Eloquence Collection

A winged Mercury
5308084 A winged Mercury.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a winged Mercury. Mercury, patron god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence (and thus poetry)

Eloquence, 1747. Creator: Louis Fabritius Dubourg
Eloquence, 1747

Sketch for the church of Saint-Ambroise : Eloquence, c.1866. Creator: Joseph-Frédéric-Charles Soulacroix
Sketch for the church of Saint-Ambroise : Eloquence (Eloquentia), c.1866. (Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Ambroise : L'eloquence)

Le Triomphe de la Justice, c.1695. Creator: Jean Jouvenet
Le Triomphe de la Justice, c.1695. The Triumph of Justice. The draped figure of Religion holds aloft a chalice. Justice holds the scales

Sketch for the Salon des Lettres at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Eloquence, between 1888 and 1890

Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 1800 (oil on canvas)
500327 Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 275x177 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund; French

The Right Hon David Plunket (colour litho)
612391 The Right Hon David Plunket (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon David Plunket, Hereditary eloquence, 29 May 1880)

A Flood of Eloquence and of Rain (engraving)
1050847 A Flood of Eloquence and of Rain (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Flood of Eloquence and of Rain)

Ciceros first oration against Catiline
LLM457163 Ciceros first oration against Catiline. by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ciceros first oration against Catiline)

Illustration for Tristram Shandy (engraving)
2791629 Illustration for Tristram Shandy (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effects of Trims Eloquence)

Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland (colour litho)
3093084 Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland)

The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving)
1042444 The Light Side of St Stephens (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Side of St Stephen s)

Pediment of Palais du Luxembourg, 1840 (stone) (detail) (see also 346521) (b / w photo)
XIR346522 Pediment of Palais du Luxembourg, 1840 (stone) (detail) (see also 346521) (b/w photo) by Pradier, James (Jean-Jacques) (1790-1852); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Bishop of Peterborough (Dr Magee) (colour litho)
612355 Bishop of Peterborough (Dr Magee) (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishop of Peterborough (Dr Magee)

Roman literature, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438613 Roman literature, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho)
6005039 Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences)

Plate from The Satirist, pub. 1st march, 1808 (hand coloured engraving
2909738 Plate from The Satirist, pub. 1st march, 1808 (hand coloured engraving by Wilde, Samuel de (1748-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: alludes to the fall of Grenvilles Ministry)

Pediment of Palais du Luxembourg, 1840 (stone) (see also 346522) (b / w photo)
XIR346521 Pediment of Palais du Luxembourg, 1840 (stone) (see also 346522) (b/w photo) by Pradier, James (Jean-Jacques) (1790-1852); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Seneca, Epistle 1, Eloquence (engraving)
5233860 Seneca, Epistle 1, Eloquence (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seneca, Epistle I, Eloquence)

Polymnie (chromolitho)
975917 Polymnie (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polymnie. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Roman literature (engraving)
664671 Roman literature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman literature. Illustration from The Illustrated History of the World (Ward Lock, c 1880)

L histoire, L eloquence (engraving)
5227400 L histoire, L eloquence (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L histoire, L eloquence)

Blarney Castle, the shrine of Irish wit - near Cork, Ireland, 1901. The castle, near Cork, is the home of the Blarney Stone, believed to bestow the gift of eloquence when kissed

Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland. The castle, near Cork, is the home of the Blarney Stone, believed to bestow the gift of eloquence when kissed

Blarney Castle, Ireland, 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Blarney Castle, Ireland, 19th century. The castle, near Cork, is the home of the Blarney Stone, believed to bestow the gift of eloquence when kissed

Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 17th century. Artist: Simon Vouet
Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 17th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Polyhymnia Muse Eloquence Erato Lyrical Poetry
Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence; Erato, Muse of Lyrical Poetry; Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy; Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry; Clio

Apollo God Light Eloquence Poetry Fine Arts Urania
Apollo, God of Light, Eloquence, Poetry and the Fine Arts with Urania, Muse of Astronomy, 1798. Charles Meynier (French, 1768-1832). Oil on canvas; overall: 275 x 235 cm (108 1/4 x 92 1/2 in.)

Polyhymnia Muse Eloquence 1800 Charles Meynier
Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 1800. Charles Meynier (French, 1768-1832). Oil on canvas; overall: 275 x 177 cm (108 1/4 x 69 11/16 in.)

Kissing the Blarney Stone, Ireland
Kissing the Blarney Stone, Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland. Date: late 19th century

Coat of arms of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, 1500-49 (print)
XOS3058091 Coat of arms of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, 1500-49 (print) by Flemish School, (16th century); 30.9x21.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Polymnia, Muse of Eloquence. Simone Vouet ( 1590-1649) French painter. Oil on canvas

Aeschines or Eschines (c389-314 BC) Ancient Greek orator, the rival of Demosthenes. Portrait bust

Boccaccio (Medallion)
Messer GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO, the father of Tuscan eloquence and the vivacious depictor of the lifestyle of his times. Date: 1313 - 1375

Challemel-Lacour / Demare
Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour (1827-1896) French statesman, Republican, unsuccessful French ambassador at Bern and London, minister of foreign affairs in the Jules Ferry cabinet

Jakob Gronovius
JAKOB GRONOVIUS (Gronow) Dutch scholar, eminent in the history of language, professor of eloquence

aRON
The first head of the Hebrew priesthood, who because of his eloquence was spokesman for Moses during the Exodus : depicted here in his High- Priests habit

Loyola and Courtesans
At Rome, the fervent eloquence of Loyolas preaching attracts even the most fashionable courtesans of the city

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"Eloquence: A Timeless Art that Transcends Boundaries" From the enchanting act of Kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland to the captivating strokes of Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, it has woven its spell throughout history, and is an art form that knows no limits and leaves a lasting impact on those who witness its power. In 1800, an oil on canvas masterpiece titled "Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence" emerged as a testament to the profound influence eloquence holds over humanity. The painting immortalizes the essence of this divine gift, capturing its ability to inspire and move hearts. The Right Hon David Plunket's color lithograph showcases how eloquent words can shape destinies. With every stroke of his pen or speech he delivered, Plunket demonstrated how language could be harnessed as a force for change and progress. "A Flood and Rain, " depicted through an engraving, symbolizes not only the torrential downpour but also the overwhelming impact that skillful rhetoric can have on society. Just like rain nourishes parched lands, eloquent words possess the power to rejuvenate minds and ignite passions. Cicero's first oration against Catiline stands as a timeless example of persuasive discourse. Through his powerful words, Cicero exposed corruption and rallied support for justice—a reminder that they are be used as a weapon against tyranny. An illustration from Tristram Shandy further exemplifies how literature itself becomes imbued with eloquent expressions. In this engraving lies evidence that even fictional characters are capable of wielding linguistic prowess to captivate readers' imaginations. Returning once again to Ireland's iconic Blarney Stone—this time in vibrant color lithography—we find ourselves drawn into its mystical allure. Kissing this stone is said to bestow upon one the gift of eloquence—an ancient tradition passed down through generations, emphasizing the enduring fascination with this art form.