Francois Marie Collection

The caning of Voltaire (1694-1778) by the lackeys of the Duc de Rohan in 1726, c
CHT247112 The caning of Voltaire (1694-1778) by the lackeys of the Duc de Rohan in 1726, c.1900 (colour litho) by Bombled

Voltaire (1694-1778) reading L Agent Litteraire, 1811 (oil on canvas)
CHT247111 Voltaire (1694-1778) reading L Agent Litteraire, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Pajou, Jacques Augustin Catherine (1766-1828); Comedie Francaise, Paris

Scene from the tragedy of Semiramis by Voltaire (1694-1778
CHT247113 Scene from the tragedy of Semiramis by Voltaire (1694-1778) (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Desprez, Louis Jean (1743-1804); Institut Tessin, Hotel de Marle, Paris

Plate 77 from Los Caprichos : What one does to another (Unos aotros. ), 1799
Plate 77 from Los Caprichos :What one does to another (Unos a otros.), 1799

Portrait of Voltaire, 1801. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Voltaire, 1801. After Jean Antoine Houdon

Voltaire, Freron et la Beaumelle, 1775. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Voltaire, Freron et la Beaumelle, 1775. Border designed by Clement Pierre Marillier

Sketches of Voltaire at Age Eighty-One, 1775. Creator: Vivant Denon
Sketches of Voltaire at Age Eighty-One, 1775

Decoration de la salle de spectacle construite a Versailles pour la representation de la Princesse de Navarre, ca. 1745. [Decoration of the theatre built at Versailles for the first performance of

Melpomene in the Dumps, or Childs Play Defended by Theatrical Monarchs, December 14, 1804

Voltaire, (1694-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Voltaire, (1694-1778), 1830. Francois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778) French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. A satirical polemicist famous for his wit, advocacy of freedom of speech

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

The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Creator: William Quiller Orchardson
The Voltaire Incident, 1883-1907, (c1930). Scene based on a real incident: the French satirist Voltaire (1694-1778) has been beaten by the servants of the Duc de Rohan after Voltaire outsmarted him

Francois Marie Arouet De Voltaire, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Franc ois Marie Arouet De Voltaire, (1933). Portrait of French writer, essayist and philosopher Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), author of " Candide"

Voltaire 1694-1778. - Gemalde von Carmontel, 1934
Voltaire 1694-1778, 1934. Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778), French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters. Voltaire was a central figure in the French Enlightenment

Voltaire, French writer and philosopher, c18th century (1894). Artist: Benoit Louis Henriquez
Voltaire (1694-1778), French writer and philosopher, c18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Voltaire, c1770, (1913). Artist: Pierre Michel Alix
Voltaire, c1770, (1913). Francois-Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778), French philosopher. After Jean-Francois Garneray (1755-1837). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century

Portrait of Voltaire, c18th century. Artist: Johann Huber
Portrait of Voltaire, c18th century. Voltaire (1694-1778), French Enlightenment writer, essayist, deist and philosopher. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]

Voltaire, French writer, 18th century (1956). Voltaire (1694-1778) was a central figure in the French Enlightenment. From the Collection AMH de Lessert, Geneva

Extract of a letter from Lord Orrery to Dr Birch, 1746, (1840). Artist: John Boyle, Earl of Corke and Orrery
Extract of a letter from Lord Orrery to Dr Birch, on the character of the English nation, 1746, (1840). Illustration from Historical

Voltaire and Victor Hugo, c1900. French poets of the 18th and 19th century. French advertising for Liebig, extract of meat, c1900

Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire, 18th century French writer and satirist, (1828). Artist: J Pass
Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire, 18th century French writer and satirist, (1828). Voltaire (1694-1778) was a central figure in the French Enlightenment

Letter from Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire to George Keat, 16th January 1760. Artist: Voltaire
Letter from Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire to George Keat, 16th January 1760. Letter, in English, expressing his admiration of Englsih philosophy and literature

Voltaire, French Enlightenment writer, essayist, deist and philosopher, 18th century. Portrait of Voltaire (1694-1778) as a young man

Voltaire, French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters, 19th century. Artist: James Mollison
Voltaire, 18th century French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters, 19th century

Voltaire and Frederick the Great, 1780s. Old Master
Voltaire and Frederick the Great, 1780s. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula

Voltaire, 1774. Artist: W Walker
Voltaire, 1774. Voltaire (Francois Marie Arouet), 18th century French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters. Voltaire (1694-1778) was a central figure in the French Enlightenment

Newtons experiment splitting white light into the colours of the spectrum by a prism, 1757
Newtons experiment showing how white light is refracted by a prism and split into the colours of the spectrum, 1757. The dotted line shows the beam of light entering through the window

Voltaire, French author and epitome of the Enlightenment, 18th century. Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778) in a box at the theatre crowned with laurels as the unique man of all ages

Voltaire, 18th century French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters
Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire, 18th century French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters. Voltaire (1694-1778) was a central figure in the French Enlightenment

Scene from Byrons poem Mazeppa, c1820. Published in 1819, this narrative poem is based on a passage in Voltaires Charles XII

Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786. The chateau where Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), French writer and embodiment of the Enlightenment, settled after 1758, viewed from the garden

Voltaires chateau at Ferney, France. Francois-Marie Arouet, 1694 - 1778, known by his nom de plume Voltaire. French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher

Francois-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire (1694-1778) - French writer and philosopher. Date: 1736

Voltaire (1694-1778). French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. Portrait. Engraving by Etienne Fiquet (1719-1797). Colored

Portrait of the Young Voltaire (1694-1778) (oil on canvas)
XIR154627 Portrait of the Young Voltaire (1694-1778) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; French, out of copyright

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Francois-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a prominent French writer and philosopher during the Enlightenment period. Born in 1694, he became one of the most influential figures of his time. In 1726, Voltaire experienced an incident that would leave a lasting impact on him - the caning by the lackeys of the Duc de Rohan. This event only fueled his passion for social justice and freedom of speech, which he later advocated for through his writings. Voltaire's literary prowess is evident in various works such as "L'Agent Litteraire, " a play that showcases his wit and satire. His talent extended beyond writing plays; he also dabbled in painting as seen in "Portrait of Voltaire" painted by Augustin de Saint-Aubin. One cannot discuss Voltaire without mentioning his contributions to theater. In "Scene from the tragedy of Semiramis, " we catch a glimpse of his dramatic genius. Additionally, Los Caprichos' plate titled "What one does to another" reflects Voltaire's belief in exposing societal injustices through art. As he aged gracefully, sketches like "Sketches of Voltaire at Age Eighty-One" captured Vivant Denon's admiration for this intellectual giant who continued to inspire even in old age. Voltaire faced opposition throughout his life from individuals like Freron and La Beaumelle but remained steadfast in defending his ideas against their criticisms. These encounters shaped him into an unwavering advocate for free expression. His influence reached far beyond France; even today, people recognize him as a symbol of intellectual liberty and critical thinking. The decoration at Versailles dedicated to theatrical performances serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained Voltaire's legacy is within society. "Melpomene in the Dumps" portrays theatrical monarchs defending child's play - perhaps symbolic commentary on how those with power often overlook the importance of art and culture.