Bibliotheque Collection

Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving)
7418365 Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere at Louis XIV's table)

Astronomical diagram showing the earth, centre, surrounded by water, air, fire and the sphere of the planets
534771 Astronomical diagram showing the earth, centre, surrounded by water, air, fire and the sphere of the planets. By Gassouin de Metz,13th century

scriptorium of the chapter library, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
7134876 scriptorium of the chapter library, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux scriptorium of the chapter library converted in 2006)

The chapter library and the central stove, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
7134872 The chapter library and the central stove, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the chapter library)

Literature. Writing. A copyist in the Middle Age. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434747 Literature. Writing. A copyist in the Middle Age. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part. Literature)

King David playing a 'lyre', probably a Rebec (Rebeck) 3-stringed instrument developed from Arab Rabab
534725 King David playing a 'lyre', probably a Rebec (Rebeck) 3-stringed instrument developed from Arab Rabab. 10th-11th century

Detail of the central stove of the library, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
7134878 Detail of the central stove of the library, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux detail of library central stove)

scriptorium of the chapter library, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
7134877 scriptorium of the chapter library, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux scriptorium of the chapter library converted in 2006)

stepladder of the chapterwater of the library, Cathedral of Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134883 stepladder of the chapterwater of the library, Cathedral of Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info)

chapter library, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
7134880 chapter library, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux chapter library); © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The chapter library and the central stove, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
7134873 The chapter library and the central stove, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the chapter library)

The chapter library, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
7134871 The chapter library, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux outside the library of chapter 15th); © Pascal Lemaitre

The reading room of the Palace of the Senate of Madrid - SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Senate Palace
CUL4877992 The reading room of the Palace of the Senate of Madrid - SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Senate Palace

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PCT5618354 gut9870; (add.info.: La cour du Palais Mazarin a Paris - gravure de l'histoire de France Populaire de Lahure, 1864 - ©Gusman/Leemage); © Patrice Cartier

Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux
7134881 Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux); © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

the chapter library and the central stove, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux
7134879 the chapter library and the central stove, Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the chapter library)

Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux
7134874 Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux); © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Byzantine art: The Monk James (James of Kokkinobaphos) Homilies on the Virgin
534711 Byzantine art: The Monk James (James of Kokkinobaphos) Homilies on the Virgin. 12th century (engraving displayed at the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris); (add.info.: Ascension (centre)

Hernandez Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador (Mexico), arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant
534976 Hernandez Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador (Mexico), arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek (engraving)
7194920 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bibliotheque; Library; Bibliothek)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque (meuble); Bookcase; Bucherschrank (engraving)
7194919 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bibliotheque (meuble); Bookcase; Bucherschrank (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The roaster and the pearl (Le coq et la perle) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214172 The roaster and the pearl (Le coq et la perle) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bookcase, 1867 (wood & gilt)
CH362831 Bookcase, 1867 (wood & gilt) by Beurdeley, Louis-Auguste-Alfred (1808-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beurdeley family are celebrated French 19th century cabinet makers; Louis)

An Interior with a Louis XV Style Ormulu-mounted and Parquetry Bureau Plat
824058 An Interior with a Louis XV Style Ormulu-mounted and Parquetry Bureau Plat and Bibliotheque43.4cm. (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by French School

Un cote de la couverture en ivoire d un evangeliaire conserve a la Bibliotheque imperiale (engraving)
3645389 Un cote de la couverture en ivoire d un evangeliaire conserve a la Bibliotheque imperiale (engraving) by French School

Cabinet des estampes de la Bibliotheque nationale, Portrait de l abbe Chappe d Auteroche (engraving)
3645718 Cabinet des estampes de la Bibliotheque nationale, Portrait de l abbe Chappe d Auteroche (engraving) by French School

Medaille de Pibrac, au cabinet des medailles de la Bibliotheque nationale (engraving)
3645697 Medaille de Pibrac, au cabinet des medailles de la Bibliotheque nationale (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medaille de Pibrac)

Miniature d un manuscrit latin de la Bibliotheque royale (engraving)
3629657 Miniature d un manuscrit latin de la Bibliotheque royale (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand escalier de la bibliotheque Mazarine (engraving)
963095 Grand escalier de la bibliotheque Mazarine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand escalier de la bibliotheque Mazarine)

Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit. An opera ball, Year VIII, 1800

In the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale, 1897. The search for bygone fashions. Two women in dresses with corseted waists

Illuminated calendar for August 1846
Calendar for August with figures of Joel and St. Bartholomew, quote from Thessalonians, disciples, woman with wheat, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for July 1846
Calendar for July with figures of Sophomas and St. Philip, quote from Colossians, disciples, lion, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for June 1846
Calendar for June with figures of Amos and St. James the Less, quote from Philippians, disciples, crab, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for May 1846
Calendar for May with figures of Olee and St. Thomas, quote from Ephesians, disciples, Adam and Eve, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for April 1846
Calendar for April with figures of Zechariah and St. John the Evangelist, quote from Galatians, disciples, castles, bull, birds and foliage. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou

Illuminated calendar for March 1846
Calendar for March with figures of Elias and St. James the Greater, quote from Corinthians, disciples, lamb, castles, birds and foliage. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for February 1846
Calendar for February with figures of David and St. Andrew, quote from Romans, disciples, birds, fish and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Title page from illuminated calendar for 1846
Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds. angel and mythical creature with lance and shield. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for December 1846
Calendar for December with figures of Daniel and St. Matthew, quote from Epistle to the Hebrews, disciples, man slaying a boar with an axe, goat, dog, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for November 1846
Calendar for November with figures of Ezekiel and St. Jude, quote from Epistle to Philemon, disciple, centaur with bow, birds, foliage and castles

Illuminated calendar for October 1846
Calendar for October with figures of Malachi and St. Simon, quote from Tyrus, disciples, boar, birds, foliage and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Illuminated calendar for January 1846
Calendar for January with figures of Jeremias and St. Petrus, quote from Paul, musicians, disciples, mythical creatures and castles. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou. 1380

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6

The library of Louis XVI (1754-93) decorated in 1781 by Rousseau under the direction of
XIR212872 The library of Louis XVI (1754-93) decorated in 1781 by Rousseau under the direction of Gabriel (photo) by French School, (18th century); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Louise de Savoie, Louise of Savoy (1476|1531)
5855244 Louise de Savoie, Louise of Savoy (1476|1531) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Louise of Savoy (1476|1531), Duchess of Angouleme

Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) has his office at the Tuileries
JLJ4645889 Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) has his office at the Tuileries, meditating on the Charter Painting by Francois Gerard (1770-1837) after Marigny. 19th century. Dim. 2, 7x3, 1 m

Inauguration de la nouvelle salle de lecture de la Bibliotheque imperiale de Paris
XEE4165527 Inauguration de la nouvelle salle de lecture de la Bibliotheque imperiale de Paris, le 13 juin 1868, construite par l archtecte Pierre Francois Henri Labrouste (1801-1875)

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"Bibliotheque: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "bibliotheque" as we explore its rich history and diverse influences. From the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century to the bustling Slaves Bazaar, this word carries tales of cultural exchange and intellectual pursuits. In David Aubert's "Chroniques et conquestes, " discover how this term was used even in the 15th century, highlighting its significance throughout history. Meanwhile, Theodor de Bry's depiction of a ritual friendship dance showcases how literature transcends borders and connects people across time. Traveling further back, delve into the Fashoda conflict through an intriguing illustration from Punch magazine in 1898. This event marked a turning point for international relations, reminding us that libraries are not just repositories of knowledge but also witnesses to historical events. The Bibliotheque Imperiale (now Nationale) in Paris stands as a testament to France's dedication to preserving literary treasures. Its grandeur is captured beautifully in engravings found within Le Vocabulaire Illustre series, which also explores different languages' interpretations of "bibliotheque. " From bookcases adorned with wood and gilt from 1867 to interiors featuring Louis XV style furniture like ormulu-mounted bureau plat, these images depict how bibliophiles have cherished their collections over centuries. But it is not only books that find their place within bibliotheques; ivory-covered evangeliaire at the Bibliotheque imperiale exemplifies artistry intertwined with literature. Similarly, portraits such as abbe Chappe d Auteroche found at Cabinet des estampes de la Bibliotheque nationale remind us that libraries house more than just written works—they are gateways to culture itself. Join us on this captivating journey through time and culture as we unravel the many facets of bibliotheque—a word that encapsulates both the physical space of a library and the vast world of knowledge it holds.