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Desiderius Erasmus, also known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period

Background imageDesiderius Collection: The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Artist: Frank Cadogan Cowper

The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Artist: Frank Cadogan Cowper
The New Learning, c1910, (c1900-1920). Erasmus (right) and Thomas More visit the children of Henry VII at Greenwich in 1499. The boy in the centre is the future King Henry VIII

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Scriven / Penn

Erasmus / Scriven / Penn
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, (1466 / 69-1536), 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, (1466 / 69-1536), 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, (1466/69-1536), 1523. Holbein, Hans, the Younger (1497-1543). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Artist: Erasmus

Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Artist: Erasmus
Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Letter written in Latin from Basle by Erasmus to Dr Nicholas Everaerts, President of Holland

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Saint Desideius, Archbishop of Vienne (engraving)

Saint Desideius, Archbishop of Vienne (engraving)
498483 Saint Desideius, Archbishop of Vienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Desiderius of Vienne (d)

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (oil on panel)

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (oil on panel)
ALI314599 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (oil on panel) by Massys or Matsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); 59x46.5 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465 / 6-1530) 1519 (bronze) (obverse)

Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465 / 6-1530) 1519 (bronze) (obverse)
FIT209381 Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465/6-1530) 1519 (bronze) (obverse) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); diameter: 10.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465 / 6-1530), reverse depicting a head of Terminus

Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465 / 6-1530), reverse depicting a head of Terminus
FIT209382 Portrait medallion of Erasmus (1465/6-1530), reverse depicting a head of Terminus, 1519 (bronze) (reverse) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); diameter: 10.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to

Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk
5229147 Desiderius, last Lombard King of Italy, living out his last days in France after being obliged to become a monk, late 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving)

Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving)
698811 Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Burgonet, German, Augsburg, ca. 1550-55. Creator: Desiderius Helmschmid

Burgonet, German, Augsburg, ca. 1550-55. Creator: Desiderius Helmschmid
Burgonet, German, Augsburg, ca. 1550-55

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Pair of Tassets of Emperor Charles V of Austria (1500-1558), German, Augsburg, ca

Pair of Tassets of Emperor Charles V of Austria (1500-1558), German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown

Erasmus of Rotterdam (copy). n. d. Creator: Unknown
Erasmus of Rotterdam (copy).n.d. After Albrecht Durer

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam, ca. 1532. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger

Erasmus of Rotterdam, ca. 1532. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
Erasmus of Rotterdam, ca. 1532

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus, (1466-1536), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Erasmus, (1466-1536), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Erasmus, (1466-1536), 1830. Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (1466-1536) Dutch philosopher and Christian humanist considered ta great scholar of the northern Renaissance

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus Von Rotterdam, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Erasmus Von Rotterdam, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Erasmus Von Rotterdam, (1933). Portrait of Dutch humanist and scholar Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536). A believer in the superiority of religious practices in earlier times

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus, 1523, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Erasmus, 1523, (1909). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Erasmus, 1523, (1909). Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Charlemagne is crowned king of the Lombards in 774

Charlemagne is crowned king of the Lombards in 774

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus, c1750

Desiderius Erasmus, c1750. The philosopher Erasmus in square cap and fur trimmed robes

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Desiderus Erasmus (1497-1543), Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Erasmus was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus (1469-1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, 16th century (1849)

Erasmus (1469-1536), Dutch humanist and theologian, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century manuscript illustration found in the collection of the Cabinet des Estampes

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch author, scholar and humanist, (1893)

Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch author, scholar and humanist, (1893). Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Desiderius Erasmus, 1520, (1936). Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Artist: Albrecht Durer

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Artist: Albrecht Durer
Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Dutch scholar and humanist Desiderius Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Artist: E Scriven

Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Artist: E Scriven
Desiderius Erasmus, Renaissance humanist, (1833). Erasmus (1469-1536) was the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance, the first editor of the New Testament

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523. Found in the collection of the Kunstmuseum Basel Art Museum, Basel, Switzerland

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger

Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Desiderus Erasmus, Dutch humanist and scholar, 1523. Erasmus (1497-1543) was probably the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderus Erasmus, 15th-16th century Dutch humanist and scholar, 19th century

Desiderus Erasmus, 15th-16th century Dutch humanist and scholar, 19th century. Erasmus (1465-1536) writing with a quill pen

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderus Erasmus using writing slope (1465-1536), Dutch humanist and scholar

Desiderus Erasmus using writing slope (1465-1536), Dutch humanist and scholar
Desiderus Erasmus (1465-1536) using writing slope, Dutch humanist and scholar. Engraving after Durer

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam) (1466/1469-1536). Dutch Renaissance humanist and a Catholic Christian theologian. Portrait

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466 - 1536, aka Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch Renaissance humanist

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466 - 1536, aka Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest & theologian

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, Aka Desiderius Erasmus Of Rotterdam

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, Aka Desiderius Erasmus Of Rotterdam, Born Between 1466 And 1469 Died 1536. Dutch Renaissance Humanist And Catholic Christian Theologian

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus 1469-1536. Dutch Humanist And Theologian. Greatest European Scholar Of The 16Th

Desiderius Erasmus 1469-1536. Dutch Humanist And Theologian. Greatest European Scholar Of The 16Th Century. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus 1469 To 1536 After 16Th Century Wood Engraving Of A Painting By Holbein From

Desiderius Erasmus 1469 To 1536 After 16Th Century Wood Engraving Of A Painting By Holbein From Science And Literature In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London 1878

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus Circa 1466 / 1469 To 1536. Dutch Humanist And Theologian From The

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus Circa 1466 / 1469 To 1536. Dutch Humanist And Theologian From The National And Domestic
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus Circa 1466/1469 To 1536. Dutch Humanist And Theologian From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid

Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40. Creator: Kolman Helmschmid
Close Helmet for a Boy, German, Augsburg, ca. 1530-40

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1526

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving by Durer. Colore

Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving by Durer. Colore
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Burin engraving by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), 1526. Colored

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving. Colored

Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Engraving. Colored
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Portrait. Engraving, 1713. Colored

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm

Censorship in the book Ratione Conscribendi Epistle by Erasm
Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536). Dutch humanist. Ratione Conscribendi Epistles. Page with censorship and registration by the censor of the Inquisition, 1747. Basel edition, 1522. Episcopal Library

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Ornate / Circle

Erasmus / Ornate / Circle
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Oval / Anon

Erasmus / Oval / Anon
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Statue

Erasmus / Statue
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Statue to the Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Bouche

Erasmus / Bouche
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Holloway / Holbein

Erasmus / Holloway / Holbein
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Priscott / Dyer

Erasmus / Priscott / Dyer
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536

Background imageDesiderius Collection: Erasmus / Holbein / Gillot

Erasmus / Holbein / Gillot
DESIDERIUS ERASMUS Dutch humanist Date: 1466 - 1536



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Desiderius Erasmus, also known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period. His contributions to the intellectual and cultural revival of Europe were immense, earning him the title "The New Learning. " In this captivating portrait by Frank Cadogan Cowper, created around 1910, we catch a glimpse of Erasmus's profound intellect and contemplative nature. The artist beautifully captures his essence with meticulous attention to detail. Hans Holbein the Younger's masterpiece from 1523 showcases Erasmus in all his glory. This iconic painting immortalizes him as one of history's greatest thinkers. With piercing eyes and an air of wisdom, it is no wonder that he became such an influential figure. Erasmus's brilliance extended beyond art; he was also a prolific writer. In this letter to Nicholas Everaerts dated December 24th, 1525, we see his eloquence and passion for knowledge shining through every word, and is evident that he dedicated his life to spreading enlightenment and challenging societal norms. Albrecht Durer's engraving further emphasizes Erasmus's impact on European culture. The intricate details in this artwork reflect both Durer's skill as an artist and Erasmus's significance as a scholar. Not only did Desiderius Erasmus shape intellectual discourse during his time, but he also left an indelible mark on religious history. As depicted in various engravings and portraits throughout centuries, including Saint Desideius Archbishop of Vienne (engraving), he remains an enduring symbol of faith intertwined with reason. This bronze medallion from 1519 portrays another side of Erasmus – confident yet humble. Its obverse reveals a man who revolutionized humanist thought while its reverse depicts Terminus - symbolizing boundaries being pushed beyond limits under his influence. However, not all depictions capture moments from Erasumus’s life directly; some explore his namesake's history.