Polymath Collection (#4)

Sequoyah, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Inman
Sequoyah, c. 1830

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) on engraving from the 1850s
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Sir Henry Thompson, British surgeon and polymath, Vanity fair caricature
Vintage illustration of Vanity fair caricature of Sir Henry Thompson, 1st Baronet, FRCS (6 August 1820 - 18 April 1904) was a British surgeon and polymath. Cremation

Portrait of Mary Somerville
Vintage engraving of Mary Somerville, (26 December 1780 to 29 November 1872) was a Scottish science writer and polymath. She studied mathematics and astronomy

Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci (from Characaturas by Leonardo da Vinci, from Drawings by Wincelslaus Hollar, out of the Portland Museum), 1786

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1777. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1777. After Charles Nicolas Cochin II

Portrait of P. A. Caron de Beaumarchais, 1773. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of P. A. Caron de Beaumarchais, 1773. After Charles Nicolas Cochin II

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). Creator: Unknown
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536), 16th century. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536), 16th century. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Galileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Galileo, (1564-1642), 1830. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer and polymath from Pisa who studied speed and velocity

B. Franklin, (1706-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown
B. Franklin, (1706-1790), 1830. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States

Copernicus, (1473-1543), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Copernicus, (1473-1543), 1830. Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer who made a pioneering contribution to the Scientific Revolution

Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799) French polymath, inventor, playwright, diplomat, spy, publisher, financier and revolutionary

Arbuthnot, (1667-1735), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Arbuthnot, (1667-1735), 1830. John Arbuthnot (1667-1735) Scottishphysician, satirist and polymath best remembered for his contributions to mathematics, From " Biographical Illustrations"

Friedrich Von Schiller, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Friedrich Von Schiller, (1933). Portrait of Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805), German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright

Bettina von Arnim, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Bettina von Arnim, (1933). Portrait of German writer Bettina von Arnim (1785-1859) who was a friend of Beethoven and Goethe

Sir Frederick William Herschel (1738 - 1822), pub. 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir Frederick William Herschel (1738 - 1822) pub. 1867 (photograph). Sir John Frederick William Herschel (1792 ? 1871); English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor

Rabindranath Tagore, 1861 A

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536), 1530. Artist: Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543)
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1467-1536), 1530. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. - Selbstbildnis, 1934
Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. 1934. Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (1452-1519), more commonly Leonardo da Vinci or simply Leonardo, was an Italian polymath

Galileo Galilei, Italian scientist, late 18th or early 19th century (1894). Artist: Pietro Antonio Leone Bettelini
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer, physicist, mathematician and engineer, late 18th or early 19th century (1894)

Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790, 1934. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a renowned polymath and a leading author, printer

Galilei 1564-1642, 1934. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian polymath: astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher and mathematician. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

Edward Marshs living-room, c1934. The living room of Sir Edward Howard Marsh (1872-1953) at 5 Raymond Buildings Grays Inn. Marsh was a British polymath, translator, arts patron and civil servant

John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist, mathematician and polymath (1906). Arbuthnot (1667-1735) was the inventor of the figure of John Bull

Christiaan Huygens, 17th century Dutch mathematician, astronomer and physicist, c1870. Artist: JH Rennefeld
Christiaan Huygens, 17th century Dutch mathematician, astronomer and physicist, c1870. Huygens (1629-1695) made important contributions in several scientific fields

Self Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, c1512-1515 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Self Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, c1512-1515 (1954). Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Reale in Turin. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Drawing on anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) The Musc
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Italian polymanth. Genius. Renaissance. Drawing on anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) The Muscles of the legs

St. John the Baptist by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). 1513-1
St. John the Baptist by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Completed from 1513-1516. High Renaissance. Oil walnut wood. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Benjamin Franklin Portrait American United States Of America
Benjamin Franklin, 1706 - 1790. American statesman and Founding Father. After a print by Pierre Michel Alix from the painting by Louis Michel van Loo

Athanasius Kircher, 1602 - 1680. German Jesuit scholar and polymath. His interests and accomplishments were so broad that he has been compared to Leonardo da VInci

Charles Babbage, 1791 - 1871. English polymath best known for his concept of a programmable computer. Sometimes called Father of the Computer

Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet, 1792 - 1871. English polymath, mathematician, astronomer, chemist, inventor and experimental photographer

Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473 - 1543. Polish Renaissance-era polymath, mathematician, astronomer, physician
Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473 - - 1543. Polish Renaissance-era polymath, mathematician, astronomer, physician, classics scholar, translator, governor, diplomat, and economist

Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt, 1769 - 1859. Prussian polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and proponent of Romantic philosophy and science

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, 1452 - 1519, also known as Leonardo da Vinci or Leonardo. Italian Renaissance polymath: artist, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer

Galileo Galilei, 1564 - 1642. Italian polymath. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Men

Illustration depicting Benjamin Franklin investigating the electricity of thunderstorms

Sir Francis Galton, 1822

The Marquess And Marchioness Of Newcastle With Their Family, In The Foreground Are The Marquesss Sons, Charles, Viscount Mansfield And Henry Cavendish, Later 2nd Duke Of Newcastle

James Crichton, Aka The Admirable Crichton, 1560

Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci, 1452 A

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, 1749

William Whewell, 1794

Benjamin Franklin, 1706 To 1790. One Of The Founding Fathers Of The United States, Polymath, Author, Printer, Satirist, Political Theorist, Politician, Postmaster, Scientist, Inventor

Portrait of Sir Frederick William Herschel (1738- 1822), 1785. Creator: Lemuel Abbott (1760-1802)
Portrait of Sir Frederick William Herschel (1738- 1822), 1785 (oil on canvas). Sir John Frederick William Herschel (1792)

Leonardo on his death bed. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian polymath: painter, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, and writer

John Selden, English jurist, antiquary and oriental scholar, (c1850). Portrait of Selden (1584-1654), a polymath saluted by John Milton as the chief of learned men reputed in this land

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"Unveiling the Minds of Polymaths: A Glimpse into the Renaissance of Knowledge" In Rembrandt's masterpiece, "Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, " we witness the embodiment of a polymath. Aristotle, renowned philosopher and scientist, pays homage to Homer, the legendary poet. This painting captures the essence of intellectual versatility that defines a true polymath. Leonardo da Vinci, an epitome of brilliance during the Italian Renaissance, exemplifies this concept. From his iconic artwork like "La Belle Ferronnière" to his scientific inquiries into anatomy and engineering marvels like flying machines, Leonardo's multifaceted genius transcends boundaries. The Reverend William Whewell portrays another facet of polymathy in his portrait. As a theologian, scientist, and philosopher known for coining terms such as "scientist" itself, he symbolizes how diverse fields can intertwine harmoniously within one individual. Continuing our exploration into Leonardo's repertoire reveals "Virgin of T. " Herein lies evidence that even religious devotion did not hinder his pursuit of knowledge across various domains – from art to science – proving that true they are driven by insatiable curiosity. Lord Howard de Walden dons fencing attire in W. Howard Robinson's illustration while declaring himself as someone who fights for what he believes in. This portrayal highlights how physical prowess complements intellectual acumen in those who embody multiple talents. C. P Snow further substantiates this notion through his achievements as a physicist and novelist while serving as a civil servant. His ability to navigate different realms showcases how polymaths contribute uniquely to society through their versatile skill sets. Delving deeper into Leonardo's anatomical drawings reveals "The Muscles. " These meticulous studies demonstrate how understanding human physiology was just one aspect among countless others that fascinated him—a testament to his boundless intellect. Studying St. John the Baptist by Leonardo unravels yet another layer of his polymathic nature.