Scholars Collection (page 2)

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
3767425 Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); (add.info.: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Caption reads: This poor, friendless boy trudged off to London)

The Dilettanti Society, engraved by Charles turner, 1800-20 (mezzotint on paper)
3740386 The Dilettanti Society, engraved by Charles turner, 1800-20 (mezzotint on paper) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 57.8x41.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Gathering of Scholars on a River Bank, 1558 (ink & colours on gold paper mounted to board
3514433 Gathering of Scholars on a River Bank, 1558 (ink & colours on gold paper mounted to board) by Lu, Shiren (fl.c.1538); 16.35x51.44 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC (chromolitho)
1093327 The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC)

Rector of the Prague University and Scholars of the Different Nations who studied in the same University (engraving)
1094604 Rector of the Prague University and Scholars of the Different Nations who studied in the same University (engraving) by French School

Sir Thomas Elyot, (aquatint)
726845 Sir Thomas Elyot, (aquatint) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Elyot, English diplomat and scholar)

Portrait of Matthew Wren (engraving)
819582 Portrait of Matthew Wren (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Wren, English clergyman and scholar, successively Bishop of Hereford)

Portrait of Pietro Bembo (engraving)
820037 Portrait of Pietro Bembo (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pietro Bembo, Italian scholar, poet and cardinal.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Portrait of Francois Rabelais (engraving)
819870 Portrait of Francois Rabelais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Rabelais, French Renaissance writer, monk and Greek scholar)

Two Scholars in a Mountainous Landscape, 1656 (ink & colours on gold paper)
873706 Two Scholars in a Mountainous Landscape, 1656 (ink & colours on gold paper) by Lan Ying (1585-c.1664); 19.05 x55.88 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Chinese

Atheltic sports by the Westminster scholars (engraving)
728348 Atheltic sports by the Westminster scholars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
778916 Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama, 1598-99 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School

Billsdon Grammar School, trade card (engraving)
731622 Billsdon Grammar School, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billsdon Grammar School, trade card)

Christophe Landino enseignant les belles-lettres a Florence (engraving)
2782034 Christophe Landino enseignant les belles-lettres a Florence (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming-early Qing dynasty
2969636 Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century (album leaf with ink & light colour on silk) by Chinese School (17th century)

The Lecture (engraving)
3099363 The Lecture (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lecture. Illustration for The Follies and Fashions of our Grandfathers)

A group of elderly scholars and, separately, a younger man
2636119 A group of elderly scholars and, separately, a younger mans profile (pen & ink on paper) (recto of 2636120) by Rembrandt Harmensz

The Emperor Charlemagne surrounded by scholars and members of the clergy (engraving)
5208030 The Emperor Charlemagne surrounded by scholars and members of the clergy (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New York School Enquiry, 1911-13: Ps 51, Manhattan (b / w photo)
6026062 New York School Enquiry, 1911-13: Ps 51, Manhattan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ps 51, Manhattan)

New York School Enquiry, 1911-13: Ps 89, Manhattan (b / w photo)
6026076 New York School Enquiry, 1911-13: Ps 89, Manhattan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ps 89, Manhattan)

New York School Enquiry, 1911-13: Ps 82, Manhattan (b / w photo)
6026064 New York School Enquiry, 1911-13: Ps 82, Manhattan (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ps 82, Manhattan)

St Jerome in the wilderness, 1562 (oil on canvas)
5938152 St Jerome in the wilderness, 1562 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (J. da Ponte) (1510-92) (workshop); 64.2x81.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Students surrounding Professor Christian Wolff on his arrival in Marburg in 1723, 1903 (oil on panel)
BFM372084 Students surrounding Professor Christian Wolff on his arrival in Marburg in 1723, 1903 (oil on panel) by Janssen, Peter Johann Theodor (1844-1908); Marburger Alten Aula, Marburg

Virgil, Horace and Varius at the house of Maecenas (litho)
STC358079 Virgil, Horace and Varius at the house of Maecenas (litho) by Jalabert, Charles Francois (1819-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Francesco Petrarch (engraving)
819860 Portrait of Francesco Petrarch (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco Petrarca)

Portrait of Richard Bentley (engraving)
819847 Portrait of Richard Bentley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Bentley, English classical scholar, critic and theologian)

Two Scholars in a Mountainous Landscape, 1656 (ink & colours on gold paper)
873705 Two Scholars in a Mountainous Landscape, 1656 (ink & colours on gold paper) by Lan Ying (1585-c.1664); 19.05 x55.88 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Portrait of a Notable (oil on canvas)
704470 Portrait of a Notable (oil on canvas) by Passarotti, Bartolomeo (1529-92); Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis
NCO313046 A misericord depicting a walled town with a gateway with a raised portcullis, New College Chapel, Oxford, late 14th century (wood) by English School

Large Famille Verte Teapot, Kangxi period (1662-1722) (porcelain)
HSC272164 Large Famille Verte Teapot, Kangxi period (1662-1722) (porcelain) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); height:25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

New College Gardens at Oxford, 1831 (w / c on paper)
NCO272018 New College Gardens at Oxford, 1831 (w/c on paper) by Nash, Frederick (1782-1856); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Student in Civil law, engraved by J. Agar, published in R
778195 Student in Civil law, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen (engraving)
3647208 Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne consulting with scholars and clergymen)

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
3750109 Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); (add.info.: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Caption reads: Oliver Twist and Noah fight)

Teaching, 1795 (plaster)
3497491 Teaching, 1795 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milano-Fondazione Cariplo-Canova Antonio-Insegnare agli ignoranti 1795)

Recteur de l universite de Prague et ecoliers des differentes nations qui en faisaient partie (engraving)
2782038 Recteur de l universite de Prague et ecoliers des differentes nations qui en faisaient partie (engraving) by French School

Doctor Faustus was a good man (engraving)
3655970 Doctor Faustus was a good man (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor Faustus was a good man)

Canterbury Gate and Christ Church Quad, Oxford, 1833 (w / c on paper)
3120526 Canterbury Gate and Christ Church Quad, Oxford, 1833 (w/c on paper) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 26.7x19.7 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; Welsh, out of copyright

Arrived in the land of the Pharaohs, Napoleon went everywhere followed by a commisson of scholars
3100997 Arrived in the land of the Pharaohs, Napoleon went everywhere followed by a commisson of scholars and artists who had never ridden on the back of a camel, 1 July 1798 (colour litho) by Job

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian
955443 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian, from Razmnama (book of war) c. 1598- 1599 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by American Photographer

Faust in his study watching a magic disc, or A scholar in his study, c. 1652 (etching)
2563198 Faust in his study watching a magic disc, or A scholar in his study, c.1652 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 16x21 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

These gowns and caps and scrolls you see, we give you now as your degree (colour litho)
2776759 These gowns and caps and scrolls you see, we give you now as your degree (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V. (d.1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salon de 1857, Peinture, Les Deux Ecoliers de Salamanque, preface de Gilblas (engraving)
3644932 Salon de 1857, Peinture, Les Deux Ecoliers de Salamanque, preface de Gilblas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1857, Peinture)

"Synesius attends the lectures of Hypatia", 1912 (colour litho)
2920435 " Synesius attends the lectures of Hypatia", 1912 (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

A group of elderly scholars and, separately, a younger man
449325 A group of elderly scholars and, separately, a younger mans profile (pen & brown ink with wash & gouache on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

t Licht is op den kandelaer gestelt (oil on canvas)
3484058 t Licht is op den kandelaer gestelt (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 94.4x128.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the foreground, from left to right, there are a bishop)

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"Scholars: Unveiling the Tapestry of Knowledge through Time" Embarking on a journey through history, we encounter the enigmatic world of scholars, where wisdom and enlightenment intertwine. From the Science Allegorised in ancient Alexandria Library to the Cave of Plato's philosophical revelations, these seekers of knowledge have left an indelible mark on humanity. In 1604, Jan Saenredam and Cornelis Cornelisz. Van Haarlem immortalized their scholarly pursuits with captivating artistry. Their masterpiece captures the essence of intellectual exploration that thrived during this era. The Greek-Latin Dictionary paved the way for linguistic mastery, while Samuel Johnson's work at Oxford became a cornerstone in English lexicography. Rhodes House stands tall as a testament to academic excellence in black and white photographs. Dr. Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol College, graces us with his sepia-toned presence from The Times archives—a symbol of erudition personified. Alongside him stand Vice Chancellor and esteemed figures like Esquire Beadle and Yeoman Beadle—guardians upholding tradition within academia's hallowed halls. At Oxford University, Johnny dons robes as he engages in profound discussions with Dons—an emblematic scene captured by Thomas Rowlandson's hand-colored copperplate engraving from William Combes' The History of Johnny Quae Genus. Meanwhile, other scholars immerse themselves not only in books but also daily life—buying corn from grocers or even engaging maids along their path. As we delve deeper into time's tapestry, we witness pivotal moments such as "Beating Bounds Boats, " where boundaries are pushed beyond conventional limits to explore uncharted territories. In 1930 came another significant milestone—the translation of Luther Bible—a groundbreaking endeavor that revolutionized religious scholarship forever.