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Colet Collection

"Exploring the Legacy of Colet

Background imageColet Collection: John Colet (Holbein)

John Colet (Holbein)
JOHN COLET Dean of St Paul s, founder of St Pauls School

Background imageColet Collection: Woman Riding Habit L Amazone 1856 Oil canvas

Woman Riding Habit L Amazone 1856 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Background imageColet Collection: Portrait of the composer Hippolyte Raymond Colet (1808-1853)

Portrait of the composer Hippolyte Raymond Colet (1808-1853). Creator: Alophe, Marie-Alexandre Menut (1812-1883)
Portrait of the composer Hippolyte Raymond Colet (1808-1853). Private Collection

Background imageColet Collection: Louise Colet. Creator: Anonymous

Louise Colet. Creator: Anonymous
Louise Colet. Private Collection

Background imageColet Collection: Louise Colet (Detail). Creator: Pradier, Jean-Jacques (1790-1852)

Louise Colet (Detail). Creator: Pradier, Jean-Jacques (1790-1852)
Louise Colet (Detail). Private Collection

Background imageColet Collection: Louise Colet, 1843. Creator: Alophe, Marie-Alexandre Menut (1812-1883)

Louise Colet, 1843. Creator: Alophe, Marie-Alexandre Menut (1812-1883)
Louise Colet, 1843. Private Collection

Background imageColet Collection: Colet preaching (engraving)

Colet preaching (engraving)
2792911 Colet preaching (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colet preaching. Illustration for The Church of England by H D M Spence (Cassell, 1905)

Background imageColet Collection: Photograph of Colet Arms, Stepney, London

Photograph of Colet Arms, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Background imageColet Collection: Colet, (1467-1519), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Colet, (1467-1519), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Colet, (1467-1519), 1830. John Colet (1467-1519) English churchman, scholar, Renaissance humanist, theologian and educational pioneer and and Dean of St Pauls Cathedral, London

Background imageColet Collection: St Pauls School, City of London, 1700. Artist: John Sturt

St Pauls School, City of London, 1700. Artist: John Sturt
St Pauls School, City of London, 1700. Elevation of St Pauls School in an ornamental surround with a portrait of the founder, John Colet, allegorical figures

Background imageColet Collection: St Pauls School, City of London, 1750. Artist: Sutton Nicholls

St Pauls School, City of London, 1750. Artist: Sutton Nicholls
St Pauls School, City of London, 1750. Elevation of St Pauls School with a portrait of the founder, John Colet, above which are Colets arms and those of the Mercers Company who administered the school

Background imageColet Collection: Bust of John Colet who founded St Pauls School in 1512, 1800

Bust of John Colet who founded St Pauls School in 1512, 1800

Background imageColet Collection: John Colet, c1535 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

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

Background imageColet Collection: Louise Colet, French poet, 1874

Louise Colet, French poet, 1874. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1950, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8, 1850-1950

Background imageColet Collection: John Colet, English clergyman and educational pioneer, (c1850)

John Colet, English clergyman and educational pioneer, (c1850). Colet (1467-1519) was the founder of St Pauls School in 1512. Taken from the book Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850

Background imageColet Collection: Colet Preaching. John Colet, 1467-1519. Dean Of St. Pauls Cathedral And Founder Of St

Colet Preaching. John Colet, 1467-1519. Dean Of St. Pauls Cathedral And Founder Of St. Pauls School, London

Background imageColet Collection: John Colet 1467 To 1519 Dean Of St Pauls Cathedral And Founder Of St Pauls School London From The

John Colet 1467 To 1519 Dean Of St Pauls Cathedral And Founder Of St Pauls School London From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imageColet Collection: Statue of John Colet, St. Pauls School, Barnes, London

Statue of John Colet, St. Pauls School, Barnes, London
Statue of John Colet (1466-1519), the founder of St. Pauls School (in 1509), Barnes, London. Date: circa 1908

Background imageColet Collection: John Colets Home

John Colets Home
JOHN COLETs home in Stepney, London. Date: CIRCA 1500

Background imageColet Collection: John Colet, Dean - 2

John Colet, Dean - 2
JOHN COLET churchman, humanist scholar; Dean of St Paul s, though his reformist views got him into trouble; founder of St Pauls School. Date: 1466 - 1519

Background imageColet Collection: Louise Colet Photo

Louise Colet Photo
LOUISE COLET French writer of indifferent verse who nevertheless sustained flights of passion with de Musset, Hugo, Karr and Flaubert : photo 1874. Date: 1810 - 1871

Background imageColet Collection: LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer. Contemporary French lithograph

LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer. Contemporary French lithograph
LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer.Contemporary French lithograph

Background imageColet Collection: LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). N

LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). N

Background imageColet Collection: JOHN COLET (c1467-1519). English scholar and theologian. Copper engraving, 17th century

JOHN COLET (c1467-1519). English scholar and theologian. Copper engraving, 17th century

Background imageColet Collection: DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1466?-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Erasmus in conversation with his

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1466?-1536). Dutch humanist and scholar. Erasmus in conversation with his friends Thomas More (1478-1535), John Colet (c1467-1519)

Background imageColet Collection: Louise Colet

Louise Colet
LOUISE COLET (nee Revoil) French writer of the Romantic school - verses such as Ce qui est dans le coeur des femmes, and novels such as Les coeurs brises


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"Exploring the Legacy of Colet: From Holbein's Portraits to St Paul's School" Discover the captivating world through a collection of remarkable artworks and historical landmarks. John Colet, immortalized by Hans Holbein the Younger in his iconic portrait from c1535, stands as a testament to intellectual brilliance and visionary leadership. Intriguingly, a woman named Louise Colet emerges from anonymity with an enigmatic oil canvas titled "Woman Riding Habit L Amazone 1856. " Who was she? What stories lie behind her mysterious image? Delve deeper into history as we encounter another Louise Colet, this time captured by Jean-Jacques Pradier in exquisite detail. The intensity in her gaze leaves us wondering about her life and accomplishments. Marie-Alexandre Menut Alophe brings us yet another portrayal of Louise Colet in 1843. Through his brushstrokes, he invites us to unravel the layers of this fascinating woman's existence. Colet's influence extends beyond portraits; witness him preaching through an evocative engraving that echoes his passion for education and spirituality. Stepney's own Colet Arms pub serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy within London’s vibrant community. As we journey further back in time, an unknown artist presents us with a glimpse into John Colet's world during the early 16th century. His figure looms large against the backdrop of societal change and intellectual awakening. St Paul’s School emerges as one such beacon of enlightenment founded by none other than John Colet himself in 1512. Immerse yourself within its hallowed halls through artistic renditions by John Sturt (1700) and Sutton Nicholls (1750). These illustrations transport us to an era where knowledge flourished under their watchful guidance.