Humanist Collection (page 4)

Celio Secondo Curione, Italian humanist
6039998 Celio Secondo Curione, Italian humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celio Secondo Curione, Italian humanist, grammarian, editor and historian, 1503-1569)

Johann Lonitzer, 1497-1569, German classical scholar
6040079 Johann Lonitzer, 1497-1569, German classical scholar. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Lonitzer, 1497-1569, German classical scholar)

Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535), 1793 (stipple engraving)
985799 Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535), 1793 (stipple engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas More, Lord Chancellor (1478-1535)

Ulrich von Hutten being crowned Poet Laureate by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, 1517 (engraving)
5208051 Ulrich von Hutten being crowned Poet Laureate by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, 1517 (engraving) by European School

Title page from La civilite puerile a laquelle avons adiouste la discipline et
869494 Title page from La civilitepuerile a laquelle avons adioustela discipline et instruction des enfans. Aussi La doctrine et enseignemens du pere de famille A la jeunesse by Desiderius Erasmus

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, German polymath (engraving)
6014832 Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, German polymath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa (1486-1535)

Title page from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615735 Title page from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger (c.1497-1543)

Illuminated "N"from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615733 Illuminated " N" from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035937 Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 22.5x17 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Justus Lipsius (18 October 1547 - 23 March 1606)

Ugolino Martelli, 1536-37 (oil on poplar panel)
3931204 Ugolino Martelli, 1536-37 (oil on poplar panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 102A--85 cm; Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, c. 1530 (oil on wood)
3956455 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, c.1530 (oil on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 18.2 x 14.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: workshop of)

The Procession of the Bishop in Front of the Church of S
BEN108194 The Procession of the Bishop in Front of the Church of S. Ambrogio, detail of Poliziano (1454-94) Pico della Mirandola (1463-94) and Marsilio Ficino (1433-99) 1468 (fresco) by Rosselli

Boerhaave and the histerical women in the hospital of Leyden
LLM459502 Boerhaave and the histerical women in the hospital of Leyden by Ros, P. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boerhaave and the histerical women in the hospital of Leyden)

Titlepage of the first edition of Essais by Michel de Montaigne (1533-92
XIR194780 Titlepage of the first edition of Essais by Michel de Montaigne (1533-92) 1580 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Bordeaux

Portrait of Gian Giorgio Trissino (1478-1550) (oil on canvas)
PWI94306 Portrait of Gian Giorgio Trissino (1478-1550) (oil on canvas) by Catena, Vincenzo di Biagio (c.1470-1531); 72.5x63.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Italian Renaissance humanist)

Portrait of Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca) (1304-74) (oil on panel)
AII84270 Portrait of Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca) (1304-74) (oil on panel) by Bonsignori, Francesco (c.1455-1519); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Ideal proportions based on the human body, from Di Lucio Vitruvio Pollione de
STC205044 Ideal proportions based on the human body, from Di Lucio Vitruvio Pollione de architectura a libri dece, by Gotardo de Ponte Como, 1521 (engraving) by Cesariano

Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465 / 6-1530) 1519 (bronze) (obverse)
FIT209381 Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465/6-1530) 1519 (bronze) (obverse) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); diameter: 10.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Death of Leonardo in 1519 (pencil, ink & wash on paper)
AGN264328 The Death of Leonardo in 1519 (pencil, ink & wash on paper) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois I (1494-1547)

Romain Rolland (1886-1944) (b / w photo)
CHT218622 Romain Rolland (1886-1944) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) of Rotterdam, 1526 (engraving)
STC253549 Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) of Rotterdam, 1526 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.9x19.3 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Niccolo Machiavelli, Florentine politician and writer (engraving)
3647893 Niccolo Machiavelli, Florentine politician and writer (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)

Sebastian Brant, German humanist and satirist (engraving)
3647393 Sebastian Brant, German humanist and satirist (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian Brant (1457-1521), German humanist and satirist

Portrait of Erasmus, 1526 (engraving)
3545903 Portrait of Erasmus, 1526 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.9x19.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Dr Herman Boerhaave (engraving)
964940 Dr Herman Boerhaave (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Herman Boerhaave)

Niccolo Leoniceno, 1521 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3704247)
3708725 Niccol Leoniceno, 1521 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3704247) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Musei Civici, Como, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Niccol Leoniceno (also known as Nicolo Leoniceno)

Portrait of Eugene Paz (b / w photo)
1272629 Portrait of EugAne Paz (b/w photo) by Petit (19th-20th century); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: EugAne Paz (1837-1901) French publicist, journalist and writer.); French

MS Hunter 251 f. 47v, illustration of a zodiac man, c
3552280 MS Hunter 251 f.47v, illustration of a zodiac man, c.1475-1500 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian poet, novelist and humanist (engraving)
3646545 Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian poet, novelist and humanist (engraving) by Vico, Enea (1523-1567); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian poet, novelist and humanist)

Wilibald Pirckheimer, German Renaissance lawyer, author and humanist, and closest friend of Albrecht Durer (engraving)
3646294 Wilibald Pirckheimer, German Renaissance lawyer, author and humanist, and closest friend of Albrecht Durer (engraving) by Durer or Duerer

Francois Rabelais, French writer (engraving)
3647915 Francois Rabelais, French writer (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Rabelais (c1483-1553), French writer

Sir Thomas More, English lawyer, statesman, philosopher and humanist (engraving)
3638149 Sir Thomas More, English lawyer, statesman, philosopher and humanist (engraving) by Elstrack, Renold (1570-1625) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas More (1478-1535)

French Renaissance writer Rabelais with his character Gargantua (chromolitho)
669227 French Renaissance writer Rabelais with his character Gargantua (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

Frontispiece from Out of my Life: Poetry and Truth, 1811-33 (litho)
XPH311116 Frontispiece from Out of my Life: Poetry and Truth, 1811-33 (litho) by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832); Staatsbibliothek Berlin, Preussischer Kulturbesitz

Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from
621403 Lefevre lecturing at the Sorbonne, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Herman Boerhaave, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (engraving)
XJF468513 Herman Boerhaave, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken (engraving) by Wandelaar, Jan (1690-1759) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738) was a Dutch botanist

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1829 (bronze)
XIR414587 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1829 (bronze) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); diam:23.8 cm; Louvre, Paris

Fol. 79r Carlo Marsuppini (d. 1453) illustration from Controversia de Nobilitate
XIR184032 Fol.79r Carlo Marsuppini (d.1453) illustration from Controversia de Nobilitate by Buonaccorso da Montemagno (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo

Piero Vettori, Italian writer
6040000 Piero Vettori, Italian writer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piero Vettori, Italian writer, philologist and humanist, 1499-1585)

Wilhelm Xylander, German classical scholar
6039996 Wilhelm Xylander, German classical scholar. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Xylander, German classical scholar and humanist, 1532-1576)

Erasmus Oswald Schreckenfuchs, Austrian humanist
6039976 Erasmus Oswald Schreckenfuchs, Austrian humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erasmus Oswald Schreckenfuchs, Austrian humanist, astronomer and Hebraist)

Sebastian Brant, German humanist and satirist
6039958 Sebastian Brant, German humanist and satirist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian Brant, German humanist and satirist)

Leonardo Bruni, Italian humanist, historian and statesman
6039955 Leonardo Bruni, Italian humanist, historian and statesman. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonardo Bruni, Italian humanist, historian and statesman, 1370-1444)

Johannes Crato von Krafftheim, 1519-1585, German humanist
6039934 Johannes Crato von Krafftheim, 1519-1585, German humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Crato von Krafftheim, 1519-1585)

Tiberio Deciani, Italian jurist
6039921 Tiberio Deciani, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiberio Deciani or Decianus, Italian jurist working in the tradition of Renaissance humanism)

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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.