Metaphysics Collection

Italy, The Disturbing muses
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), The Disturbing Muses, ca. 1956

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF366956 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) German philosopher

J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger Fry
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge

Immanuel Kant, 18th century (engraving)
2907786 Immanuel Kant, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers.).

DONE, John (1572-1631). British poet and theologian. Etching
CUL4850248 DONE, John (1572-1631). British poet and theologian. Etching. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: DONE, John (1572-1631). British poet and theologian. Etching.); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Ceylonese philosopher, historian, author, metaphysician and philosopher Ananda K. Coomaraswamy

Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Coomarasumay, portrait photograph, 1918 Mar. 5. Ceylonese philosopher, historian, author, metaphysician and philosopher Ananda K. Coomaraswamy

The Paper, c. 1930-31 (tempera on cardboard)
7293971 The Paper, c.1930-31 (tempera on cardboard) by Savinio, Alberto (Chirico, Andrea de) (1891-1952); Palazzo Ricci, Museo Arte Italiana del Novecento, Macerata, Italy; (add.info.: the paper)

Henri Bergson, 1925 (b / w photo)
1766089 Henri Bergson, 1925 (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Bergson (1859-1941)

Aristotle (engraving)
815837 Aristotle (engraving) by Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristotle, (384-322BC)

Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618014 Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 370.8 x 147 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275027 Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650); French scientist; ); German

Meta phisicks, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome
483390 Meta phisicks, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Francis Barrett, illustration from The Magus, London, 1801
CHT326185 Francis Barrett, illustration from The Magus, London, 1801, published by Lackington, Allen, and co. (engraving) (b/w photo) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Rene Descartes (engraving)
815816 Rene Descartes (engraving) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

Title page of Principia philosophiae by Rene Descartes, 1644
3086647 Title page of Principia philosophiae by Rene Descartes, 1644 by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Renati Des-Cartes Principia philosophiae)

Engraving of a tree in the work Arbor Scientiae (Science Tree) copy printed in Barcelona in 1505 by Pere Posa, encyclopaedia written between 1295 and 1296 by the philosopher, theologian

Cover of the Latin edition printed by Jean Petit in Paris in 1505, Libre d Amic e d Amat (Song of the Friend and the Beloved)

Samuel Drew, 1845. Artist: Robert Hicks
Samuel Drew, 1845. Cornish Methodist theologian, nicknamed the Cornish metaphysician for his works on the human soul, the nature of God, and the deity of Christ

Mr Samuel Drew, 1819. Artist: Robert Hicks
Mr Samuel Drew, 1819. Cornish Methodist theologian, nicknamed the Cornish metaphysician for his works on the human soul, the nature of God, and the deity of Christ

Dr. Donne, 1795. Artist: Philip Audinet
Dr. Donne, 1795. English poet and a cleric in the Church of England. He is considered the pre-eminent representative of the metaphysical poets. [Harrison & Co, London, 1795]

Andrew Marvell, English metaphysical poet, 1815. Artist: R Page
Andrew Marvell, English metaphysical poet, 1815

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher, (1900). Kant (1724-1804) became professor of logic and metaphysics at the University of Konigsberg, Germany in 1770

Immanuel Kant, German philosopher, 1812. Profile portrait surrounded by an Ouroboros, an ancient Egyptian-Greek symbolic serpent with its tail in its mouth devouring itself

Al-Farabi - a renowned philosopher and jurist who wrote in the fields of political philosophy, metaphysics, ethics and logic

Andrew Marvell 1621To 1678, English Metaphysical Poet. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Descartes, Rene (La Haye, Touraine, France, 1596-Stockholm, 1650). French philosopher, mathematician, physicist, and writer. Engraving

FLUDD: UNIVERSE, 1617. Illustration from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi depicting his theory that the entire universe, from the planets and the elements to the letters of the alphabet

Italy, Milan, Mannequins on beach, Philosophers
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Mannequins on the Beach, Philosophers

Italy, Florence, Apollo
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Apollo, 1914

Samuel Clarke, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, c. 1737-48 (engraving)
XJF384047 Samuel Clarke, engraved by Jacobus Houbraken, c.1737-48 (engraving) by Gibson, Thomas (c.1680-1751) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rene Descartes (engraving)
XJF2639707 Rene Descartes (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes was a French philosopher (1596-1650)); French, out of copyright

Portrait of George Berkeley (1685-1753) Bishop of Cloyne, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) c
XIR170479 Portrait of George Berkeley (1685-1753) Bishop of Cloyne, engraved by Thomas Cook (1744-1818) c.1781 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Andrew Marvell (1621-78) engraved by Thomas Bonner (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF115825 Andrew Marvell (1621-78) engraved by Thomas Bonner (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

EDWARD HERBERT (1583-1648). 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury. English courtier, soldier, diplomat, historian, poet, and philosopher. 19th century engraving

Italy, Milan, Still life with a brioche
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Still Life with a Brioche

France, Paris, Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire (born Wilhelm Albert Wlodzimierz Apolinary Kostrowicki, Rome, 1880 - Paris, 1918), French poet, 1914

DONNE, John (1572-1631). British poet and theologian. Etching

FLUDD: TITLE-PAGE, 1617. Title-page of Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi, with engravings by Jean Theodore de Bry, published in Oppenheim in 1617

Herbert of Cherbury, English philosopher
Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury (1583-1648), English diplomat, poet and philosopher. Herbert was born at Wroxeter in Shropshire, eastern England

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"Exploring the Depths of Metaphysics: A Journey through Time and Thought" Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of metaphysics, where Italy's enchanting landscapes meet the enigmatic muses that stir our deepest contemplations. From J. M. E. McTaggart's profound reflections in "The Disturbing Muses" to Roger Fry's artistic interpretation, this collection unveils the essence of metaphysical inquiry. Delve into the intellectual tapestry woven by great minds like Rene Descartes, whose philosophical legacy continues to shape our understanding of existence. Al-Farabi's contributions further enrich this intricate web, bridging Eastern and Western thought with his insightful perspectives. Witness "The Paper, " an evocative masterpiece painted in 1930-31 by an unknown artist, which invites us to ponder metaphysical concepts amidst its vibrant colors and textures. Henri Bergson's timeless wisdom captured in a black-and-white photograph from 1925 adds another layer to this exploration. Marvel at the Great Chain of Being depicted in Rhetorica Christiana ad concionandi et orandi usum – a visual representation that illustrates how all beings are interconnected within a grand cosmic order. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's engraved portrait offers glimpses into his groundbreaking ideas on monads and pre-established harmony. Aristotle himself graces these pages through an exquisite engraving, reminding us of his foundational role in shaping metaphysical discourse throughout history. The fresco transferred onto canvas titled "Metaphysics" transports us back to 1760 when art merged seamlessly with philosophical contemplation. Finally, gaze upon the hauntingly beautiful portrait of Rene Descartes rendered as an engraving from 1644—a testament to his enduring influence on modern philosophy. Concluding our odyssey is Richard Blome's publication featuring Meta phisicks—an invitation for gentlemen seeking intellectual recreation during times past.