Encyclopedist Collection

Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR37016 Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) 1767 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71); 81x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Jean le Rond d'Alembert, 1874 (engraving)
1574753 Jean le Rond d'Alembert, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) French scientist and philosopher: co-editor with Diderot of the ''Encyclopedie'

Title page of Haller's Deux memoires sur le mouvement du sang, 1756
6317520 Title page of Haller's Deux memoires sur le mouvement du sang, 1756; (add.info.: Title page of Haller's Deux memoires sur le mouvement du sang, 1756)

Jean le Rond d'Alembert, 1874 (litho) (engraving)
1574752 Jean le Rond d'Alembert, 1874 (litho) (engraving); (add.info.: Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783) French scientist and philosopher

Louis Moreri, c1680. Creator: Gerard Edelinck
Louis Moreri, c1680

Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811). Spanish neoclassical statesman, author and philosopher. Portrait. Illustration by J. Cebrian. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist
6040074 Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist and encyclopedist)

Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) (oil on canvas)
CH23206 Portrait of Denis Diderot (1713-84) (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 60.3x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bust of Denis Diderot, 1775(stone)
XIR26527 Bust of Denis Diderot, 1775(stone) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); height: 41 cm; Louvre-Lens, France; (add.info.: Denis Diderot (1713-84) French philosopher.); French, out of copyright

William Smellie, master printer, translator, natural historian, antiquarian and encyclopedist, 1740-1795
5324592 William Smellie, master printer, translator, natural historian, antiquarian and encyclopedist, 1740-1795 by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: William Smellie, master printer)

Diderot, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957), illustration from
STC397232 Diderot, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), 1924 (litho) by Cochin

Portrait of Denis Diderot (1715-84) (litho)
PHG242662 Portrait of Denis Diderot (1715-84) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; ePhilippe Galard; French, out of copyright

The Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d
CHT307438 The Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-83), 1751-72 (leather, paper and ink) by French School

Paul Skalich, 1534-1573, Croatian encyclopedist
6040081 Paul Skalich, 1534-1573, Croatian encyclopedist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Skalich, 1534-1573, Croatian encyclopedist, Renaissance humanist)

Moreri, (1643-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Moreri, (1643-1680), 1830. Louis Moreri (1643-1680) French priest and encyclopedist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Marmontel, (1723-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Marmontel, (1723-1799), 1830. Jean-Francois Marmontel (1723-1799) French historian and writer, member of the Encyclopedistes movement who gained patronage of Madame de Pompadour as a civil servant

Title page of Hallers Deux memoires sur le mouvement du sang, 1756, in which are recorded his observations on the capillaries. Albrecht von Haller, aka Albertus de Haller, 1708 - 1777

Francesc Eiximenis (c. 1327-1409). Llibre de les Dones (Book
Francesc Eiximenis (c.1327-1409). Catalan Franciscan priest, encyclopedist and writer. Llibre de les Dones (Book of Women). Eiximenis writing the book. (Barcelona 1495). Colored engraving. Catalonia

Diderot (Beranger)
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopedist and philosopher, depicted at work on his magnificent Encyclopedie Date: 1713 - 1784

Denis Diderot / Oval Pic
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopedist and philosopher who worked as a teacher and a translator. Date: 1713 - 1784

Denis Diderot / Deveria
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopedist and philosopher who worked as a teacher and a translator. Sitting at his desk writing with a quill pen. Date: 1713 - 1784

LIEGE: SHIELD OF MINERVA. At the Shield of Minerva. Oil on canvas, late 18th century, by Leonard Defrance de Liege

DENIS DIDEROT (1713-1784). French encyclopedist and philosopher. Lithograph, French, 19th century

Jean le Rond D Alembert (1717-1783) French philosopher, mathematician and encyclopedist. (18th century). Collaborated with Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

French encyclopedist and philosopher. Oil on canvas, 1769, by Jean-Honor
DENIS DIDEROT (1713-1784). French encyclopedist and philosopher. Oil on canvas, 1769, by Jean-Honor

DENIS DIDEROT (1713-1784). French encyclopedist and philosopher. Copper engraving, English, c1800

Death of Pliny the Elder, Roman naturalist
Death of Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), Roman naturalist and author, on the beach at Stabiae during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Pliny the Elder, Roman naturalist
Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), Roman naturalist and author, shown with some of the animals, minerals and plants described in his 37-volume encyclopedia Historia Naturalis

Vincent of Beauvais, French encylopedist
Vincent of Beauvais (c.1190-1264), French encylopedist, reading to King Louis IX of France. Beauvais held the post of " reader" at the monastery of Royaumont, near Paris

Alembert / Jean / Trade Card
JEAN LE ROND D ALEMBERT French scientist, philosopher and encyclopedist

Denis Diderot / Meissonier
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopedist and philosopher who worked as a teacher and a translator. Discussing the encyclopedia with colleagues

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"Exploring the Minds of Encyclopedists: A Glimpse into the Intellectual Revolution" In this captivating portrait, Denis Diderot, a prominent encyclopedist of the 18th century, is depicted with an air of intellectual curiosity. His piercing gaze and thoughtful expression reveal a man deeply engrossed in knowledge and ideas. Diderot was not alone in his pursuit of knowledge. Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, another influential figure from that era, also dedicated himself to expanding human understanding. Both men shared a passion for enlightenment and were instrumental in shaping the intellectual landscape of their time. Francesc Eiximenis, Conrad Lycosthenes, Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat (Marquis de Condorcet), William Smellie - these names echo through history as pillars of encyclopedic thought. Each one contributed unique perspectives to the vast tapestry of knowledge. From Diderot's iconic oil paintings to stone busts capturing his essence, we are reminded that these encyclopedists were more than just scholars; they were visionaries who sought to compile and disseminate information on an unprecedented scale. Their works transcended boundaries - be it language or subject matter - as seen in Boris Mestchersky's illustration from 'Diderot, ' which showcases how their influence reached far beyond their lifetimes. Pierre Larousse stands as a testament to the enduring legacy left by these encyclopedists. Through his engraving and black-and-white photograph, we glimpse into a world where knowledge was valued above all else. As we explore these portraits and images depicting various encyclopedists throughout history, we are invited to reflect upon their contributions. They dared to challenge conventional wisdom and expand our understanding of the world around us. These individuals paved the way for future generations by championing reason over ignorance and embracing the power of knowledge.