Scholarship Collection (#3)

Portrait of a Scholar, ca 1501-1502. Found in the collection of Pinacoteca dell Accademia dei Concordi, Rovigo

The Quill-cutter, 1627. Artist: Lievens, Jan (1607-1674)
The Quill-cutter, 1627. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Heraclitus, c. 1647-1648. Artist: Ter Borch, Gerard, the Younger (1617-1681)
Heraclitus, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Portrait of the scholar Mikhail V. Lomonosov (1711-1765), Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the scholar Mikhail V. Lomonosov (1711-1765), Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the Ministry of culture of Russian Federation, Moscow

Shadows in the passageway from the Bodleian Library to Radcliffe Square

Hetford Colleges Bridge of Sighs

Vaulted ceilings of Magdalen College Oxford s

Ziggurat of the Said Business school of Oxford University

Ziggurat of the Said Business school in Oxford, England

Silhouetted spires of All Souls College, Oxford, viewed from Radcliffe Square on a fine winter morning

Walls of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, on a fine late-summer morning

Dreaming spires of Bodleian Library Divinity School

Ziggurat of the Said Business school, Oxford, with contrail

Ziggurat of the Said Business school, Oxford, with lamp and contrails

Balancing Act II

Balancing Act

Autumn reflection and self portrait in the Women of Balliol Sundial, Oxford

Bird flies past the Ziggurat of the Said Business school, Oxford

Secret garden in Magdalen College, Oxford

Moonrise over the dreaming towers of All Souls College, Oxford, on a summer evening

Radcliffe Square on a foggy winter morning

Dramatic sky with contrails behind the Sheldonian and Clarendon building, Oxford

Dreaming spires in the mist, Oxford

Arthur Rhys-Davids, RFC ace fighter pilot
Arthur Rhys-Davids (1897-1917), RFC (56 Squadron) ace fighter pilot with 25 confirmed victories. He was a former head boy at Eton with a scholarship for Oxford. Date: circa 1916-1917

Richard Porson 1759-1808 British Master Of Classical Scholarship. From The Book "Gallery Of
Richard Porson 1759-1808 British Master Of Classical Scholarship. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Diego de Torres Villarroel (1693-1770). Spanish writer
Diego de Torres Villarroel (1693-1770). Writer, poet, playwright, physician, mathematician, priest and professor at the University of Salamanca. Colored engraving

ACWW, Ugandan Student Nesta Rugumayo - Lady Aberdeen Scholar
Established in 1933, the ACWW ( The Associated Country Women of the World ) by 1962 had registered its first Lady Aberdeen Scholar at a British university

Three schoolboys apply themselves and become Oxford scholars
Three schoolboys apply themselves, becoming first class Oxford scholars. They then lend their acquired wisdom to become a Bishop, a Physician and a great warrior! Date: 1898

Heinrich Agrippa, German alchemist
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa (1486-1535), German alchemist, writing on a scroll with a quill. Also known as Agrippa von Nettesheim, he was born in Cologne, Germany, and studied theology, philosophy

The School of Athens showing Greek philosophers and scientist with Plato (428-348 BC) and his pupil Aristotle (384-322 BC) in the centre. Raphael (1483-1520) Raffaello Santi, Italian painter. Vatican

Philosopher with a book, a compass and goniometer, 1630. Artist: Ribera, Jose, de (1591-1652)
Philosopher with a book, a compass and goniometer, 1630. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

An inventor of mathematical instruments. Artist: Paolini, Pietro (1603-1682)
An inventor of mathematical instruments. From a private collection

Portrait of a man with a Book, c. 1870. Artist: Aqa Bala (active Mid of 19th cen. )
Portrait of a man with a Book, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Catapults, c. 1490. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana

Diego de Torres Villarroel (1693-1770). Scene of his Sue?o
Diego de Torres Villarroel (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca

Jeronimo de Zurita y Castro (1512-1580). Spanish historian, founder of the modern tradition of historical scholarship in Spain. Colored engraving

Pierre Bayle (Ornamented
PIERRE BAYLE French-Dutch scholar, philosopher and lexicographer, depicted with the instruments of his scholarship. Date: 1647 - 1706

The Institution of Languages, from the Philosophica Nova, published by
XJF193895 The Institution of Languages, from the Philosophica Nova, published by Johann Gruninger in 1512, illustration from, Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

The money weighers and Death, Jacob de Gheyn II, 1593-1597

The Good Samaritan, Johannes Pieter de Frey, 1780 - 1834

Good and bad ways to get rich, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

Feeling, Pieter Pickaert, 1680 - 1715

CHILD LABOR SCHOLARSHIP. A girl receives a weekly allowance from the New York Child Labor Committee, which enables her to go to school rather than work. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1913

Royal College of Art woman student wins Rome Scholarship. Miss Evelyn Gibbs, formerly of the Liverpool City School. 31 January 1929

Samuel Jackson Johnson (1709-1784) English lexicographer, writer and critic. Title page of Johnsons Dictionary of the Human Language London 1755

Scholars in the Abode of Wisdom, a science academy, Baghdad. 14th century manuscript

Monks and students in a library. 15th century manuscript of The Romance of Troy

Languages. Moses receiving from God the tablets of the Law in Hebrew. Bible Exodus 34. Central group represents Greek. On right figure of Learning holds a hornbook

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"Scholarship: A Journey Through Time and Knowledge" Step into the world of scholarship, where knowledge knows no bounds. From the dusty shelves of The Bookworm in 1850 to the vibrant fresco of The School of Athens by Raphael in 1510-1511, scholars have always sought wisdom. In the medieval era, a dedicated scholar immersed themselves in learning, just like the 16th-century Medieval scholar. They delved into ancient texts like The Moscow Mathematical Papyrus from around 1840 BC or studied under great minds such as King Alfred the Great of England. Rhodes House at Oxford stands as a testament to scholarship's legacy. In its hallowed halls, countless bright minds have honed their intellectual prowess. Even black and white photos capture its timeless allure. Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 29 offers us a glimpse into history with fragments from Euclid's Elements dating back to between 75 and 125 AD. It reminds us that scholarship transcends time; it is an unbroken chain connecting past and present. Great thinkers like Louis Pasteur continue to inspire generations with their groundbreaking research. Artists like Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt immortalize these scholarly figures through their masterful brushstrokes, capturing both their brilliance and dedication. But scholarship isn't limited to academia alone; it extends beyond books and paintings. Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida's painting "The Research" portrays scholars seeking answers through experimentation, pushing boundaries for progress. It also embraces diversity - Germaine Greer, an Australian writer born in 1939, challenges societal norms through her thought-provoking works. Arthur Rhys-Davids takes flight not only as an RFC ace fighter pilot but also as someone who constantly seeks knowledge amidst chaos. Ultimately, a balancing act - juggling curiosity with discipline while navigating vast realms of information. It requires dedication but rewards seekers with profound insights and a deeper understanding of the world.