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DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher who worked as a teacher and a translator Date: 1713 - 1784
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1713 1784 Cochin Denis Diderot Philosopher Ribbon Teacher Translator Worked Encyclopaedist
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In this evocative portrait, Denis Diderot, the renowned French encyclopaedist and philosopher, is depicted in a round profile view. Born on October 5, 1713, in Langres, France, Diderot's intellectual curiosity and passion for knowledge would shape his life's work. He began his career as a teacher before turning to translation, which led him to collaborate with Jean le Rond d'Alembert on the monumental project of the Encyclopédie, or the System of Universal Knowledge. The image captures Diderot in the prime of his life, with a thoughtful expression and a lock of hair falling across his forehead. He wears a simple white shirt, a black waistcoat, and a ribbon adorned with a bow around his neck. The background is plain, allowing the subject to take center stage. Diderot's contributions to the Encyclopédie were groundbreaking, as he sought to make knowledge accessible to the general public. He championed the Enlightenment ideals of reason, individual liberty, and secularism, which challenged the established order of the Ancien Régime. His writings on art, literature, and philosophy have left an indelible mark on Western thought. As the editor-in-chief of the Encyclopédie, Diderot oversaw the publication of this comprehensive work from 1751 to 1772. The project brought together some of the most brilliant minds of the age, including Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. This portrait, likely taken during the height of his intellectual endeavors, serves as a testament to Diderot's enduring legacy as a pioneering figure in the history of ideas.
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