Dalembert Collection

J. D'Alembert, 1754. Creator: Claude Henri Watelet
J. D'Alembert, 1754

Portrait of man, formerly identified as Alembert, 1770. Creator: Catherine Lusurier
Portrait of man, formerly identified as Alembert, 1770

Portrait of Jean Le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783), mathematician and philosopher, 1777. Creator: Catherine Lusurier
Portrait of Jean Le Rond d'Alembert (1717-1783), mathematician and philosopher, 1777

Portrait of Jean le Rond d Alembert (engraving)
819972 Portrait of Jean le Rond d Alembert (engraving) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean le Rond d Alembert, French mathematician, physicist)

Ancient Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702652 Ancient Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ancient Oriental Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702651 Ancient Oriental Alphabets, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Letter C, in L Encyclopedie, 1st Edition, 1752 (woodcut)
884636 Letter C, in L Encyclopedie, 1st Edition, 1752 (woodcut) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Encyclopedie)

Jean le Rond d Alembert at the salon of Mme du Deffant and Mlle de Lespinasse
884634 Jean le Rond d Alembert at the salon of Mme du Deffant and Mlle de Lespinasse, from Vies des Savants Illustres, by Louis Figuier (engraving) by French School

Title page of the first volume of the Encyclopedia
CHT449003 Title page of the first volume of the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d Alembert, 1751 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Alphabet Chart, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d
LSE702650 Alphabet Chart, from the L Encyclopedie by Diderot and d Alembert (litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Reopening of the Cafe Procope, 1872 (litho)
884630 The Reopening of the Cafe Procope, 1872 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Reouverture du Procope); eArchives Charmet; French

Frontispiece to the Methodical Encyclopedia by Order of Subject Matter
884635 Frontispiece to the Methodical Encyclopedia by Order of Subject Matter, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond D Alembert, published 1782 (print) by French School

D Alembert being received in Berlin by Frederick II
LLM459496 D Alembert being received in Berlin by Frederick II by Serra, J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: D Alembert being received in Berlin by Frederick II)

Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Developpement de la Presse: pl. II, 1771 / 1779
Imprimerie en Taille Douce, Developpement de la Presse: pl. II, 1771/1779. [Engraving works: development of the printing press]

Imprimerie en Taille Douce: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Unknown
Imprimerie en Taille Douce: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Printing and engraving workshop]

Gravure al Eau Forte, Machine aBalotter: pl. VI, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Unknown
Gravure a l Eau Forte, Machine a Balotter: pl. VI, 1771/1779

Portrait of Portrait of Jean le Rond D Alembert (1717-1783), . Private Collection

Portrait of Jean le Rond D Alembert (1717-1783), 1753. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Meeting of Encyclopedistes at Diderots Home, 1859. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Souper des philosophes (La sainte cene du patriarche). Found in the Collection of Voltaire Foundation

D Alembert, 1753. Artist: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour
D Alembert, 1753. Jean-Baptiste le Rond d Alembert (1717-1783), French mathematician, mechanician, physicist, philosopher, and music. Held at the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Paper making, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Racking paper, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Sea fishing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Sea fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777
Fishing, herring and sardines, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Salmon fishing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Salting, washing, packing sardines, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Smelting iron furnace, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Smelting iron furnace, pig iron mould, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Forging mill, furnace, ground moulding, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fishing hook manufacturing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fishing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Making a fishing net, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Fishing, gillnetting, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Plumbing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Leather gilders, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Wood gilders, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Confectioners, moulds, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Metal gilders, 1751-1777
Gilder, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Confectioners, oven, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Confectioners, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Iron bell casting, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Artificial florist, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Book binding, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Jean le Rond d Alembert, 18th century French philosopher and mathematician, 1834. D Alembert (1717-1783) collaborated with Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

Jean le Rond d Alembert, French philosopher and mathematician, late 18th century. Artist: Louis Jacques Cathelin
Jean le Rond d Alembert, French philosopher, mathematician and encyclopedist, late 18th century. D Alembert (1717-1783) collaborated with Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

Needle making workshop, 1751-1780. Cutting needle lengths from steel wire (1), flattening the end (4), stamping the eye (2), punching the eye (3), filing the eye and pointing the end (7)

Pewter-making, c1750s. Plate taken from volume VIII of Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne de Science, des Arts et des Metiers

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"D'Alembert: A Renaissance Man of Knowledge and Enlightenment" Step into the world of Jean le Rond d'Alembert, a brilliant mind whose contributions spanned across various fields. In the portrait engraved with meticulous detail, we glimpse his intellectual prowess and contemplative spirit. As an esteemed contributor to the L'Encyclopédie by Diderot and d', d'Alembert delved into ancient alphabets, unraveling their mysteries for future generations. The woodcut depiction of the letter C showcases his dedication to preserving knowledge through visual representation. Beyond academia, d'Alembert's presence at Mme du Deffant and Mlle de Lespinasse's salon reveals his social influence. Surrounded by intellectuals and thinkers, he engaged in thought-provoking discussions that shaped society during this era of enlightenment. The title page of the first volume of Encyclopedia captures d'Alembert's pivotal role in its creation – a monumental undertaking that aimed to compile all human knowledge. His tireless efforts ensured that this beacon of wisdom would guide generations to come. Diving deeper into linguistic exploration, d’Alembert’s collaboration on Ancient Oriental Alphabets showcased his curiosity about diverse cultures and languages. Through these intricate charts found within L'Encyclopédie, he celebrated humanity's rich tapestry. In another scene captured lithographically, we witness the reopening of Café Procope – a hub where great minds converged. Here, ideas flowed freely as artists like d’Alembert nurtured creativity amidst lively conversations over steaming cups. Venturing beyond borders, Frederick II welcomed d'Alembert in Berlin – an acknowledgment of his intellectual eminence transcending national boundaries. This meeting symbolized how knowledge unites us all under one universal language - intellect.