Michel De Montaigne Collection

Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving)
2562801 Les Essais, by Michel de Montaigne, published 1595 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Awakening of Michel Montaigne (oil on panel)
471328 The Awakening of Michel Montaigne (oil on panel) by Hamman, Edouard Jean Conrad (1819-88); 58x72 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Michel de Montaigne, French writer and philosopher (chromolitho)
1093704 Michel de Montaigne, French writer and philosopher (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592)

Michel de Montaigne (litho)
2562800 Michel de Montaigne (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-92)

The Tercentenary of Michel de Montaigne (engraving)
1603575 The Tercentenary of Michel de Montaigne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tercentenary of Michel de Montaigne)

Michel de Montaigne, French philosopher (engraving)
3647948 Michel de Montaigne, French philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), French philosopher

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne, 1652 (engraving)
2562802 Portrait of Michel de Montaigne, 1652 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page and frontispiece with portrait of the author by A
2562799 Title page and frontispiece with portrait of the author by A. de Saint Aubin, from Journal de Voyage en Italie 1580 et 1581 de Michel de Montaigne, 1774 (engraving) by French School

Michel de Montaigne (engraving)
812492 Michel de Montaigne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel de Montaigne, French writer, philosopher and essayist)

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne, 1774. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Michel de Montaigne, 1774

Montaigne, (1533-1592), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Montaigne, (1533-1592), 1830. Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592) significant philosopher of the French Renaissance, known for the essay as a literary genre

C. Cotton, (1630-1687), 1830. Creator: Unknown
C. Cotton, (1630-1687), 1830. Charles Cotton (1630-1687) English poet and writer, known for translation of the works of Michel de Montaigne from French, From " Biographical Illustrations"

Mel. de Montaigne, (1533-1592), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Mel. de Montaigne, (1533-1592), c1830. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) significant philosopher of the French Renaissance, a statesman and an author. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), 1774. Creator: Saint-Aubin, Augustin, de (1736-1807)
Portrait of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), 1774. Private Collection

Ferrara: The Ducal Palace, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Ferrara: The Ducal Palace, 1928. The Castello Estense in Ferrara, Italy. A mediaeval fortress which was converted into the ducal residence of the Este family during the Renaissance

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), 1800s. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592). Private Collection

Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Artist: Daniel Dumonstier
Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), philosopher. The portrait is housed in the Musee de Conde, Chantilly, France. From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, French writer, 1817. Artist: J Chapman
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, French writer, 1817. Portrait of Montaigne (1533-1592), influential French Renaissance writer

Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de Montaigne or Lord of Montaigne, 1533 - 1592. Philosopher of the French Renaissance period

Portrait Michel de Montaigne 1774 Etching engraving
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Statue of French writer Michel de Montaigne, Paris. Digital photograph

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Michel de Montaigne, a renowned French writer and philosopher, left an indelible mark on the literary world with his magnum opus "Les Essais. " Published in 1595, this collection of essays showcased Montaigne's profound insights into human nature and the complexities of life. In various artistic renditions, we catch glimpses of Montaigne's essence. An engraving from 1595 depicts him as a pensive figure, immersed in thought while writing his influential work. Another oil painting titled "The Awakening of Michel Montaigne" captures the moment when his intellectual curiosity was ignited. Montaigne's impact resonated far beyond his time. A chromolitho showcases him as a distinguished French philosopher, highlighting his enduring legacy. Through lithographs and engravings created over centuries, artists sought to immortalize this great thinker. One such engraving from 1652 portrays Montaigne with an air of wisdom and contemplation etched upon his face. The title page and frontispiece by A further emphasize the author's significance within the literary canon. As time passed, new interpretations emerged through artistry. Augustin de Saint-Aubin's portrait from 1774 offers a glimpse into Montaigne's persona during that era – dignified yet approachable. Even in later years, artists continued to pay homage to this remarkable mind. An anonymous creator captured Montaigne alongside C. Cotton in an intriguing engraving from 1830 - their faces reflecting both admiration for their subject matter and reverence for their own contributions. From Renaissance engravings to Romantic-era paintings, these visual representations remind us that Michel de Montaigne remains an icon whose ideas continue to inspire generations worldwide.