Heloise Collection

Abelard and Heloise
ABELARD AND HELOISE French scholar and nun embracing in the scriptorium

Title Characters
A series of illustrations showing title characters from various operas, films and plays, including Daphnis Et Chloe, Hernani, Judith and Holofernes, Samson and Delilah, Abelard and Heloise, Manon

Illustration from Julie or the New Heloise, c. 1852 (colour litho)
955429 Illustration from Julie or the New Heloise, c.1852 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julie, or the New Heloise (French: Julie)

Fumettes Bent Head, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Fumettes Bent Head, 1859

Fumette, Standing, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Fumette, Standing, 1859

Heloise and Abelard, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1772102 Heloise and Abelard, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bateman, Robert (1842-1922); 50.8x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heloise and Abelard. Robert Bateman (1842-1922). Oil on canvas

Heloise and Abelard (oil on canvas)
621479 Heloise and Abelard (oil on canvas) by Bateman, Robert (1842-1922); 50.8x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Tomb of Abelard and Heloise (engraving)
5230719 Tomb of Abelard and Heloise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Abelard and Heloise)

Heloise d Argenteuil, died 1164
Heloise d Argenteuil, nun, scholar and writer, best known for her romance with Abelard, died 1164. The large purse hanging from her belt is called an escarcelle (aumoniere or almoner)

Abelard and Heloise. By Chatroupe (engraving)
664549 Abelard and Heloise. By Chatroupe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abelard and Heloise. By Chatroupe)

Abelard and Heloise, 2nd half of the 19th century (Roman micromosaic panel within metal
621478 Abelard and Heloise, 2nd half of the 19th century (Roman micromosaic panel within metal setting) by Barzotti, Biagio (19th century)

Heloise (coloured engraving)
2802235 Heloise (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heloise. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Fumette, c. 1857 (etching and drypoint)
1067445 Fumette, c.1857 (etching and drypoint) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 16.5x11.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Fumette. Printed by Auguste DelAtre)

Tomb of Heloise and Peter Abelard, Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris (b / w photo)
3095253 Tomb of Heloise and Peter Abelard, Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of Heloise and Peter Abelard)

Paris: The Tomb of Heloise and Abelard (b / w photo)
6007911 Paris: The Tomb of Heloise and Abelard (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tomb of Heloise and Abelard)

Abelard and Heloise on a terrace (oil on canvas)
621703 Abelard and Heloise on a terrace (oil on canvas) by Eastlake, Charles Lock (1793-1865) (attr. to); 134.6x104.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Heloise d Argenteuil, French nun, scholar and abbess (coloured engraving)
971775 Heloise d Argenteuil, French nun, scholar and abbess (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heloise d Argenteuil (c1161-1164), French nun

Abelard and Heloise (engraving)
971090 Abelard and Heloise (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abelard and Heloise)

Young Girl Reading "Heloise and Abelard", 1770
Young Girl Reading " Heloise and Abelard", 1770

Fumette, 1858. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Fumette, 1858

Six Women Outdoors, No. 676, from La Elegancia, 1865-66. Creator: Heloise Leloir
Six Women Outdoors, No. 676, from La Elegancia, 1865-66

Number 473 from La Elegancia Barcelona, 19th century. Creator: Heloise Leloir
Number 473 from La Elegancia Barcelona, 19th century

Illustration for a French fashion magazine, ca. 1862. Creator: Heloise Leloir
Illustration for a French fashion magazine, ca. 1862

Portrait of a Woman, Called Heloise Abelard. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, Called Heloise Abelard

Abelard, (1079-1142), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Abelard, (1079-1142), 1830. Peter Abelard (1079-1142) medieval French philosopher, theologian, and logician noted for his affair with Heloise d Argenteuil

Cover of Julia or the New Heloise by Rousseau published in 1857

I m reading the Letters of Abelard and Heloise. From the Bible moralisee, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
I m reading the Letters of Abelard and Heloise. From the Bible moralisee, 13th century. Found in the collection of University of Edinburgh

Letters of Abelard and Heloise, 1743. Artist: Anonymous
Letters of Abelard and Heloise, 1743. Private Collection

Letters of Abelard and Heloise, 1782. Artist: Anonymous
Letters of Abelard and Heloise, 1782. Private Collection

Heloise, Late 18th cent Artist: Gatine, Georges Jacques (1773-1831)
Heloise, Late 18th cent.. From a private collection

The Parting of Abelard and Heloise, before 1780. Artist: Angelika Kauffmann
The Parting of Abelard and Heloise, before 1780. Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Abelard Castrated
ABELARD is castrated on the orders of Fulbert, canon of Notre Dame and uncle of Heloise whom he has secretly wed

Abelard And Heloise Peter Abelard Medieval French
Abelard and Heloise. Peter Abelard, c. 1079 -1142. Medieval French scholastic philosopher, leading logician, theologian, poet, composer and musician. Heloise, c

Heloise, 1101-1162. French Student And Lover Of Pierre Abelhard. Engraved By C. Cook After G Staal. From The Book World Noted Women By Mary Cowden Clarke, Published 1858

Heloise / Bust / Deseine
HELOISE Secretly married to Abelard; after his castration she became a nun Date: 1101 -1164

Heloise / Church / Anon
HELOISE After Abelards castration she becomes a nun and devotes herself to God Date: 1101 -1164

Heloise / Church / Wale
HELOISE After Abelards castration she becomes a nun and devotes herself to God Date: 1101 -1164

Heloise / Church / Ryley
HELOISE After Abelards castration she becomes a nun and devotes herself to God Date: 1101 -1164

Heloise / Garden / Edwards
HELOISE Sitting in her garden, no doubt reading a love letter from Abelard Date: 1101 -1164

Abelard Writing / Edwards
ABELARD Writing to his beloved Heloise, his book of philosophy discarded on the ground Date: 1079 - 1142

Abelard / Heloise / Stothard
ABELARD & HELOISE As forbidden love blossoms, the couple are spied upon Date: 1079-1142; 1101-1164

Abelard / Heloise / Burney
ABELARD & HELOISE Abelard has climbed the garden wall to see his lover Heloise Date: 1079-1142; 1101-1164

Heloise (1101-1164) French nun, lover of Abelard

Portrait Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1777 Etching engraving
Artokoloro

Heloise 1863 Albumen silver print glass negative
Artokoloro

The Tomb of Abelard and Heloise, built in 1817 (b / w photo)
XIR165803 The Tomb of Abelard and Heloise, built in 1817 (b/w photo) by Lenoir, Alexandre Marie (1761-1839); Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

ABELARD AND HELOISE. Peter Abelard (1079-1144?), French philosopher and theologian, with Heloise (c1098-1164), French abbess, at Le Paraclet: French ms. illumination, 15th century

Beloved of Peter Abelard. Line engraving, French, 18th century
HELOISE (c1101-c1163). Beloved of Peter Abelard. Line engraving, French, 18th century

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"Heloise: A Tale of Love, Tragedy, and Enduring Passion" In the annals of history, there are few love stories as captivating and poignant as that of Abelard and Heloise. These two title characters have become synonymous with a love that defied societal norms and endured through time. As we delve into their story, we are transported to different eras through various illustrations. The vibrant colors of the lithograph from Julie or the New Heloise (c. 1852) bring to life the intensity of their emotions. In contrast, Bernard d Agesci's painting depicts a lady engrossed in reading the letters exchanged between Heloise and Abelard in 1780, capturing the timeless allure of their correspondence. James Abbott McNeill Whistler's Fumettes series offers a glimpse into Heloise's inner world. With her head bent in contemplation or standing gracefully, these artworks evoke her complex thoughts and emotions during her tumultuous relationship with Abelard. The oil paintings depicting Heloise and Abelard further immortalize their story on canvas. Whether it is an anonymous artist's rendition from 1879 or another unknown painter's work simply titled "Heloise and Abelard, " these masterpieces capture moments frozen in time – moments filled with longing, desire, pain, but also profound love. Even beyond artistry lies tangible evidence of their existence – an engraving showcasing the Tomb of Abelard and Heloise serves as a reminder that this tale was not merely fictional but rooted in reality. We learn that Heloise d'Argenteuil passed away in 1164; she was more than just a character but a real woman who experienced extraordinary circumstances. Lastly, Chatroupe's engraving transports us back to the second half of the 19th century when this enduring love story captivated hearts anew. Roman micromosaic panels within metal depict scenes from Abelard and Heloise's lives, reminding us of the lasting impact their story had on generations.