Scholarly Collection

Christ Church Library
The interior of Christ Church Library, Oxford showing ceiling to floor bookshelves. A student is shown working. Two ladies are being given a tour in the background

King Alfred the Great of England
Statue of King Alfred the Great of England (born 849, ruled 871-899). King Alfreds reign is remembered for the formulation of a code of ethics and a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity

Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J
778193 Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Study of the eccentric scholar, 1850
3330929 Study of the eccentric scholar, 1850; (add.info.: Study of the eccentric scholar. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jean-Francois Champollion
3732971 Jean-Francois Champollion; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) a French scholar, philologist and orientalist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pāṇini (colour litho)
2629048 Pāṇini (colour litho) by Indian School; (add.info.: Pāṇini (IPA: [p'ːɳin̪i]; a patronymic meaning "descendant of Paṇi"; fl)

Portrait of Professor Max Muller
Professor Max Muller (December 1823- October 1900). Born Friedrich Max Muller was a German-born philologist and Orientalist, who lived and studied in Britain for most of his life

Scholars Converse on a Bridge (ink & colour on silk mounted on brocaded silk laid down on paper)
3929731 Scholars Converse on a Bridge (ink & colour on silk mounted on brocaded silk laid down on paper) by Zhou Chen (16th century); 96x200.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of Professor A. Prachov (1846-1916), 1879 (oil on canvas)
BAL167024 Portrait of Professor A. Prachov (1846-1916), 1879 (oil on canvas) by Kramskoy, Ivan Nikolaevich (1837-87); 88.5x69 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Books and Scholars Accoutrements (ink & colour on silk)
5846775 Books and Scholars Accoutrements (ink & colour on silk) by Yi Taek-gyun (1808- after 1883); 197.5x395 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Ten-panel folding screen)

Portrait of a Notable (oil on canvas)
704470 Portrait of a Notable (oil on canvas) by Passarotti, Bartolomeo (1529-92); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Professor Dr. Fritz Schumacher (1869-1947), 1927 (oil on canvas)
XKH150662 Professor Dr. Fritz Schumacher (1869-1947), 1927 (oil on canvas) by Stegemann, Heinrich (1888-1945); 106.5x92.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Shakespeares House, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727516 Shakespeares House, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares House, Stratford-on-Avon)

Student in Civil law, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778195 Student in Civil law, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Emperor Hsien Ti (fl. 189-220) with scholars translating classical texts
EDI41316 Emperor Hsien Ti (fl.189-220) with scholars translating classical texts, from a history of Chinese emperors (colour on silk) by Chinese School (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Interior of a Study with a Philosopher (oil on canvas)
781608 The Interior of a Study with a Philosopher (oil on canvas) by Schellinks, Willem (1627-78); 51.5x45.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Servitor, Bachelor of Divinity, Collector, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778197 Servitor, Bachelor of Divinity, Collector, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Doctor in Physic, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns
778194 Doctor in Physic, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Young Student, 1858 (oil on canvas)
BFM286657 Young Student, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Jacobs, Emil (1802-66); 72.3x65 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; (add.info.: Junger Student; ); Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Gentleman Commoner & Nobleman with Pro Proctor, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778196 Gentleman Commoner & Nobleman with Pro Proctor, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Lady Reading (oil on canvas)
GRH242150 Lady Reading (oil on canvas) by Mijn, Herman van der (1684-1741); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

The Beaver brought paper, portfolio and pens, from The Hunting of the Snark
1202326 The Beaver brought paper, portfolio and pens, from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub

Doctor in Divinity, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778186 Doctor in Divinity, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

The Astrologer, c. 1643-45 (etching)
874721 The Astrologer, c.1643-45 (etching) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 12.7 x9.53 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of George C

CHRISTINA / DESCARTES
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden Date: circa 1650

Tarot Card 2 - La Papesse (The Female Pope). Date: 20th century

The Beaver brought paper, portfolio and pens, pub. 1876. Creator: Henry Holiday (1839 - 1927)
The Beaver brought paper, portfolio and pens from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (b/w engraving)

Bible With A Ring In Church Sanctuary

Girl Reading The Bible By Candlelight

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Master Allwise the Matrons son. 1928

Four men share a meal, China
Four (rather scholarly in appearance) men sharing a meal, China Date: circa 1907

Thomas Pelham Dale
THOMAS PELHAM DALE Scholarly English churchman whose ritualistic practices offended some, leading to legal battles and a brief incarceration in Holloway. Date: 1821 - 1892

Mark Ridley
MARK RIDLEY medical, found favour at the Russian court as doctor to Tsar Boris Godunov, returned to England, wrote scholarly books on magnetism and such Date: 1560 - 1624

Scholarly Monks
The monastic establishments were virtually the only repositories of learning during the Middle Ages. Date: medieval

Titians Schoolmaster, c. 1575 (oil on canvas)
XOS741895 " Titians Schoolmaster", c. 1575 (oil on canvas) by Moroni, Giovanni Battista (c.1525-78); 96.8 x 74.3 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Professor lecturing at the Al-Azhar University, Cairo, in the 19th century
KW478314 Professor lecturing at the Al-Azhar University, Cairo, in the 19th century, from El Mundo Ilustrado, published Barcelona, 1880 (litho) by European School

Molyneux Globe (wood)
XCF282013 Molyneux Globe (wood) by Molyneux, Emery (d.1598); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Terrestrial Globe, one of a pair known as the Brixen globes, c. 1522 (pen & ink
XYC294972 Terrestrial Globe, one of a pair known as the Brixen globes, c.1522 (pen & ink, w/c & gouache on wood) by Waldsemuller

A page of the Grammaire Latine, by Aelius Donatus, illustration from Science
XJF193896 A page of the Grammaire Latine, by Aelius Donatus, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

The Philosophers (oil on canvas)
XIR156872 The Philosophers (oil on canvas) by Master of the Judgment of Solomon (fl.1620-25); 123x171 cm; Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

Madame du Chatelet-Lomont (oil on canvas)
XIR156598 Madame du Chatelet-Lomont (oil on canvas) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); 45x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-78), engraved by William Finden (1787-1852)
KW141840 Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-78), engraved by William Finden (1787-1852) (engraving) by Howse, George (fl.1830-60) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

University education. Conceptual image of a mortarboard on a pile of books, this may represent university education

Printing in Latin 1687
Scholarly magazines intended for an international readership were at this time printed in Latin, with which every well-read person was expected to be familiar

Descartes and Christina
Rene Descartes explains his ideas to the scholarly queen Christina of Sweden

Selling Books, 16th Cent
In a western European town, a travelling bookseller offers treasures from his donkey cart to scholarly customers

Brit Museum Stacks
The Book Stacks, whence books are retrieved for readers, one by one, and carried on a trolley to the Reading Room where readers await them in scholarly patience

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"Scholarly Treasures Unveiled: Exploring the Riches of Christ Church Library" Step into a world steeped in knowledge and history at Christ Church Library, where the echoes of King Alfred the Great of England's intellectual legacy still resonate. This hallowed sanctuary has witnessed countless scholarly pursuits and nurtured brilliant minds throughout centuries. As you enter, be greeted by Vice Chancellor, Esquire Beadle, Yeoman Beadle, Verger - guardians of this esteemed institution. The intricate engraving by J captures their dignified presence, paying homage to their role in preserving academia. Marvel at the Portrait of Professor Max Muller adorning the walls—a testament to his profound contributions to linguistics and religious studies. His gaze seems to invite conversation with Scholars Converse on a Bridge—an exquisite ink & color painting on silk mounted on brocaded silk laid down on paper—where ideas flow freely amidst serene surroundings. Professor A. Prachov's portrait from 1879 captivates viewers with its oil-on-canvas mastery. It serves as a reminder that scholarship transcends time and space while Books and Scholars Accoutrements depicted in ink & color on silk showcase tools essential for intellectual exploration. A Notable figure immortalized through an oil-on-canvas masterpiece stands proudly among these treasures—a symbol of distinction achieved through relentless pursuit of knowledge. Meanwhile, Professor Dr. Fritz Schumacher's captivating portrait from 1927 reflects his pioneering work in urban planning and architecture. Venturing beyond these walls, Shakespeares House awaits your visit in Stratford-upon-Avon—a pilgrimage site for literature enthusiasts seeking inspiration from the Bard himself. Delve further into history as you encounter an engraved depiction by J Agar showcasing a Student in Civil Law—an emblematic representation of legal scholarship spanning generations. Finally, Emperor Hsien Ti graces our collection alongside scholars translating classical texts—an awe-inspiring scene capturing the timeless pursuit of wisdom across cultures.