Philology Collection

Friedrich Nietzsche, caricature
Friedrich Nietzsche. Caricature of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900). Nietzsche devised a new system of values to account for the advances in biology and psychology

Isaac Newton - English physicist, astronomer, mathematician
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). English physicist, astronomer and mathematician. Opuscula Mathematica, Philosophica et Philologica. Volume I: Mathematica

Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving)
5672160 Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving); (add.info.: French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer

Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473243 Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, 1514 - 1602)

Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473160 Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Joseph Ernest Renan, 1823 - 1892. French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philologist, philosopher)

Francisco Sanchez de las Brozas, aka El Brocense, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid
3473262 Francisco Sanchez de las Brozas, aka El Brocense, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. Creator: Lavinia Fontana
Portrait of Girolamo Mercuriale, 1588-1589. The Italian physician and scholar Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) reads an edition of the pioneering work on human anatomy "On the Fabric of the Human

AI Image - Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien, 1960s, (2023). Creators: Heritage Images, J. R. R. Tolkien
AI Image - Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien, 1960s, (2023). English writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973)

Portrait of Joannes Fredericus Gronovius, Philologist and Jurist, Professor in Leiden, 1732-1771

Portrait of an Historian, c.1730. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an Historian, c.1730

Gerhard Johan Vossius, 1577-1649, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gerhard Johan Vossius, 1577-1649, c17th century

Portrait of Jan Gaspar Gevaerts (1593-1666), c.1630-c.1650. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jan Gaspar Gevaerts (1593-1666), c.1630-c.1650

'The Late Prince Lucien Bonaparte 1813-1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Prince Lucien Bonaparte 1813-1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portrait of Father Athanase Auger (1734-1792), philologist and literator, 1792. Creator: Francois Bonneville
Portrait of Father Athanase Auger (1734-1792), philologist and literator, 1792

Portrait of Gaspard Gevartius, c1628. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Portrait of Gaspard Gevartius, c1628

Portrait of Gesnerus, published 1574. Creators: Unknown, Johannes Sambucus
Portrait of Gesnerus, published 1574

Erycius Puteanus, 17th century. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
Erycius Puteanus, 17th century

Portrait of the Collector Consul Hans West, 1804. Creator: Charles Pierre Verhulst
Portrait of the Collector Consul Hans West, 1804. Danish botanist, art collector, philologist and administrator

Spain, Castile and Leon, Salamanca, University, The main facade of the Philology department

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez - Spanish writer
Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez (1806-1880). Spanish writer. Representative of the romantic drama. Portrait. Chromolithography

Professor James Strong, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prof. James Strong, between 1855 and 1865. [Academic, biblical scholar, lexicographer, Methodist theologian: best known for being the creator of Strongs Concordance

George Perkins Marsh of Vermont, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Hon. George Perkins Marsh of Vermont, between 1855 and 1865. [Diplomat and philologist. Considered by some to be Americas first environmentalist ]

Professor Samuel S. Haldeman, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Professor Samuel S. Haldeman, 1865-1880. Haldeman, Prof. Samuel S. (1812-1880), between 1865 and 1880

Renan, c. 1876. Creator: Antoine-Samuel Adam-Salomon
Renan, c. 1876. [Portrait of French Orientalist and Semitic historian, philologist, philosopher, scholar and critic Ernest Renan]

Portrait of Samuel Stehman Haldeman (1812-1880), February 5, 1874

Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1894. Creator: Georg Conrad Adolph Brokesch
Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1894

Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1888. Creator: Alfred Naumann
Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1888

Portrait of Hyde Clarke (1815-1895), Before 1876. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Portrait of Hyde Clarke (1815-1895), Before 1876

I tried to escape from this philological discussion. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

Home of German poet, philologist and literary historian Ludwig Uhland, Tubigen (engraving)
5208085 Home of German poet, philologist and literary historian Ludwig Uhland, Tubigen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of German poet)

Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035937 Justus Lipsius, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 22.5x17 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Justus Lipsius (18 October 1547 - 23 March 1606)

Writers of the Day, the Right Honourable Professor Frederick Max Muller, LLD, DCL (b / w photo)
1615298 Writers of the Day, the Right Honourable Professor Frederick Max Muller, LLD, DCL (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writers of the Day)

Sir William Jones (engraving)
812449 Sir William Jones (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Jones, English philologist and scholar, engraved by J)

Professor William Dwight Whitney (engraving)
1042782 Professor William Dwight Whitney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor William Dwight Whitney, Editor-in-Chief of The Century Dictionary)

Portrait of Max Muller (b / w photo)
984215 Portrait of Max Muller (b/w photo) by Lock and Whitfield (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Max Muller, was a German-born philologist and Orientalist)

Jan Casper Gevaerts, 1827 (oil on panel)
3035946 Jan Casper Gevaerts, 1827 (oil on panel) by White, T.S. (fl.1827); 23x16.5 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Jan Casper Gevaerts, or Jean-Gaspard Gevaerts (1593-1666)

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Philology, a field of study that delves into the intricacies of language and literature, has captivated the minds of many great thinkers throughout history. Friedrich Nietzsche, known for his philosophical brilliance, once remarked on the profound significance in unraveling the essence of human expression. In Spain, Juan Eugenio Hartzenbusch Martinez, a renowned writer from the 19th century, found solace in philology's ability to illuminate cultural nuances through words. Similarly, Isaac Newton - an English physicist and mathematician - recognized that language is not merely a means of communication but also a reflection of our collective knowledge. The University of Salamanca in Castile and Leon stands as a testament to the importance placed on philological studies. Its grand main facade proudly showcases its Philology department—a hub where scholars gather to explore languages' intricate tapestry. Throughout history, esteemed professors like James Strong and Samuel S. Haldeman have dedicated their lives to advancing this discipline. Their contributions have paved the way for future generations to delve deeper into linguistic analysis and literary interpretation. Even beyond academia's walls, figures like George Perkins Marsh have championed philology's relevance by emphasizing how language shapes our relationship with nature and culture alike. Renan captured this sentiment beautifully when he said: "Language is one instrument among others which man employs; it is not everything. " Indeed, philology allows us to understand not only what is spoken or written but also what lies beneath—the subtle nuances that shape our understanding of humanity itself. As we continue exploring new horizons within this captivating field, let us remember those who came before us—Nietzsche's caricatured wisdom echoing through time alongside Hartzenbusch Martinez's eloquent prose—and draw inspiration from their passion for unlocking language's mysteries. In doing so, we honor their legacy while forging ahead towards new realms yet unexplored in pursuit of knowledge about ourselves and the world we inhabit.