Schall Collection

Johann Adam Schall, German Jesuit missionary to China
Johann Adam Schall von Bell (1591-1666), a German scholar, astronomer, and Jesuit missionary in China. Date: circa 1660

L Amour frivole, c. 1780. Creator: Schall, Jean-Frederic (1752-1825)
L Amour frivole, c. 1780. Found in the Collection of Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

Bogislav Graf Tauentzien Von Wittenberg, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Bogislav Graf Tauentzien Von Wittenberg, (1933). Portrait of Prussian general Bogislav Friedrich Emanuel von Tauentzien (1760-1824). After a miniature by Joseph Friedrich August Schall

Johann Adam Schall von Bell. (From Athanasius Kirchers China Illustrata), 1667. Artist: Kircher, Athanasius (1602-1680)
Johann Adam Schall von Bell. (From Athanasius Kirchers China Illustrata), 1667. From a private collection

Portraits of Ferdinand Verbiest, Adam Schall, Candida Xu and Xu Guangqi (From A description of the e Artist: Du Halde)
Portraits of Ferdinand Verbiest, Adam Schall, Candida Xu and Xu Guangqi (From A description of the empire of China and Chinese T, 1735. From a private collection

L Amant Surpris, (The Surprised Lover), 1798, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
L Amant Surpris, 1798, (1913). After Jean Frederic Schall (1752-1825). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

UNION BANKNOTE, 1865. State of Pennsylvania banknote for one dollar issued by the Bank of Montgomery County, 1865, and featuring portraits of four Union Officers from Montgomery County

SCHALL VON BELL, Adam (1591-1661). German Jesuit and astronomer. He spent most of his life as a missionary in China and became an adviser to the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. Engraving

Johann Adam Schall, German Jesuit missionary to China
SCHALL VON BELL, Adam (1591-1661). German Jesuit and astronomer. He spent most of his life as a missionary in China and became an adviser to the Shunzhi Emperor of the Qing dynasty. Engraving

German 16th Century, Ich schlag das Positif mit Schall die Zytternavchmacht frolich all, c. 1580, engraving

Charles-Melchior Descourtis after Jean Frederic Schall (French, 1753 - 1820), L Amant surpris, color aquatint and roulette

JOHANN SCHALL VON BELL (1591-1666). German Jesuit missionary and astronomer. Engraving, late 17th century

JOHANN ADAM SCHALL von BELL (1591-1666). German Jesuit missionary and astronomer; while a missionary in China: line engraving, late 17th century

Promenade Dress 1840
Public promenade dress: green & black robe with skirt en tablier & bishop sleeves with reverse points at the cuff. Accessories: collar fastened with a brooch. Date: 1840

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"Johann Adam Schall: A German Jesuit Missionary to China and His Impact on History" Johann Adam Schall, a remarkable figure in history, was a German Jesuit missionary who left an indelible mark on the world. Born in 1591, he dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and bridging cultural gaps between East and West. Schall's influence extended beyond religious matters. He contributed significantly to scientific advancements during his time in China. Collaborating with Chinese scholars, he worked on various projects such as calendar reform and astronomical observations. His expertise earned him respect among both Chinese officials and European intellectuals. The artistic realm also bears witness to Schall's legacy. Jean-Frederic Schall, a renowned artist of the late 18th century, captured the essence of frivolous love through his work "L'Amour Frivole. " This painting showcases the romantic ideals that were prevalent during Schall's era. In another artistic tribute, Athanasius Kircher depicted Johann Adam Schall von Bell in his book "China Illustrata. " This illustration immortalizes Schall as one of the prominent figures shaping relations between Europe and China at that time. Furthermore, portraits by Jean-Baptiste Du Halde depict Ferdinand Verbiest alongside Candida Xu and Xu Guangqi – all influential individuals involved in promoting Western knowledge within China under Schall's guidance. Even centuries later, artists like Charles-Melchior Descourtis continued to draw inspiration from historical events involving figures like Johann Adam Schall. In Descourtis' piece "L'Amant Surpris, " we see how art can capture moments of surprise and intrigue just as history does. Beyond artistry lies recognition for Colonel Edwin Schall featured on an 1865 banknote issued by the Bank of Montgomery County.