What was Denis Diderot famous for?

Denis Diderot was famous for serving as co-founder, chief editor and contributor to the Encyclopédie, which he co-edited with Jean le Rond d’Alembert. Diderot was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment, working as a philosopher, art critic and writer. He also produced a number of illustrations and maps for the Encyclopédie. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Denis Diderot art.