Didactic Collection

A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century
2625268 A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century; (add.info.: The opening of the popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna)

The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas)
OVR390568 The seamstress, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 130x166 cm; Gothenburg Art Museum, Sweden; Photo © O. Vaering

A dream of human life, after Michelangelo Buonarroti
CTS404462 A dream of human life, after Michelangelo Buonarroti (fine chalk crayon on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (follower of); 39.5x27.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393578 Humility, plate 7 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.2x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Riches, plate 2 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393574 Riches, plate 2 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.3x29.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hunting with spears and traps, illustration from the Cynegetica
XOT359195 Hunting with spears and traps, illustration from the Cynegetica by Oppian (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (11th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

The Magic Garden, with allegorical figures of Courtesy, Love, Beauty and Liberality
BOO73670 The Magic Garden, with allegorical figures of Courtesy, Love, Beauty and Liberality, from the Roman de la Rose (gouache on parchment) by French School

He that by the plough would thrive--Himself must either hold or drive, c
3949691 He that by the plough would thriveA--Himself must either hold or drive, c.1825-50 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 88.3x213.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Treatise on the many animal species that inhabit the earth
XOT359194 Treatise on the many animal species that inhabit the earth, illustration from the Cynegetica by Oppian (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (11th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

The Fox and the Grapes, from an illustrated translation of Aesop
XJF147341 The Fox and the Grapes, from an illustrated translation of Aesops Fables by William Caxton (c.1422-91) 1434 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

Frontispiece to Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78
CHT169034 Frontispiece to Emile by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) engraved by Robert Delaunay (1749-1814) c.1780 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cochin

Christ with the Elders, from Michael Faradays scrapbook (engraving)
TRI168514 Christ with the Elders, from Michael Faradays scrapbook (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; Dutch

Good and Evil: Scorn, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas)
PWI89713 Good and Evil: Scorn, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas) by Orsel, Andre Jacques Victor (1795-1850); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

The Fairy Queen Appears to Prince Arthur, 1785-88 (oil on canvas)
3588566 The Fairy Queen Appears to Prince Arthur, 1785-88 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 100.5x106.9 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Swiss

Ms 978 fol. 31 The construction of the castle, illustration from a spiritual
BMR344022 Ms 978 fol.31 The construction of the castle, illustration from a spiritual treatise for use of lay people by Gabrielle de Bourbon (vellum) by French School

Ms 571 fol. 1 The Somme the king (vellum)
XIR344014 Ms 571 fol.1 The Somme the king (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Reims, France; (add.info)

The Devil and the Coquette, copy of an illustration from Der Ritter von Turm
STC202574 The Devil and the Coquette, copy of an illustration from Der Ritter von Turm, Augsburg 1498, used in a History of Magic

The Fool and the King, 1588 (engraving)
CHT360252 The Fool and the King, 1588 (engraving) by Sadeler, Raphael I (1561-1632); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c. 1665 (woodcut)
XJF347909 A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c.1665 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Or)

Oval patch box with white porcelain lid (enamel)
WAG421346 Oval patch box with white porcelain lid (enamel) by English School; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath (pen and brown wash on paper)
BI156646 Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath (pen and brown wash on paper) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93) (attr.); 20.5x32.5 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Works of mercy: to visit the sick (oil on canvas)
LRI3614290 Works of mercy: to visit the sick (oil on canvas) by Wael, Cornelis de (1592-1667); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les sept oeuvres de misericorde)

The Magic Garden, with allegorical figures of Wealth, Courtesy, Liberality, Beauty, Love
BOO73671 The Magic Garden, with allegorical figures of Wealth, Courtesy, Liberality, Beauty, Love, Candour and Youth, from the Roman de la Rose (gouache on parchment) by French School

Perturbation, plate 4 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393576 Perturbation, plate 4 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.1x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pride, plate 3 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393575 Pride, plate 3 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22.1x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The importance of knowing perspective, 18th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR163407 The importance of knowing perspective, 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) & Sullivan

Jacob Cats (engraving)
815645 Jacob Cats (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Cats. 10 November 1577 -- 12 September 1660)

Peace, plate 8 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving)
BCC393577 Peace, plate 8 from The Vicissitude of Human Things, 1564 (engraving) by Heemskerck, Maarten van (1498-1574) (after); 22x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The importance of knowing perspective, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451213 The importance of knowing perspective, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Elephant and traditional ivory work, illustration from the Cynegetica
XOT359197 Elephant and traditional ivory work, illustration from the Cynegetica by Oppian (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (11th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Good and Evil: Libido, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas)
PWI89712 Good and Evil: Libido, 1832 (detail of 89709) (oil on canvas) by Orsel, Andre Jacques Victor (1795-1850); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Consolation through Confidence, illustration from the Ars Moriendi, c
1268646 Consolation through Confidence, illustration from the Ars Moriendi, c.1460 (engraving) by Master E. S. (c.1420-c.1468); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Vigilance and Loves Oblivion (oil on canvas)
1216872 Vigilance and Loves Oblivion (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721) (circle of); 139x147 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The chicken coop in the stable of Malga Tovre, Paganella plateau, Trentino, Italy, Europe

A cow looks out of a window in the stable of the Malga Tovre, Paganella plateau, Trentino, Italy, Europe

Aratus Of Soli, C. 315 To 240 Bc. Greek Didactic Poet. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

ARATUS (320 BC-240 BC). Greek didactic poet. Bust of Aratus. Hellenistic art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. CAMPANIA. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology

Virgil (70-19 B. C. ). Classical Roman poet. Georgics
Virgil (70-19 B.C.). Classical Roman poet. Georgics

Saint Matthew, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
BAL995764 Saint Matthew, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 70x55 cm; Museum of Western and Eastern Art, Odessa; Dutch, out of copyright

TABLET TO THE MEMORY OF BARBARA HOFLAND, (1770 4 November 1844) was an English writer of some 66 didactic, moral stories for children, and of schoolbooks and poetry. UK

2619166; out of copyright

Illustration for The Dog and the Ox, from Aesops Fables, 1666 (engraving)
XIR172445 Illustration for The Dog and the Ox, from Aesops Fables, 1666 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Exploring the Didactic Nature of Art: A Journey Through Time" In "The Seamstress, 1881, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the didactic power of art as it captures the resilience and creativity of a skilled craftsperson. Inspired by Michelangelo Buonarroti's work, "A Dream of Human Life" takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the complexities and fragility of our existence, reminding us to reflect upon our purpose in this vast universe. "Humility, " plate 7 from "The Vicissitude of Human Things, " engraved in 1564, serves as a timeless reminder that true strength lies not in arrogance but in embracing humility as a virtue essential for personal growth. Contrasting with humility is "Riches, " plate 2 from the same series. This engraving urges us to ponder how material wealth can shape individuals and societies while cautioning against its potential pitfalls. Through an illustration from Cynegetica, we are transported into ancient hunting practices. The image reminds us that knowledge passed down through generations can be both instructive and didactic when exploring humanity's relationship with nature. "The Magic Garden" presents allegorical figures embodying Courtesy, Love, Beauty, and Liberality. This enchanting artwork teaches us about virtues that foster harmonious relationships within society. "He that by the plough would thrive--Himself must either hold or drive. " These words resonate beyond their time; they encapsulate the essence of self-reliance found within agricultural pursuits throughout history—a lesson still relevant today. Within treatises documenting Earth's diverse animal species lies invaluable knowledge waiting to be discovered. Such works remind us that understanding our natural world contributes to our intellectual growth and appreciation for biodiversity. "The Fox and the Grapes" illustrates one of Aesop's fables—an enduring tale teaching moral lessons about envy and contentment. Its inclusion here emphasizes the didactic power of storytelling and its ability to convey timeless wisdom.