David Hume Collection

David Hume, caricature
David Hume. Caricature of the British philosopher and historian David Hume (1711-1776). Hume influenced the development of scepticism and empiricism

David Hume, Scottish philosopher
David Hume (1711-1776). Historical artwork of the Scottish enlightenment philosopher, historian and economist David Hume. Hume opposed the rationalists such as Descartes in believing that human

David Hume
Philosopher David Hume. Digitally colored steel engraving

The Tower of London, 1859. Artist: James Tibbitts Willmore
The Tower of London, 1859. Historic castle located on the River Thames in central London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 until 1952

David Hume
3782433 David Hume by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); (add.info.: David Hume by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. The accompanying verse reads That you have all heard of Hume / I tacitly assume; / But)

Portrait of David Hume (oil on canvas)
696939 Portrait of David Hume (oil on canvas) by Martin, David (1737-98); 76.2x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Ninewells House (engraving)
3629796 Ninewells House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninewells House. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870)

Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes
STC429642 Alfred in the House of the Neatherd, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

David Hume (engraving)
818795 David Hume (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Hume (1711-1776). Scottish philosopher and historian

Vortigern and Rovena, engraved by Delatre, illustration from David Humes
STC429639 Vortigern and Rovena, engraved by Delatre, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by Hamilton

Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, engraved by A. H. Payne (colour litho)
475407 Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, engraved by A.H. Payne (colour litho) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99), King of Wessex

A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print)
2899707 A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume, 1739-40 (print) by English School, (18th century); 19.7x12.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: HUME, David (1711-1776)

David Hume, Esquire (engraving)
2808198 David Hume, Esquire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Hume, Esquire)

Alfred liberating the family of Hastings, illustration from David Humes
STC429643 Alfred liberating the family of Hastings, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

Portrait of David Hume, illustration from David Humes
STC429637 Portrait of David Hume, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London, 1812 (engraving) by English School

Oliver Goldsmith, James Thomson, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Tobias Smollett, David Hume (engraving)
960792 Oliver Goldsmith, James Thomson, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Tobias Smollett, David Hume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Goldsmith, James Thomson)

David Hume (litho)
2807895 David Hume (litho) by Chesterton, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Hume. Illustration for Biography for Beginners edited by E Clerihew with diagrams by G K)

David Hume (engraving)
726993 David Hume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Hume. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England)

Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow
STC429641 Prince Alfred before Pope Leo the III, engraved by J. Stow, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Boadicea haranging the Britons, engraved by Sharp, illustration from David Hume
STC429638 Boadicea haranging the Britons, engraved by Sharp, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). Creator: Paul Sandby
Edinburgh from the West, in the Time of David Hume, c1750, (1943). View of the Scottish capital with Edinburgh Castle and Arthurs Seat

Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish economist, author, moral philosopher and pioneer of political economy, a key figure during Scottish Enlightenment

Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hume, (1711-1776), 1830. David Hume (1711-1776) Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, known for his influential system of philosophical empiricism, scepticism

Portrait of David Hume (1711-1776), 1766. Artist: Ramsay, Allan (1713-1784)
Portrait of David Hume (1711-1776), 1766. Found in the collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Portrait of David Hume (1711-1776), 1804. Artist: Warren, Charles Turner (1762-1823)
Portrait of David Hume (1711-1776), 1804. Private Collection

Henry VIII, 1788. Henry VIII (1491-1547), King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell, Edinburgh, 1788]

Richard III, 1788. Richard III (1452-1485), King of England from 1483 until his death in 1485, at the age of 32, in the Battle of Bosworth Field. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T

Henry V, 1788. Henry V (1386-1422), King of England from 1413 until his death at the age of 36 in 1422. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell, Edinburgh, 1788]

Edward III, 1788. Edward III (1312-1377), King of England from 25 January 1327 until his death. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell, Edinburgh, 1788]

Edward I, 1788. Edward I (1239-1307), King of England from 1272 to 1307. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell, Edinburgh, 1788]

John, 1788. John (1166-1216), King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell & R Baldwin, Edinburgh, 1788]

Stephen, 1788. Stephen (1096-1154), King of England from 1135 to his death. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell & R Baldwin, Edinburgh, 1788]

David Hume, 1788. From The History of England, by David Hume. [T. Cadell & R Baldwin, Edinburgh, 1788]

The Earl of Richmond Chosen King After The Battle of Bosworth, 1838. Henry VII (1457-1509), King of England from 1485 until his death succeeded to the throne after defeating King Richard III at

The Duke of York Delivered To The Archbishops, 1838. Henry VIII (1491-1547), King of England from 1509 until his death. As a boy he was sent to study to become a cleric

Lancaster Swearing Fealty to Richard II, 1838. Richard II (1367-1400), King of England from 1377 until he was deposed on 30 September 1399. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq

Lady Gray Petitioning Edward IV For Her Lands, 1838. Edward IV (1442-1483), King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470 and again from 11 April 1471 until his death in 1483

The Death of Wat Tyler, 1838. Walter Tyler (1360-1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants Revolt in England. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a

Surrender of Calais, 1838. Calais fell to the English under King Edward III after a year long seige of the town. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq

The Queen of King Stephen, Pleading with the Empress Matilda, on behalf of Her Husband, 1838. Matilda I (1105-1152), Countess of Boulogne, was queen consort of England as the wife of King Stephen

Henry I. Seizing The Treasure of Winchester, 1838. Henry I (c.1068-1135), King of England from 1100 to his death. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq

King William Seizing His Brother Odo, 1838. William I (c.1028-1087), the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

Death of William Rufus, 1838. William II (c1056-1100), King of England from 1087 until 1100. King William II was killed by an arrow whilst out hunting. From The History of England, Vol

King Williams Malediction on his Son, 1838. William I (c.1028-1087), the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy & Elgiva, 1838. Edwy (d.959), King of England from 955. Queen Elgiva and Dunstan (909- 988), an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester

Alfred in the Isle of Nobles, 1838. Alfred the Great (849-899), King of Wessex from 871 to 899. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq

Bishop Laurentius Shewing His Cerated Body To King Edbald, 1838
Bishop Laurentius Shewing His Lacerated Body To King Edbald, 1838. Laurence (d. 619), the second Archbishop of Canterbury from about 604 to 619

Landing of Julius Caesar, 1838. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq. [Thomas Kelly, London, 1838]

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David Hume, a Scottish philosopher known for his influential works and contributions to the field of philosophy. His ideas and theories have left a lasting impact on the way we understand human nature and knowledge. In this caricature of David Hume, we see him portrayed with wit and humor, capturing his intellectual prowess in a lighthearted manner. The Tower of London, depicted in 1859 by artist James Tibbitts Willmore, serves as a backdrop to one of Hume's most famous historical accounts - The Death of Becket. This engraving from David Hume's The History of England showcases his meticulous research and attention to detail in retelling significant events from British history. A portrait painted with oil on canvas captures the essence himself - thoughtful, contemplative, and deeply engaged in philosophical inquiry, and is through such portraits that we can catch a glimpse into the mind behind groundbreaking ideas. Ninewells House stands as an engraved testament to where David Hume resided during his lifetime. This house holds significance not only as his residence but also as the birthplace of many revolutionary thoughts that shaped our understanding of morality, causality, and skepticism. In Alfred in the House of Neatherd illustration from David Humes' work titled "Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, " we witness an engaging conversation between characters exploring theological arguments for God's existence. Through this dialogue-driven approach, Hume challenges traditional religious beliefs while encouraging critical thinking among readers. Vortigern and Rovena engraving by Delatre brings another visual representation inspired by one of David Humes' plays. Known for venturing beyond philosophy alone, he dabbled in literature too - showcasing versatility across various artistic mediums. Lastly, Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage lithograph presents us with yet another scene from one of David Humme's plays; it demonstrates how he skillfully blended storytelling with philosophical ideas.