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Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch author, scholar and humanist, (1893). Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance
John Locke, 1775. Artist: Smart, WJohn Locke, 1775. Locke (1632-1704) is regarded as the father of British empiricism. He was the author of Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)
Expulsion from Paradise, second half of 17th century. Artist: Luca GiordanoExpulsion from Paradise, second half of 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg
The School of Athens, 1509. Artist: RaphaelThe School of Athens, 1509. Depiction of figures representing each subject that must be mastered in order to hold a true philosophic debate - astronomy, geometry, arithmetic, and solid geometry
Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. Artist: Sandro BotticelliMadonna and Child ( Madonna of the Book ), 1483. The Child is seated on the Virgins lap, looking questioningly into his mothers face. Round his wrist is a crown of thorns
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Artist: JJ SchellerJohann Wolfgang von Goethe, 19th century. Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, dramatist and scientist, with his secretary
Tennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). Artist: Jacques-Louis DavidTennis Court Oath, June 20 1789, Paris (1791). French Revolution: meeting of the States General where Deputies swore not to meet again until a Parliament had been formed
Christ Pantocrator, c1310-c1320. Image from the cupola of the Church of Christ in Chora (Kariye Museum), Istanbul, Turkey
Cardinal Richelieu, c1637, (18th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman
Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, 15th century French patriot and martyr, 18th century. Joan (St Jeanne d Arc) (c1412-1431) in armour and carrying a sword
Popular Russian religious print, 19th century. Episodes in the ministry of Jesus including the miracle of the Raising of Lazarus (bottom left)
St John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. Artist: Alonso CanoSt John the Evangelist with the Poisoned Cup, 1636. According to the Bible (Matthew Ch20 v23), a cup of poisoned wine was passed to St John and, as he blessed it
A General Display of Arts and Sciences, 1790. Artist: Reynolds GrignionA General Display of Arts and Sciences, 1790. At first glance it seems that ancient science and technology is depicted, but a closer look shows not only Pythagoras (6th century BC)
Synopsis of the diviners arts, 1617-1619. Chiromancy, prophecy, mnemonics, physiognomy, pyramidology, geomancy, astrology, the seven sources of human knowledge. From Utriusque cosmi
Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the YoungerDesiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance
Desiderus Erasmus, 15th-16th century Dutch humanist and scholar, 19th century. Erasmus (1465-1536) writing with a quill pen
Benito Mussolini, 1925. Mussolini (1883-1945), Italian Fascist dictator. From a private collection
Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul, 1803-1804. Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique IngresNapoleon Bonaparte First Consul, 1803-1804. Bonaparte (1769-1821) became Napoleon I, Emperor of France in 1804. From the Chateau de la Malmaison, France
Louis XVI at the Bar of the National Convention, December 26th 1792 (1796). French Revolution: having been asked by the President of the Convention if he had anything to say in his own defence
Adam and Eve ( The Temptation of Adam ), c1520. Artist: Master of LucretiaAdam and Eve ( The Temptation of Adam ), c1520. Eve offers Adam the apple of the Tree of Knowledge while the serpent, coiled round a tree, looks on. Adam and Eve are naked but each clutches a fig leaf
The Men of the Inquisition, 1889. Artist: Jean-Paul LaurensThe Men of the Inquisition, 1889. From the Musee d Arts et d Archeologie, Moulins, France
Library of the Royal Institution, Albermarle Street, London, 1808-1811. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonLibrary of the Royal Institution, Albermarle Street, London, 1808-1811. Interior view of the library showing gentlemen reading and engaged in discussion
Frontispiece of Denis Diderot Encyclopedie, Paris, 1751-80. Engraving
Desiderus Erasmus using writing slope (1465-1536), Dutch humanist and scholarDesiderus Erasmus (1465-1536) using writing slope, Dutch humanist and scholar. Engraving after Durer
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919), German zoologist and evolutionistErnst Haeckel (1834-1919) German zoologist and evolutionist. Recapitulation theory Ontology recapitulates phylogeny. Wood engraving
Ernst Haeckel, German zoologist and evolutionist, 1899Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) German zoologist and evolutionist. Recapitulation theory Ontology recapitulates phylogeny, 1899
John Dee, English Alchemist, Geographer and Mathematician, c1590 (18th century)John Dee, English Alchemist, Geographer and Mathematician, c1590. Copperplate engraving, 18th century
The Philosophers, ca. 1514-36. Creator: Agostino VenezianoThe Philosophers, ca. 1514-36