Moralist Collection

Tolstoy (Photo)
LEO TOLSTOY Russian writer and moralist

Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson, 1780 (engraving)
5309210 Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson, 1780 (engraving); (add.info.: Facsimile of a corrected letter by Samuel Johnson)

Dr Samuel Johnson
1577057 Dr Samuel Johnson; (add.info.: Full-Length Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist

Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Syntax in Ceylon, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Alexander and Diogenes, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) (engraving)
XYC273646 Alexander and Diogenes, engraved by Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857) (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854) (after); 11.8x14.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) from Le Plutarque Francais by E
CHT211304 Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) from Le Plutarque Francais by E. Mennechet, 1835 (colour engraving) by Dupont, H

Daniel Webster (1782-1852) (engraving)
STC186040 Daniel Webster (1782-1852) (engraving) by Longacre, James Barton (1794-1869); Private Collection; (add.info.: one of architects of Constitution; ); The Stapleton Collection; American

Jeremy Bentham in an imaginary landscape, 1835 (oil on paper)
UCL284497 Jeremy Bentham in an imaginary landscape, 1835 (oil on paper) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Bentham (1748-1832)

John Gregory, Scottish physician, medical writer, moralist
John Gregory (or Gregorie, 1724-1773), MD FRS, Scottish physician, medical writer and moralist. circa 1760s

Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 (oil on canvas)
PWI82321 Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Monsiau, Nicolas Andre (1754-1837); 140.5x180 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

John Milton Composing Poetry (oil on canvas)
CHG28382 John Milton Composing Poetry (oil on canvas) by Bortarel, Leon (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton (1608-74)

Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich (engraving)
811049 Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich)

Johann of Schwarzenberg, German moralist, poet and reformer (engraving)
3646445 Johann of Schwarzenberg, German moralist, poet and reformer (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann of Schwarzenberg (1463-1528)

Augustin Charles Renouard, 1865-66 (litho)
2641179 Augustin Charles Renouard, 1865-66 (litho) by Lemoine, Alfred (1824-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustin Charles Renouard: 22.10.1794 - 17.08.1878 French lawyer, moralist)

Jean de la Bruyere, French philosopher (chromolitho)
1094395 Jean de la Bruyere, French philosopher (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean de la Bruyere (1645-1696), French philosopher

Jean de La Bruyere, French philosopher, moralist and author (engraving)
3101010 Jean de La Bruyere, French philosopher, moralist and author (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean de La Bruyere (1645-1696), French philosopher

Joseph Hall, 1574-1656, English bishop
6039880 Joseph Hall, 1574-1656, English bishop. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Hall, 1574-1656, English Bishop of Exeter, satirist and moralist)

Girolamo Savonarola (1452-98) (oil on canvas)
PWI261826 Girolamo Savonarola (1452-98) (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Chateau de Beauregard, France; (add.info.: Jerome Savonarole; ); ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Jeremy Bentham, c. 1829 (oil on canvas)
UCL281381 Jeremy Bentham, c.1829 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875); 83.8x53.3 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Bentham (1748-1832)

Ms 2151, fol. lv Coat of arms of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) (vellum)
CHT211305 Ms 2151, fol.lv Coat of arms of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92) (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Statue of Johnson, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Johnson, 1898. Grade II listed statue of Dr Samuel Johnson (1709 -1784) English writer, poet, moralist and biographer in Lichfield. From " Our Own Country, Volume II"

Dr. S. Johnson, (1709-1784), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr. S. Johnson, (1709-1784), 1830. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and a committed Tory

Bishop Butler, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Bishop Butler, (1897). Joseph Butler (1692-1752) was installed Dean of St Pauls Cathedral in London on 24 May 1740. Butler influenced many philosophers and religious thinkers

Dr. Johnson Discoursing With His Friends, c1900, (1912). Artist: Harold Edward Hughes Nelson
Dr. Johnson Discoursing With His Friends, c1900, (1912). Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), referred to as Dr Johnson, an English writer, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer

Jean de La Bruyere, French essayist and moralist, 17th century. Artist: Saint Jean
Jean de La Bruyere, French essayist and moralist, 17th century. Portrait of La Bruyere (1645-1696) who is best known for his translation of the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus

Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson. English writer, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

The home of Samuel Johnson, 17 Gough Square, London, England, seen here in the 19th century. Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson

Dr. Johnson reading the manuscript of The Vicar of Wakefield. Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson. English writer, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer

Samuel Johnson, 1709 - 1784, aka Dr. Johnson. English writer, poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. From London Pictures, published 1890

Samuel Johnson, 1709 To 1784. British Author, Poet, Essayist, Moralist, Literary Critic, Biographer, Editor And Lexicographer. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Jean De La Bruy

Samuel Johnson, 1709 To 1784. English Author, Poet, Essayist, Moralist, Literary Critic, Biographer, Editor And Lexicographer. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Moral Tales by Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-1799). Colored
Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-1799). French writer and historian. Moral Tales. Title cover. Edition printed in Liege, 1777. Colored engraving. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

The Scruple. Moral Tales by Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-17
Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-1799). French writer and historian. Moral Tales. The Scruple. Edition printed in Liege, 1777. Colored engraving. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Gui Toussaint Carron 2
Abbe GUI TOUSSAINT CARRON Breton churchman, moralist, described as L ami des francais malheureux - the friend of unfortunate French people. Date: 1760 - 1821

Gui Toussaint Carron
Abbe GUI TOUSSAINT CARRON French churchman, moralist, described as L ami des francais malheureux - the friend of unfortunate French people. Date: 1760 - 1821

Giov. Battista Gelli
GIOVANNI BATTISTA GELLI Italian writer and moralist Date: 1498 - 1563

Frcs De LA Rochefoucauld
FRANCOIS, duc de LA ROCHEFOUCAULD French moralist, famous for maxims, such as We are all strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others. Date: 1613 - 1680

Joseph Hall - Bishop of Norwich and Satirist
Joseph Hall (1574-1656) - Bishop of Norwich satirist and moralist. Chaplin to King James I. Date: circa 1640s

Jacopo Stellini
JACOPO STELLINI Italian churchman, moralist, writer Date: 1699 - 1770

Joseph Joubert
JOSEPH JOUBERT French moralist Date: 1754 - 1824

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833
XJF366809 Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

John Milton, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho)
KW344350 John Milton, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton (1608-74); English author

John Milton aged 10, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho)
KW344352 John Milton aged 10, from The English Illustrated Magazine, 1891-92 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton (1608-74); English author

John Milton, from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham and others
KW306200 John Milton, from Old Englands Worthies by Lord Brougham and others, published London, c.1880s (litho) by English School

Jeremy Bentham, engraved by S. Freeman (1773-1857) from National Portrait Gallery
KW272930 Jeremy Bentham, engraved by S. Freeman (1773-1857) from National Portrait Gallery, volume IV, published c.1835 (litho) by Worthington

Daniel Webster (1782-1852) (litho)
KW237046 Daniel Webster (1782-1852) (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: one of architects of Constitution; ); Ken Welsh; American, out of copyright

Tomas de Iriarte (1750-91) (oil on canvas)
XJL211259 Tomas de Iriarte (1750-91) (oil on canvas) by Inza, Joaquin (1737-1808); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

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In this captivating collection of images, we are presented with a diverse array of moralists throughout history. From the iconic Tolstoy to the wise Gracian, these individuals have left an indelible mark on our understanding of ethics and principles. The engraving depicting Alexander and Diogenes serves as a powerful reminder of the clash between power and virtue. As Alexander gazes upon the humble philosopher, we witness a confrontation between ambition and wisdom that continues to resonate today. Montaigne's portrait from Le Plutarque Francais transports us back to Renaissance France, where his introspective essays challenged societal norms and encouraged self-reflection. His words continue to inspire readers centuries later. Daniel Webster's engraved image captures his commanding presence as one of America's greatest orators and statesmen. Known for his strong moral compass, Webster fought tirelessly for justice during a time when it was sorely needed. Bentham's imaginative landscape painting offers insight into the mind of this influential philosopher. With his utilitarian beliefs at the forefront, he sought to create a world guided by ethical considerations for maximum happiness. John Gregory's portrayal showcases him not only as a Scottish physician but also as an esteemed medical writer and moralist. Through his works, he aimed to guide individuals towards virtuous living while promoting physical well-being. The oil painting depicting Alexander and Diogenes in 1818 is another testament to their enduring legacy. Their encounter symbolizes the eternal struggle between material wealth and philosophical enlightenment - a battle that still rages within our own hearts today. As John Milton composes poetry in his oil-on-canvas portrait, we glimpse into the mind of this literary giant who used verse as a vehicle for exploring profound moral themes. His writings continue to captivate readers with their timeless insights into human nature. Joseph Hall's engraved image portrays him as Bishop of Norwich during turbulent times in England’s history. A staunch defender of morality, he fearlessly spoke out against corruption and championed righteousness.