French Philosopher Collection

Male costumes and hats, from an 11th century psalter
6340037 Male costumes and hats, from an 11th century psalter by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Male costumes and hats, from an 11th century psalter)

Portrait of Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) (litho)
PHG242661 Portrait of Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; ePhilippe Galard; French, out of copyright

Bust of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (marble)
XIR179463 Bust of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (marble) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Musee Lambinet, Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Henri Bergson (1859-1941) (b / w photo)
CHT218623 Henri Bergson (1859-1941) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Henri Bergson (1859-1941), early 20th century (b / w photo)
CHT157468 Henri Bergson (1859-1941), early 20th century (b/w photo) by Dornac (Paul Francois Arnold Cardon) (1859-1941); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

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

The Solar System of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) from Description de l Univers
CHT223716 The Solar System of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) from Description de l Univers by Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) 1683 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville, June 1778
CHT207894 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville, June 1778, engraved by Louis Michel Halbou (b.1730) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Monsiau

Abelard soliciting the hand of Heloise
BH32356 Abelard soliciting the hand of Heloise by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire

Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvetius (1715-71) (litho)
PHG242670 Portrait of Claude Adrien Helvetius (1715-71) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bust of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (terracotta)
XOR154716 Bust of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (terracotta) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Study for a portrait of Henri Bergson (1859-1941) 1911 (oil on canvas)
XOU231270 Study for a portrait of Henri Bergson (1859-1941) 1911 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 80x65 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Jacques Maritain (1882-1973), French philosopher

David Beck RenA Descartes 1596-1650 French philosopher
After David Beck, Rene Descartes, 1596-1650, French philosopher, painting, oil on panel, Height, 83.5 cm (32.8 inches), Width, 66 cm (25.9 inches)

Portrait RenA Descartes oval frame French philosopher
Portrait of Rene Descartes, Portrait in oval frame of Rene Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician. Halfway to the left, Rene Descartes, Jacob Gole, Amsterdam, 1670 - 1724, paper, engraving

Portrait RenA Descartes French philosopher mathematician
Portrait of Rene Descartes, Rene Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, Jacob Gole (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1670 - 1724, paper, engraving, h 255 mm × w 180 mm

Christina of Sweden (1626-89) and her Court: detail of the Queen and Rene Descartes
XIR71486 Christina of Sweden (1626-89) and her Court: detail of the Queen and Rene Descartes (1596-1650) at the Table (oil on canvas) (see 28038) by Dumesnil

Portrait, presumed to be Rene Descartes (1596-1650) (oil on canvas)
XIR70891 Portrait, presumed to be Rene Descartes (1596-1650) (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 88x71 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville (w / c on paper)
XIR43747 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-1783) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224900 Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-1783) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Henri IV (1553-1610) reconciling Frederick William II (1744-97) and Voltaire (1694-1778)
XIR217899 Henri IV (1553-1610) reconciling Frederick William II (1744-97) and Voltaire (1694-1778) at the Elysian Fields, 2nd half 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Texier, G

Fable of the Snake and the Files (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR215531 Fable of the Snake and the Files (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) (oil on canvas)
XIR183300 Portrait of Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; French, out of copyright

Denis Diderot (1715-84) 1773 (oil on canvas)
XIR184784 Denis Diderot (1715-84) 1773 (oil on canvas) by Levitsky, Dmitri Grigor evich (1735-1822); 58x48.5 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva, Switzerland; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Young Artist, presumed to be Jacques-Andre Naigeon (1738-1810) (oil
XIR199133 Portrait of a Young Artist, presumed to be Jacques-Andre Naigeon (1738-1810) (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 81.5x65 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) after 1753 (pastel on paper)
XIR179401 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) after 1753 (pastel on paper) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); 46x37 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva, Switzerland; French

Nicolas Flamel (c. 1330-1418) engraved by Balthazar Moncornet (c. 1600-68) (engraving)
XIR164973 Nicolas Flamel (c.1330-1418) engraved by Balthazar Moncornet (c.1600-68) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Portrait of Victor Cousin (1792-1867) c. 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR162991 Portrait of Victor Cousin (1792-1867) c.1881 (oil on canvas) by Mouchot, Louis Claude (1830-91); 73x60 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Heloise and Abelard (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR161155 Heloise and Abelard (engraving) (b/w photo) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) (after); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Argenteuil, France; French, out of copyright

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (oil on canvas)
XIR156866 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) (oil on canvas) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Auguste Comte (1798-1857) (oil on canvas)
XIR155955 Auguste Comte (1798-1857) (oil on canvas) by Etex, Louis Jules (1810-1889); Temple de la Religion de l Humanite, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Pierre Bayle (1647-1706) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224706 Portrait of Pierre Bayle (1647-1706) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-78), engraved by William Finden (1787-1852)
KW141840 Portrait of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-78), engraved by William Finden (1787-1852) (engraving) by Howse, George (fl.1830-60) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

Denis Diderot (1713-84) (engraving)
KW129224 Denis Diderot (1713-84) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Etienne Bonnot de Condillac (1715-80) 2nd half 18th century, engraved by Giovanni Volpato
XIR213007 Etienne Bonnot de Condillac (1715-80) 2nd half 18th century, engraved by Giovanni Volpato (1733-1803) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Baldrighi, Giuseppe (1723-1803); Bibliotheque Nationale

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"Exploring the Intellectual Legacy: A Glimpse into the World of French Philosophers" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of French philosophers. From their distinctive male costumes and hats depicted in an 11th-century psalter to the mesmerizing oil-on-canvas portrait of Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet, these images offer a glimpse into their intellectual prowess. The lithograph showcasing Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle transports us to a bygone era, while the marble bust of Jean-Jacques Rousseau captures his enigmatic spirit. Henri Bergson's black-and-white photographs reveal both his wisdom and charisma during different periods of his life. Voltaire, engrossed in reading L'Agent Litteraire, is captured beautifully on canvas, reflecting his insatiable thirst for knowledge. Rene Descartes' depiction of The Solar System takes us on a celestial journey through his revolutionary ideas. Witnessing Jean-Jacques Rousseau gathering herbs at Ermenonville evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's embrace. Abelard's pursuit of Heloise's hand reminds us that love can intertwine with philosophical pursuits. Claude Adrien Helvetius comes alive through an intricate lithograph capturing his essence as an influential thinker. Lastly, the terracotta bust immortalizes Jean Jacques Rousseau’s profound impact on philosophy. These glimpses into the lives and works of these remarkable thinkers invite contemplation and reflection upon their enduring contributions to human thought. Join us as we delve deeper into their philosophies that have shaped our understanding of ourselves and our place in this vast universe.