Albertus Magnus Collection

St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas
DGA544578 St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas, detail, St Paul appears to St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas, by Alonso Antonio Villamor (1661-1729)

St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas
DGA544581 St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas, detail, St Paul appears to St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas, by Alonso Antonio Villamor (1661-1729)

St Paul appears to St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas
DGA544575 St Paul appears to St Albert the Great and St Thomas of Aquinas, by Alonso Antonio Villamor (1661-1729). Convent of San Esteban, Salamanca

St Albert Great, detail from Cycle of Forty Illustrious Members of Dominican Order
DGA910221 St Albert Great, detail from Cycle of Forty Illustrious Members of Dominican Order, 1352, by Tommaso da Modena (1325 or 1326-before 1379), fresco, Treviso, Veneto

Sermon of Saint Albertus Magnus, ca. 1430-95. Creator: Friedrich Walther
Sermon of Saint Albertus Magnus, ca. 1430-95

Woodcut of Cell Doctrine
An illustration of Cell Doctrine from a 1506 edition of Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus

Talking Head of Albertys Magnes, 1874 (engraving)
1574774 Talking Head of Albertys Magnes, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Talking head of Albertus Magnus beng smashed by an infuriated monk)

Albertus Magnus, 16th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Albertus Magnus, 16th century. Private Collection

Scenes from the Legend of Saint Cordula: The burial of Saint Cordula by Albertus Magnus, c. 1490-1499. Private Collection

Albertus, 1193-1280. Creator: Anon
Albertus, 1193-1280, unknown date

Ms 320 Fol. 197r Lunar eclipse and movements of the planets
580194 Ms 320 Fol.197r Lunar eclipse and movements of the planets, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72) (vellum) by French School

The Talking Head of Albertus Magnus (engraving)
2781317 The Talking Head of Albertus Magnus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Talking Head of Albertus Magnus)

Page from De Natura Rerum on birds
1259053 Page from De Natura Rerum on birds, by Albertus Magnus (circa 1200-1280), 13th century manuscript, Germany, 13th century by German School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Albertus Magnus, 1200-1280, German bishop
6040029 Albertus Magnus, 1200-1280, German bishop

Albertus Magnus, German Catholic bishop
6039994 Albertus Magnus, German Catholic bishop

Albert the Great preaching in Paris
LLM459606 Albert the Great preaching in Paris by Serra, J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert the Great preaching in Paris)

Ms 320 Fol. 197 Comets, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72
580195 Ms 320 Fol.197 Comets, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72) (vellum) by French School, (13th century); (add.info.: formerly attributed to St)

Ms 320 Fol. 192r Planets, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72
580192 Ms 320 Fol.192r Planets, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72) (vellum) by French School, (13th century); (add.info.: Formerly attributed to St)

Page from De Natura Rerum on birds
1259054 Page from De Natura Rerum on birds, by Albertus Magnus (circa 1200-1280), 13th century manuscript, Germany, 13th century by German School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Page from De Natura Rerum on birds
1259052 Page from De Natura Rerum on birds, by Albertus Magnus (circa 1200-1280), 13th century manuscript, Germany, 13th century by German School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Ms 320 Fol. 115r Sea Monsters, from De Natura rerum
580190 Ms 320 Fol.115r Sea Monsters, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72) (vellum) by French School, (13th century); (add.info.: Formerly attributed to St)

Albert the Great (oil on canvas)
DGA418852 Albert the Great (oil on canvas) by Joos van Gent (fl.1460-75) and Berruguete, P

Portrait of Albertus Magnus with some of his pupils, illustration for the title page of
488994 Portrait of Albertus Magnus with some of his pupils, illustration for the title page of Epitomata, reparations, or the whole of natural philosophy of Aristotle

Title Page for a New Albertus Magnus: six short books describing many of the secrets
488998 Title Page for a New Albertus Magnus: six short books describing many of the secrets of nature, published 1514 (woodcut and letterpress) by German School

Cavities of the Brain, from Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus
884589 Cavities of the Brain, from Philosophia Naturalis by Albertus Magnus, published in Basel, 1506 (woodcut) by German School

Albertus Magnus, illustration from Images of Men of Outstanding Knowledge
488999 Albertus Magnus, illustration from Images of Men of Outstanding Knowledge and Deep Learning in Lively and Vivid Pictures by Jean Jacque Boissard, published 1669 (engraving) by Bry

Ms 320 Fol. 194v Astronomy, from De Natura rerum
580193 Ms 320 Fol.194v Astronomy, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72) (vellum) by French School, (13th century); (add.info.: Formerly attributed to St)

Ms 320 Fol. 116 Sea Monsters, from De Natura rerum
580191 Ms 320 Fol.116 Sea Monsters, from De Natura rerum by Thomas van Cantimpre (1201-72) (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Valenciennes

Philosophy Enthroned, mid-16th century. Creator: Virgil Solis
Philosophy Enthroned, mid-16th century

1127402; out of copyright

Mathematical logic, 1503
Mathematical logic. Woodcut titled Typus Logice that appeared in Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525)

Albertus Magnus, medieval German scholar and theologian. Digitally colored woodcut

Albertus Magnus. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Philosophia, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Philosophia, 1502 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274), Italian philosopher and theologian. Thomas Aquinas was a member of the Dominican order of monks (black friars)

Albertus Magnus (c1200-1280) German-born Dominican friar, late 16th century. Known as Doctor Universalis, Albertus Magnus became Bishop of Ratisbon (Regensburg) in 1260

Albertus Magnus (engraving)
XIR1127401 Albertus Magnus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Albertus Magnus (1193-1280)

Albertus Magnus, German theologian
Albertus Magnus (1193-1280), German theologian, lecturing and holding a staff. Albertus was a Dominican friar and bishop who believed in the peaceful coexistence of science and religion

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Albertus Magnus, also known as Albert the Great, was a German Catholic bishop and philosopher who lived from 1200 to 1280. He made significant contributions to various fields of study, including astronomy and natural history. One of his notable works is the manuscript titled "De Natura Rerum, " which contains detailed illustrations and descriptions of celestial phenomena such as lunar eclipses and movements of the planets. In Ms 320 Fol. 197r, we can see an intricate depiction of a lunar eclipse alongside the planetary motions. Another fascinating representation is found in an engraving called "The Talking Head. " This artwork captures his intellectual prowess and influence during his time. In addition to his astronomical studies, Albertus Magnus had a keen interest in ornithology. Several pages from De Natura Rerum showcase beautifully illustrated birds, providing valuable insights into their behavior and characteristics. Throughout his life, Albertus Magnus preached extensively on theological matters. An oil painting portrays him preaching in Paris, emphasizing his role as both a religious figure and scholar. Furthermore, manuscripts like Ms 320 Fol. 192r highlight other celestial phenomena investigated by Thomas van Cantimpre under Albert's guidance. Comets are depicted with great detail here. Lastly, another page from De Natura Rerum reveals intriguing depictions of sea monsters (Ms 320 Fol. 115r). These illustrations demonstrate not only Albertus Magnus' curiosity about the natural world but also how he sought to understand even its most mysterious aspects. Albertus Magnus left behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire scholars today. His dedication to scientific inquiry combined with deep religious conviction makes him an important figure in medieval history.