Languages Collection (page 7)

Bartholomaeus Elsner
BARTHOLOMAEUS ELSNER German churchman and scholar of oriental languages. Date: 1599 - 1648?

Three Interpreters
Men of many words: These three Belgian exhibition guides have helped hundreds of visitors at the Liege Exhibition, being able to speak seven languages! Date: 1930

W, M Carey (Brocas)
WILLIAM CAREY - English Orientalist and Missionary. Also translated the scriptures into a number of Indian languages. Date: 1761 - 1834

Volapuk Mocked
VOLAPUK The universal language which is spoken by nobody ! Date: 1894

Institution of Languages
The institution of languages an allegorical impression Date: 1512

Illustration, The Three Languages -- On his way he passed a swamp, and listened to the croaking of the Frogs. Date: 1909

Queues for Esperanto courses in Russia
A large group men and women queue next to a desk where they can enrol in courses to learn Esperanto. Date: Late 19th Century

Jan Leusden
JAN LEUSDEN Dutch scholar, professor of philosophy and sacred languages. Date: 1624 - 1699

Constantine L empereur
CONSTANTINE L EMPEREUR Dutch scholar of oriental languages at Louvain. Date: 1570 - 1648

Matthaus Hiller
MATTHAUS HILLER German churchman and scholar of Greek and oriental languages, professor at Tubingen Academy. Date: 1646 - 1725

Portrait of Johann Friedrich Winckler, Jacob Gole, Matthias Scheits, 1670 - 1724

soul in purgatory pray for mercy, print maker: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Peter Paul Rubens, Cornelis Galle II, 1596 - 1678

Last Judgment, Barbara van den Broeck, Hendrick Hondius, 1649

Tower of Babel, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1690

The Shoemaker and the spinster as schoolmasters, Pieter de Bailliu (I), Pieter van der Borcht (I), Frans van den Wijngaerde, 1623 - 1660

View of the Buitenhof in The Hague, The Netherlands, Isaac van Hstert, Georg Balthasar Probst, c. 1770 - c. 1790

Sign with Irish lettering, Irish Gaelic lettering, Achill Island, County Mayo, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Thomas Gray (1716-1771) English poet, classical scholar and linguist. Professor of history and modern languages, Cambridge, 1768. Refused the appointment as Peot Laureate, 1757

Rosetta Stone: Basalt slab inscribed with decree of pharaoh Ptolemy Epiphanes (205-180 BC) in three languages, Greek, Hieroglyphic and Demotic script

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosophers Stone is made

Languages. Moses receiving from God the tablets of the Law in Hebrew. Bible Exodus 34. Central group represents Greek. On right figure of Learning holds a hornbook

Building of Tower of Babel. Bible: Genesis 2. Bricks fired in on-site kilns, in foreground masons are working blocks of stone. Copperplate engraving of 1716

Daylight at Last Henry Morton Stanley (1840-1904) born John Rowlands at Denbigh, Wales, Welsh-born American journalist and explorer

USA, California, San Francisco, Chinatown, Grant Avenue, row of shops and restaurants with signs and banners in Chinese

North Africa, Morocco, newspaper vendors display with newspapers in Latin and Arabic script, close up

Kirchers Tower of Babel, 17th century
Kirchers Tower of Babel. 17th-century commentary on the Tower of Babel, by German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680). This tower in Babylon was built to reach heaven

Heinrich Pantaleon, Swiss physician C015 / 5795
Heinrich Pantaleon (1522-1595), Swiss physician. Pantaleon was born in Basle, Switzerland. He originally studied languages and literature, and became a professor at the University of Basle

Middle Eastern alphabets, 1823 C017 / 8056
Middle Eastern alphabets. 19th-century tables showing the scripts and alphabets used in Hebrew, Samaritan (Hebrew and Aramaic), Phoenician (Proto-Canaanite, coin numbers)

Multiculturalism, conceptual image C013 / 4720
Multiculturalism, conceptual image. Computer artwork of speech bubbles containing words written in different scripts, representing different languages and cultures

Multiculturalism, conceptual image C013 / 4721
Multiculturalism, conceptual image. Computer artwork of speech bubbles containing words written in different scripts, representing different languages and cultures

European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium, Europe

MILTON, John (1608-1674). British poet. Illustration depicting John Milton between Greek and Latin languages (18th c.). Etching

GILII, Filippo Salvatore (1721 - 1789). Italian
" GILII, Filippo Salvatore (1721 - 1789). Italian Jesuit priest and linguist who lived in Nueva Granada (Venezuela) on the Orinoco. He studied the nature of languages

Close-up of bilingual cattle passports at livestock market, Brockholes Auction Mart, Preston, Lancashire, England, april

Languages. Poster promoting occupations in the field of languages, such as language teacher, translator, reporter on foreign language journal, and librarian in foreign department

Russians - Japanese translations of barbaric languages. Japanese print shows two Russian soldiers talking; includes text of Japanese translation. Date ca. 1863

Americans - Japanese translations of barbaric languages. Japanese print shows an American couple conversing; includes text of Japanese translation. Date 1863

European Gentleman in India learning Arabic
An European Gentleman with his Moonshee, or Native Professor of Languages. (plate 1 of 20) Date: 1813

Esperanto Club Members
ESPERANTO : members of the Hamburg Esperanto Club pose for their group portrait, holding an Esperanto newspaper and other documents Date: circa 1900

Sir William Jones, British philologist
Sir William Jones, (1746-1794) British, philologist, linguist and translator. Jones is best known today for making and propagating the observation that Sanskrit bore a certain resemblance to

Isaac Casaubon, French classical scholar
Isaac Casaubon (1559-1614), French classical scholar and philologist. Casaubon published a wide range of Latin and Greek texts with accompanying commentary

Theodore Tronchin, French theologian
Theodore Tronchin (1582-1657), French theologian. Tronchin was a Calvinist protestant minister who represented Geneva at the Synod of Dort

Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853
Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, disguised as a Pathan, c.1853

Barth / Africa / Musgu
Interior of a Musgu dwelling: Dr Heinrich Barth crossed the Sahara from Tripoli, through the Chad basin to Timbuktu, where he did work on the languages and ethnography. Date: 1851

Barth / Africa / Encampment
Encampment in the forest: Dr Heinrich Barth crossed the Sahara from Tripoli, through the Chad basin to Timbuktu, where he did work on the languages and ethnography

KLAPROTH (1743 - 1817)
MARTIN HEINRICH KLAPROTH German chemist. Discovered uranium in 1789. Spent his later years studying Asiatic languages

Braille Library
Reserve Braille library stock in the Paris, France headquarters, from which books are shipped in six languages to forty countries

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"Exploring the Tapestry of Languages: From Rosetta Stone to Esperanto" Detail, Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Delve into the intricate details of language at the British Museum in London. Marvel at the iconic Rosetta Stone and unlock ancient mysteries. Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890): Discover the linguistic adventures of Sir Richard Francis Burton as he ventured into uncharted territories and immersed himself in diverse cultures. Via Dolorosa street sign in three languages, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East: Witness the rich tapestry on Via Dolorosa's street signs - a testament to Jerusalem's multicultural heritage where Hebrew, Arabic and English intertwine. Esperanto / Zamenhof: Uncover L. L. Zamenhof's vision for a universal language with Esperanto. Explore how this constructed language aimed to bridge communication gaps across borders. Welcome signs, Annecy Haute Savoie France Europe: Experience linguistic hospitality as you encounter vibrant welcome signs in Annecy. Let these multilingual greetings embrace you in Haute Savoie's charm. The Lord's Prayer in ten different languages: Be captivated by the harmonious diversity showcased through The Lord's Prayer spoken eloquently in ten distinct languages from around the world. Signpost in Quin County Clare Ireland Europe: Embark on a linguistic journey through rural Ireland as you stumble upon an enchanting signpost showcasing Quin County Clare’s unique blend of Gaelic and English names. Richard Robert Jones: Immerse yourself in linguistics history with Richard Robert Jones' contributions towards preserving endangered Welsh dialects – ensuring their legacy lives on. The Zulu war. Fort Bengough. Church Parade of officers and n: Explore how language played a pivotal role during historical conflicts like The Zulu War at Fort Bengough. Witness officers marching together amidst cultural diversity. Esperanto Stamp.