Philosophers Collection

Platos Cave Allegory
In Platos Republic Socrates likens mankind to prisoners in a cave who see only the shadows of reality, and the philosophers to those who have been given a glimpse of it

Science Allegorised
Philosophy enthroned, surrounded by the sciences - Grammar, Rhetoric, Linguistics, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy, with Socrates and Plato and scholars writing

School of Athens, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
XIR472 School of Athens, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Statue of Plato, The Academy, Athens, Greece, Europe

Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630059 Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a gymnasium in Ancient Greece)

Engraved title page. From: The anatomy of melancholy. Date: 1632

GIORGIONE, Giorgio da Castelfranco, called (1477-1510)

Ninomiya Sontoku, 19th century Japanese philosopher regarded by children as a symbol of hard work and perseverance, Japan, Asia

Plato with students in his Acadamy
6266153 Plato with students in his Acadamy; (add.info.: Plato with students in his Acadamy. Plato, early 400's BC-c. 348 BC. Athenian philosopher)

They concluded unanimously that I was only relplum scalcath. Gulliver being examined by three philosophers
2963135 They concluded unanimously that I was only relplum scalcath. Gulliver being examined by three philosophers. From Gulliver's voyage to Brobdingnag

Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head
530798 Purana Puri, a Fakir or holy man, whose mode of devotional discipline was the elevation of his arms above his head. His arms lost mass and shrank as a consequence

His majesty was then deep in a problem. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875
2963127 His majesty was then deep in a problem. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes
530796 Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition

A Yogi meditating. These Hindu philosophers and holy men follow an ancient tradition
530794 A Yogi meditating. These Hindu philosophers and holy men follow an ancient tradition, and were known to the Greeks as Gymnosophists. Engraving, London, 1811; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, illustrating that Philosophers' Stone must be combined with gold to produce new
533519 Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, illustrating that Philosophers' Stone must be combined with gold to produce new gold

Alexander the Great visits Diogenes
6266149 Alexander the Great visits Diogenes; (add.info.: Alexander the Great visits Diogenes. The story is that Diogenes was basking in the morning sun)

Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic
6266148 Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic; (add.info.: Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic c.400 BC -323 BC, about to throw away his cup which he considered merely an encumbrance after seeing a)

Democritus lost in meditation
6266147 Democritus lost in meditation; (add.info.: Democritus lost in meditation. Democritus, c. 460 BC- c.370 BC. Ancient Greek philosopher who conceived an atomic theory of the universe)

By means of this loadstone, the island is made to rise and fall. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa
2963126 By means of this loadstone, the island is made to rise and fall. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Musical theories of Pythagoras, 1492. Creator: Unknown
Musical theories of Pythagoras, 1492. Men playing musical instruments and making sounds. At top left, an anvil is struck with hammers

St Catherine among the Philosophers, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Scarsellino
St Catherine among the Philosophers, late 16th-early 17th century

Un philosophe, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un philosophe, 19th century. Types and physiognomies by Daumier - A philosopher

Philosophes d'eau douce... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Philosophes d'eau douce... 19th century. Freshwater philosophers

Saint Catherine Disputing with the Philosophers, 1562/63. Creator: Livio Agresti da Forlì
Saint Catherine Disputing with the Philosophers, 1562/63

Kyoto, Japan at the Shirakawa River in the Gion District during the spring. Cherry blosson season in Kyoto, Japan

The Empyreum, Dante Room, Casino Massimo, Rome, 1818-24 (fresco)
703105 The Empyreum, Dante Room, Casino Massimo, Rome, 1818-24 (fresco) by Veit, Philipp (1793-1877); Casino Massimo, Rome

Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42

Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers, presenting the Dictes and Saying of the Philosophers to his brother-in-law, Edward IV
3329858 Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers, presenting the Dictes and Saying of the Philosophers to his brother-in-law, Edward IV

Lord Arthur James Balfour
3787298 Lord Arthur James Balfour; (add.info.: Lord Arthur James Balfour (1848-1930), Scottish-born British statesman and philosopher. Prophets, Priests and Kings by A.G.G.Gardiner, 1908. P

Double herm of Epicurus and Metrodorus (marble)
2562036 Double herm of Epicurus and Metrodorus (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: After an original from 275-250 BC); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas)
868090 Portrait of Voltaire (oil on canvas) by Huber, Jean (1721-86); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Francois-Marie Arouet)

Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362158 Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Thomas Hobbes (engraving)
3782770 Thomas Hobbes (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes, after the original portrait by John Michael Wright held in the National Portrait Gallery, London)

Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
3362159 Aristotle and Plato: detail from the School of Athens in the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Desiderius Erasmus
3785787 Desiderius Erasmus by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Desiderius Erasmus - from portrait after wood engraving, 16th century. (Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris: Cabinet of Designs)

Desiderius Erasmus
3785918 Desiderius Erasmus by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Desiderius Erasmus - from portrait after wood engraving, 16th century. (Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris: Cabinet of Designs)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hegel (litho)
5990281 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hegel (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hegel)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Bergson (litho)
5990280 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Bergson (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bergson)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Voltaire (litho)
5990279 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Voltaire (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voltaire)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Emerson (litho)
5990269 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Emerson (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emerson)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hume (litho)
5990266 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Hume (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hume. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Philosophers by Henry Thomas)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Locke (litho)
5990265 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Locke (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locke)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Epicurus (litho)
5990258 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Epicurus (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epicurus)

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"Exploring the Depths of Knowledge: Philosophers throughout History" From Plato's Cave Allegory to Science Allegorised, they have been at the forefront of unraveling the mysteries of existence. In Raphael's iconic fresco, "School of Athens, " we witness an intellectual congregation where great minds like Plato and Aristotle engage in profound discourse. Transporting ourselves back to Ancient Greece, a colored engraving captures a vibrant scene in a gymnasium, showcasing how philosophy was deeply ingrained in their daily lives. An engraved title page further emphasizes the significance attributed to philosophical works during that era. Giorgione da Castelfranco's statue of Plato stands tall at The Academy in Athens, symbolizing his enduring influence on Western thought. Meanwhile, Ninomiya Sontoku emerges as a 19th-century Japanese philosopher revered for embodying hard work and perseverance—a beacon for children seeking inspiration. Intriguingly, even medieval times witnessed philosophical pursuits as Anthony Woodville presents Dictes and Saying of the Philosophers to Edward IV—an illumination highlighting wisdom passed down through generations. Marcus Aurelius' bust reminds us that philosophy transcends borders and eras; this Roman Emperor contemplated life's complexities with stoic introspection. Similarly, Francis Bacon's portrait captures his intellectual prowess—his contributions shaping modern scientific inquiry. Lastly, Lord Arthur James Balfour exemplifies how philosophers continue to shape society beyond academia. His philosophical musings influenced politics and ethics alike—a testament to philosophy's relevance across disciplines. Throughout history, they have tirelessly sought truth amidst uncertainty—illuminating our understanding of existence itself. Their ideas resonate across time and cultures—guiding us towards enlightenment while challenging conventional wisdom.