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Denis Diderot / Oval
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher

Women called Dorothea who gave birth to twenty children, 15th century (engraving)
5311586 Women called Dorothea who gave birth to twenty children, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: From 'Prodigiorum ac ostentorum chronicon' by Conrad Lycosthenes (Conrad Wolffhart)

Woodcut showing a medieval or renaissance birth of conjoined (Siamese) twins, 15th century (engraving)
5311585 Woodcut showing a medieval or renaissance birth of conjoined (Siamese) twins, 15th century (engraving); (add.info)

Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving)
5311584 Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: The explosion is supposed to be uterine gasses)

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

Louis Moreri
3252967 Louis Moreri by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Louis Moreri, 1643-1680. French priest and encyclopaedist. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

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

D Alembert, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957) illustration from
STC397208 D Alembert, 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 Tour

D Alembert (litho)
STC409095 D Alembert (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Le Rond d Alembert (1717-83)

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

Freron, (1718- 1776), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Freron, (1718- 1776), 1830. Elie Catherine Freron (1718- 1776) French literary critic and controversialist who focused on countering the influence of the French Enlightenment

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

Buffon, (1707-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Buffon, (1707-1788), 1830. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788) French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and encyclopedist who published Histoire Naturelle

Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911 Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Mr. Hugh Chisholm, 1911. A caricature of Hugh Chisholm (1866-1924), British journalist, and editor of the 10th, 11th and 12th editions of the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Denis Diderot, 18th century French man of letters and encyclopaedist, c1755-1784. Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Denis Diderot, 18th century French man of letters and encyclopaedist, c1755-1784. Diderot (1713-1784) was a prominent figure in the French Enlightenment

Celsus, Roman encyclopaedist
Aulus Cornelius Celsus, Roman encyclopaedist who lived in the first centuries BC and AD. He gathered together the learning of the Greeks and published it in eight books

Denis Diderot / Anon
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher Date: 1713 - 1784

Denis Diderot / Ryder
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher Date: 1713 - 1784

Denis Diderot / Cochin
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher who worked as a teacher and a translator Date: 1713 - 1784

Portrait of Pierre Larousse (b / w photo)
XIR906254 Portrait of Pierre Larousse (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pierre Larousse (1817-75) French grammarian

Portrait of Jean Le Rond d Alembert (1717-83) 1753 (pastel on paper)
XIR191358 Portrait of Jean Le Rond d Alembert (1717-83) 1753 (pastel on paper) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); 32x21 cm; Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Melchior, baron de Grimm (1723-1807) (pencil on paper)
XIR168103 Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Melchior, baron de Grimm (1723-1807) (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

1191926; out of copyright

The Capture of Acre by the Crusaders (1191ja) during the First Crusade. From Speculum Majus by Vincent de Beauvais (c1190-1264) French Dominican monk and encyclopaedist.. 15th century manuscript

Denis Diderot (1713-1784) French man of letters and encyclopaedist. Portrait by Antoine Barthelemy or Berthelmy. Oil on canvas

Denis Diderot / Gown
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher, lamenting the loss of his nightgown Date: 1713 - 1784

Pliny, Roman encyclopaedist
Pliny (23-79), Roman naturalist & encyclopaedist. Pliny the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) has one surviving work, Historia Naturalis, a 37-volume encyclopaedia summarising the knowledge of the time

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

Jean D Alembert, French mathematician
Jean D Alembert (1717-1783), French mathematician. D Alembert graduated from Mazarin College, Paris, France, in 1735 and was admitted to the Academy of Sciences in 1741

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"Denis Diderot: The Oval Encyclopaedist" In the realm of knowledge and enlightenment, one name stands out prominently - Denis Diderot. As an encyclopaedist extraordinaire, he played a pivotal role in shaping intellectual discourse during the 18th century. Diderot's monumental work, "Encyclopédie, " was a groundbreaking project that aimed to compile and disseminate knowledge from various fields. This ambitious undertaking brought together brilliant minds like Louis Moreri, whose earlier encyclopedia served as inspiration for Diderot's grand vision. One notable portrait captures the essence of another influential figure in this intellectual movement - Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet. Painted with oil on canvas, it immortalizes his contributions to philosophy and mathematics. The legacy of Condorcet continued long after his passing; a bronze sculpture created in 1831 serves as a testament to his enduring influence on future generations. Diderot himself is depicted in various forms throughout history. A copy by Boris Mestchersky showcases him alongside D'Alembert, both instrumental figures behind the success of the "Encyclopédie. " Their collaboration revolutionized how information was organized and shared. Other portraits capture key personalities who contributed their expertise to this monumental work. Fréron, Marmontel, and Buffon all left indelible marks within these pages through their writings on literature and natural sciences respectively. Even in more modern times, Diderot's impact remains evident. An artistic representation by Sir Leslie Matthew Ward from 1911 portrays Mr. Hugh Chisholm – an individual dedicated to continuing the spirit of enlightenment championed by Diderot himself. Denis Diderot's legacy as an encyclopaedist transcends time and continues to inspire seekers of knowledge today.