the Counter-Reformation, humanist scholar and diplomat

Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Georgius Merula (c1430-1494) Italian humanist and classical scholar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Ulrich Von Hutten, 1516, (1936). Ulrich von Hutten at Viterbo in the battle with five Frenchmen, who mocked Maximilian. German scholar, poet and satirist Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523)

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1860-1935, c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1860-1935, c1900. Half-length portrait, seated, facing right. [Feminist social reformer, author of the semi-autobiographical short story "The Yellow Wallpaper"

The Escape of Grotius, aka Hugo de Groot, Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, poet and playwright. He was imprisoned in Loevestein Castle for his involvement in Calvinist disputes

Fray Luis de Leon (1527-1591). Spanish poet
Fray Luis de Leon (Belmonte, 1527-Madrigal de las Altas Torres, 1591). Spanish poet. Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Beatriz Galindo (1465-1535), called La Latina. Latinist, writer, humanist, educator and teacher of Queen Isabella of Castile and her children. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Andromeda
Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Italian astronomer and humanist. Constellation of Andromeda. De le stelle fisse (The sphere of the world and The fixed stars). Edited in Venice in 1540

Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1578). Italian astronomer and humanist. Draco constellation. De le Stelle Fisse (The sphere of the world and The fixed stars). Edited in Venice in 1540. Engraving, 1559

PETRARCH (1304-1374). Italian humanist and poet. Triumphs, Sonnets, and Songs. Miniature with the Triumph of the Death

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832). German humanist and writer. The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen

Francesco Cinzio Benincasa, c. 1478-80 (marble)
701370 Francesco Cinzio Benincasa, c.1478-80 (marble) by Italian School, (15th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Francesco Cinzio Benincasa, a poet)

Leonardo Bruni or Leonardo Aretino, c. 1370 - 1444
3116343 Leonardo Bruni or Leonardo Aretino, c. 1370 - 1444. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian humanist, historian and statesman)

Aldus Pius Manutius
3252932 Aldus Pius Manutius by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Aldus Pius Manutius, 1449 -1515. Italian humanist who became a printer)

Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt
3116323 Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German author, humanist reformer, theologian and educator)

Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c. 1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle
3116356 Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c.1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473
3116348 George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek philosopher, scholar and humanist)

Albrecht Durer visiting Antwerp in 1520, 1855 (oil on panel)
471171 Albrecht Durer visiting Antwerp in 1520, 1855 (oil on panel) by Leys, Hendrik or Henri (1815-69); 140x210 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel)
471118 Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 59x46 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Portrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686. Creator: Isaac Beckett
Portrait of Adrian Beverland Drawing a Statue of Callipygian Venus, 1686

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites
STC196068 Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Portrait of Otto van Veen, circa 1556-1629, Dutch painter, draughtsman, and humanist active primarily in Antwerp
6338904 Portrait of Otto van Veen, circa 1556-1629, Dutch painter, draughtsman, and humanist active primarily in Antwerp and Brussels by Ruchol

Illustration from Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium
CH438799 Illustration from Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua, 1499 (hand coloured woodcut) by Italian School

First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum)
3552368 First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)
488665 Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d.c.1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut) by Italian School

Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua
CH440500 Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua, 1499 (leather & brass) by Italian School

Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving)
XJF397657 Sir Thomas More (1477-1535) (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection

Erasmus & John Colet
3782440 Erasmus & John Colet by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); (add.info.: Erasmus & John Colet by Gilbert Keith Chesterton)

Portrait of Marguerite d Angouleme (1492-1549) Queen of Navarre with a dog on her knees
CHT211469 Portrait of Marguerite d Angouleme (1492-1549) Queen of Navarre with a dog on her knees, facsimile of a sixteenth century drawing, 1848 (colour litho) by French School

Sir Thomas More sepia toned (XXXL)
Sir Thomas More (1478-1535)

Petrarch (XXXL)
Francis Petrarch.Portrait engraved by Robert Hart (around 1850) from a printing by Raffaello Morghan

John Locke (XXXL)
" Portrait of John Locke, english philosopher ( 1632-1704) engraved by H.Robinson from the original of Kneller in the hall of Christ Church, oxford, and edited by John Tallis and Co in 1881

Frontispiece from a 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass
5668975 Frontispiece from a 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass a collection of poetry by American poet Walt Whitman (engraving) by Schoff

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"Exploring the Humanist Legacy: From Montaigne to Dawkins" Humanism, a philosophical and intellectual movement that emerged during the Renaissance, has left an indelible mark on our understanding of humanity. This caption delves into some key figures and artworks associated with humanism. Montaigne, a French philosopher of the 16th century, is considered one of the pioneers thought. His essays explored various aspects of human nature and encouraged self-reflection. Richard Dawkins, a British science writer known for his advocacy of atheism and evolutionary biology, embodies modern-day humanism by promoting reason and scientific inquiry as guiding principles in understanding our existence. Hugo Grotius, a Dutch jurist from the 17th century, contributed significantly to international law. His works emphasized natural law principles rooted in respect for individual rights and peaceful coexistence among nations. Lorenzo de' Medici (the Magnificent), an influential Italian patron of arts during the Renaissance period, supported numerous artists who embraced humanistic ideals. His support fostered cultural growth throughout Italy. Satirical artwork like medical prescriptions often served as social commentary during this era. These pieces mocked societal norms or criticized political figures through clever symbolism. Sir Thomas More's Utopia provided a critical examination of society's flaws while envisioning an ideal world based on equality and justice. The woodcut from its third edition captures More's vision visually. Lorenzo Valla was an Italian scholar whose textual criticism challenged established dogmas by questioning religious texts' authenticity. He played a pivotal role in shaping early humanistic scholarship. Erasmus of Rotterdam was another prominent figure within European humanism who sought reform within Catholicism through education and biblical scholarship. His engraving portrays his dedication to intellectual pursuits amidst religious turmoil. Leonardo Bruni contributed greatly to reviving interest in classical Greek literature during the Renaissance period through his translations and writings on history and politics.