Humanist Collection (#9)

Aldus Manutius, Italian printer
Aldus Manutius (1449-1515), Italian humanist printer. Mauntius was born Teobaldo Mannucci in Bassiano near Rome. He was educated as a humanistic scholar, studying the classics of Latin and Greek

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

Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian Renaissance writer, poet and humanist 17th century (1894). Artist: Cornelis van Dalen II
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375), Italian Renaissance writer, poet and humanist 17th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection)

Walt Whitman, c1862, (1939). Artist: Mathew Brady
Walt Whitman, c1862, (1939). Walter Walt Whitman (May 31, 1819 - March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, journalist and humanist, From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939

Portrait of Pirkheimer, 1524, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Portrait of Pirkheimer, 1524, (1906). From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1906]

Bookplate of Willibald Pirkheimer, c1502-1503, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Bookplate of Willibald Pirkheimer, c1502-1503, (1906). From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1906]

John Colet, c1535 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
John Colet, c1535 (1945). John Colet (1467 -1519) was an English churchman, educational pioneer, Renaissance humanist, theologian, member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, and Dean of St

Sir Thomas More, 1526-1527 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Thomas More, 1526-1527 (1945). Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist

Willibald Pirckheimer, 1524 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Willibald Pirckheimer, 1524 (1906). Pirckheimer (1470-1530) was a German Renaissance humanist lawyer and author, and the closest friend of the artist Albrecht Durer

Sir Thomas More, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was an important councillor to Henry VIII

Herman Boerhaave, 17th-18th century Dutch botanist, humanist and physician, c1870. Artist: CL van Kesteren
Herman Boerhaave, 17th-18th century Dutch botanist, humanist and physician, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J van Lenner and J ter Gouw

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499), Italian humanist philosopher, 1882. Ficino was one of the most influential humanist philosophers of the early Italian Renaissance, an astrologer

The tomb of Leonardo Bruni (c1369-1444), Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, 1882. Leonardo Bruni (or Leonardo Aretino) was a leading humanist, historian and a chancellor of Florence

Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Erasmus was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Erasmus (1469-1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century manuscript illustration found in the collection of the Cabinet des Estampes

Petrus Aegidius, (1927). Artist: Quentin Metsys I
Petrus Aegidius, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Conrad Celtes Presenting His Book Quatuor Libri Amorum to Maximilian I, 1502 (1906). Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet

Celtes Presenting His Book to the Elector of Saxony, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Celtes Presenting His Book to the Elector of Saxony, 1501 (1906). Conrad Celtes (1459-1508) was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and poet

Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch author, scholar and humanist, (1893). Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Rabelais, 1882. Francois Rabelais (c1495-1553) was a French writer, satirist, humanist, doctor and monk. Born at Chinon in Touraine

Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Willibald Pirckheimer, 1503, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Willibald Pirckheimer, 1503, (1936). Found in the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin, Germany. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

George Buchanan, 16th century Scottish historian and humanist scholar. Buchanan (1506-1582) spent many years studying in Paris

Petrarch, Italian scholar, poet, and early humanist, 19th century. Artist: Robert Hart
Francesco Petrarca, Italian scholar, poet, and early humanist, 19th century. Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), also known as Francesco Petrarca

The Round Table of Frederick II at Sanssouci (sketch), 1848. Artist: Menzel, Adolph Friedrich, von (1815-1905)
The Round Table of Frederick II at Sanssouci (sketch), 1848. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Artist: Albrecht Durer
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Dutch scholar and humanist Desiderius Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

George Buchanan, Scottish historian and humanist scholar, (1833). Artist: E Scriven
George Buchanan, Scottish historian and humanist scholar, (1833). George Buchanan (1506-1582) spent many years studying in Paris

Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Artist: E Scriven
Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Erasmus (1469-1536) was the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance, the first editor of the New Testament

Sir Thomas More, 1774. Artist: T Cook
Sir Thomas More, 1774. Portrait of More (1478-1535) English statesman, scholar and saint and Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor. More refused to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy which made Henry the head

George Buchanan, 1776. Artist: T Cook
George Buchanan, 1776. Buchanan (1506-1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

The Country Feast, detail, 1576. Artist: Lucas van Valckenborch
The Country Feast, detail, 1576

Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Thomas More, English statesman, scholar and saint, c1527. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Thomas More, English statesman, scholar and saint, c1527. Portrait of More (1478-1535) as Henry VIIIs Lord Chancellor. More refused to subscribe to the Act of Supremacy which made Henry the head of

Desiderus Erasmus, 15th-16th century Dutch humanist and scholar, 19th century. Erasmus (1465-1536) writing with a quill pen

Desiderus Erasmus using writing slope (1465-1536), Dutch humanist and scholar
Desiderus Erasmus (1465-1536) using writing slope, Dutch humanist and scholar. Engraving after Durer

Francois Rabelais (c1495-1553), 1777. Artist: Pierre Savart
Francois Rabelais, French writer, satirist, humanist, doctor and monk, 1777. Born at Chinon in Touraine, Rabelais (c1495-1553)

Utopia, 1516, by Thomas More (1478-1535). Tittle cover. Fren
Thomas More (1478-1535). English politician and humanist. Utopia, 1516. Tittle cover. French edition. Printed in Amsterdam by Jean Blaeu, 1642. Colored engraving

Benito Arias Montano (1527-1598). Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530). German lawyer, author and humanist. Portrait. Engraving by R. Brend Amour. Colored

Corona Australis, constellation. Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559
Corona Australis, constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559. Dele Stelle Fisse by Italian humanist Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1579). Edited in Venice, 1540

Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving. Colored
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Portrait. Engraving, 1713. Colored

Juan Luis Vives (1493-1540). Valencian scholar and humanist. Portrait. He lived nearly his entire life in the Southern Netherlands. Engraving. Colored

Aldus Pius Manutius (1449-1515). Italian humanist. Engraving by Yenetta. Grolier (seated) with Aldus Manutius. El Mundo Ilustrado, 1880. Colored engraving

Ugolino Martelli (1519-1592). 1536-1537. Portrait by Il Bron
Ugolino Martelli (1519-1592). Florentine aristocrat. Portrait, 1536-1537, by Il Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo) (1503-1572). Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Andres Bello (1781A?i?1865) Venezuelan humanist, poet, philosopher. Engraving, 1881. Colored

Benito Arias Montano (15271598). Spanish orientalist. Samu
Benito Arias Montano (or Benedictus Arias Montanus) (15271598) was a Spanish orientalist and editor of the Antwerp Polyglot. Samuel book. Set of two books of the Bible from a historical character

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592). Writer of the French Renaissance. Portrait. Colored engraving

Pedro Chac??n (1526-1581). Spanish mathematician and theologian. Colored engraving

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"Exploring the Humanist Legacy: From Montaigne to Dawkins" Humanism, a philosophical and intellectual movement that emerged during the Renaissance, has left an indelible mark on our understanding of humanity. This caption delves into some key figures and artworks associated with humanism. Montaigne, a French philosopher of the 16th century, is considered one of the pioneers thought. His essays explored various aspects of human nature and encouraged self-reflection. Richard Dawkins, a British science writer known for his advocacy of atheism and evolutionary biology, embodies modern-day humanism by promoting reason and scientific inquiry as guiding principles in understanding our existence. Hugo Grotius, a Dutch jurist from the 17th century, contributed significantly to international law. His works emphasized natural law principles rooted in respect for individual rights and peaceful coexistence among nations. Lorenzo de' Medici (the Magnificent), an influential Italian patron of arts during the Renaissance period, supported numerous artists who embraced humanistic ideals. His support fostered cultural growth throughout Italy. Satirical artwork like medical prescriptions often served as social commentary during this era. These pieces mocked societal norms or criticized political figures through clever symbolism. Sir Thomas More's Utopia provided a critical examination of society's flaws while envisioning an ideal world based on equality and justice. The woodcut from its third edition captures More's vision visually. Lorenzo Valla was an Italian scholar whose textual criticism challenged established dogmas by questioning religious texts' authenticity. He played a pivotal role in shaping early humanistic scholarship. Erasmus of Rotterdam was another prominent figure within European humanism who sought reform within Catholicism through education and biblical scholarship. His engraving portrays his dedication to intellectual pursuits amidst religious turmoil. Leonardo Bruni contributed greatly to reviving interest in classical Greek literature during the Renaissance period through his translations and writings on history and politics.