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Scholar Collection (#8)

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Background imageScholar Collection: 7388124

7388124

Background imageScholar Collection: Doctor of the church, second half of the 15th century, (tempra on wood)

Doctor of the church, second half of the 15th century, (tempra on wood)
7130082 Doctor of the church, second half of the 15th century, (tempra on wood) by Franceschi, Francesco de (fl.1445-56); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Background imageScholar Collection: Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129585 Christ among the doctors, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Christ among the doctors)

Background imageScholar Collection: Woodcut portrait of the death of Jerome of Prague (1379-1416), a Czech scholastic philosopher

Woodcut portrait of the death of Jerome of Prague (1379-1416), a Czech scholastic philosopher, theologian, reformer
5311174 Woodcut portrait of the death of Jerome of Prague (1379-1416), a Czech scholastic philosopher, theologian, reformer, and professor

Background imageScholar Collection: Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1517 (panel transferred to canvas)

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1517 (panel transferred to canvas)
7063009 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1517 (panel transferred to canvas) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageScholar Collection: John Colet, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. 1812 (engraving)

John Colet, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. 1812 (engraving)
7234555 John Colet, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral.1812 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Colet, Dean of St)

Background imageScholar Collection: Sir Thomas Elyot, English diplomat and scholar. 1812 (engraving)

Sir Thomas Elyot, English diplomat and scholar. 1812 (engraving)
7234561 Sir Thomas Elyot, English diplomat and scholar.1812 (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Elyot)

Background imageScholar Collection: Angelo Ambrogini, 1454 - 1494, aka by his nickname Poliziano

Angelo Ambrogini, 1454 - 1494, aka by his nickname Poliziano
3116352 Angelo Ambrogini, 1454 - 1494, aka by his nickname Poliziano. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScholar Collection: Daniel Heinsius or Heins

Daniel Heinsius or Heins
3252938 Daniel Heinsius or Heins by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Daniel Heinsius or Heins, 1580-1655. One of the most famous scholars of the Dutch Renaissance)

Background imageScholar Collection: Gerrit Janszoon Vos, aka Gerardus Vossius

Gerrit Janszoon Vos, aka Gerardus Vossius
3252936 Gerrit Janszoon Vos, aka Gerardus Vossius by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Gerrit Janszoon Vos, 1577-1649, aka Gerardus Vossius. Dutch classical scholar and theologian)

Background imageScholar Collection: Johannes Buxtorf the Younger

Johannes Buxtorf the Younger
3252933 Johannes Buxtorf the Younger by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Johannes Buxtorf the Younger, 1599-1664. Son of the scholar Johannes Buxtorf, and a Protestant Christian Hebraist)

Background imageScholar Collection: Guillaume Bude, 1467 - 1540

Guillaume Bude, 1467 - 1540
3116350 Guillaume Bude, 1467 - 1540. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French scholar. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageScholar Collection: Christoph (Keller) Cellarius

Christoph (Keller) Cellarius
3252926 Christoph (Keller) Cellarius by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Christoph (Keller) Cellarius, 1638-1707. German classical scholar

Background imageScholar Collection: Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825 - 1901. British bishop of Durham, biblical scholar and theologian

Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825 - 1901. British bishop of Durham, biblical scholar and theologian
2603464 Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825 - 1901. British bishop of Durham, biblical scholar and theologian. From The Review of Reviews, published 1891 by English School, (19th century)

Background imageScholar Collection: Samuel Bochart

Samuel Bochart
3252923 Samuel Bochart by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Samuel Bochart, 1599-1667. French Protestant biblical scholar)

Background imageScholar Collection: Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c. 1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle

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)

Background imageScholar Collection: Theodore Beza, 1519 - 1605

Theodore Beza, 1519 - 1605
3116331 Theodore Beza, 1519 - 1605. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Protestant Christian theologian and scholar)

Background imageScholar Collection: Hadrianus Junius, 1511-1575, aka Adriaen de Jonghe

Hadrianus Junius, 1511-1575, aka Adriaen de Jonghe
3116359 Hadrianus Junius, 1511-1575, aka Adriaen de Jonghe. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch physician, classical scholar, translator, lexicographer)

Background imageScholar Collection: George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473

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)

Background imageScholar Collection: Sir John Cheke, 1514 - 1557

Sir John Cheke, 1514 - 1557
3116330 Sir John Cheke, 1514 - 1557. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English classical scholar and statesman)

Background imageScholar Collection: Eginhard

Eginhard
3783145 Eginhard; (add.info.: Einhard (also Eginhard or Einhart). Frankish scholar and courtier. c. 775-839. Engraving by Allais, c.1844. Plutarque Francais: Moyen Age, Vol 1

Background imageScholar Collection: Georg Brandes, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Georg Brandes, 1883 (oil on canvas)
471278 Georg Brandes, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 111x91.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageScholar Collection: Erasmus and Quentin Matsys (oil on canvas)

Erasmus and Quentin Matsys (oil on canvas)
6266036 Erasmus and Quentin Matsys (oil on canvas) by Siberdt, Eugene (1851-1931); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageScholar Collection: William Musgrave, Early 18th century (Oil on canvas)

William Musgrave, Early 18th century (Oil on canvas)
7335155 William Musgrave, Early 18th century (Oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 127x103 cm; New College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: William Musgrave; Former Fellow of New College)

Background imageScholar Collection: Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas)

Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas)
471368 Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas) by Bellemans, Jozef (Joseph) (1816-88); 175x144 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageScholar Collection: Erasmus and Quentin Matsys, 1908 (oil on panel)

Erasmus and Quentin Matsys, 1908 (oil on panel)
471391 Erasmus and Quentin Matsys, 1908 (oil on panel) by Siberdt, Eugene (1851-1931); 90x69 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Desiderius Erasmus)

Background imageScholar Collection: Albrecht Durer visiting Antwerp in 1520, 1855 (oil on panel)

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

Background imageScholar Collection: Gaspard Gevartius, 1628 (oil on panel)

Gaspard Gevartius, 1628 (oil on panel)
471139 Gaspard Gevartius, 1628 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 119x98 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageScholar Collection: Portrait of Peter Gillis (oil on panel)

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

Background imageScholar Collection: Sketch for the ceiling of the School of Mines, 1856 (painting)

Sketch for the ceiling of the School of Mines, 1856 (painting)
904877 Sketch for the ceiling of the School of Mines, 1856 (painting) by Pujol, Abel de (1787-1861); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: by Abel Pujol (1787-1861))

Background imageScholar Collection: Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas)

Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas)
7305449 Christ among the Doctors, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Baburen van, Dirck (c.1595-1624); 189x210.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Dirck Baburen (c.1595-1624))

Background imageScholar Collection: Biblical measurements in Cubits, 18th century (engraving)

Biblical measurements in Cubits, 18th century (engraving)
5616761 Biblical measurements in Cubits, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Varieties of biblical birds, 18th century (engraving)

Varieties of biblical birds, 18th century (engraving)
5616760 Varieties of biblical birds, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Elim, according to the Hebrew Bible, was one of the places where the Israelites camped following

Elim, according to the Hebrew Bible, was one of the places where the Israelites camped following their Exodus
5616756 Elim, according to the Hebrew Bible, was one of the places where the Israelites camped following their Exodus from Egypt

Background imageScholar Collection: Biblical Maize plant, 18th century (engraving)

Biblical Maize plant, 18th century (engraving)
5617303 Biblical Maize plant, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities

Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities
5617300 Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities, which were completely consumed by fire and brimstone, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer

Background imageScholar Collection: Biblical measurements in Cubits, 1732-1737 (engraving)

Biblical measurements in Cubits, 1732-1737 (engraving)
5617299 Biblical measurements in Cubits, 1732-1737 (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: Illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Sacrifice to God by Abraham after Isaac was spared, 18th century (engraving)

Sacrifice to God by Abraham after Isaac was spared, 18th century (engraving)
5617297 Sacrifice to God by Abraham after Isaac was spared, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Background imageScholar Collection: The riches and tent of Abraham, 18th century (engraving)

The riches and tent of Abraham, 18th century (engraving)
5617295 The riches and tent of Abraham, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Samuel talks with God, 18th century (engraving)

Samuel talks with God, 18th century (engraving)
5617278 Samuel talks with God, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: The strength of Samson, 18th century (engraving)

The strength of Samson, 18th century (engraving)
5617276 The strength of Samson, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer

Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
5306589 Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageScholar Collection: Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer

Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra'by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
5306577 Copperplate engraving from Physica Sacra by the Swiss scholar. Johann Jakob Scheuchzer by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageScholar Collection: Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm of thunder and lightening, 1732-1737 (engraving)

Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm of thunder and lightening, 1732-1737 (engraving)
5617337 Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm of thunder and lightening, 1732-1737 (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: Illustration from Physique sacree)

Background imageScholar Collection: Jacob and Esau exchange presents, 18th century (engraving)

Jacob and Esau exchange presents, 18th century (engraving)
5617308 Jacob and Esau exchange presents, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: Esau prepares a soup for his father Abraham

Esau prepares a soup for his father Abraham
5617287 Esau prepares a soup for his father Abraham, by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Background imageScholar Collection: The hand of God weighs upon the Philistines, 18th century (engraving)

The hand of God weighs upon the Philistines, 18th century (engraving)
5617279 The hand of God weighs upon the Philistines, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)




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