Portret van Pierre Bayle 1767 - 1806

Pierre Adrien Le Beau’s engraving, "Portret van Pierre Bayle," depicts the French philosopher and writer Pierre Bayle. Created between 1767 and 1806, the print shows Bayle in an oval frame, surrounded by objects associated with his intellectual pursuits: books, a globe, a compass, and a quill. The text below the image provides biographical information about Bayle, including his birthdate and death date. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Pierre Bayle, a prominent figure in the intellectual history of the 17th and 18th centuries.