Libro Collection

Language - Esperanto at a glance - card produced by the British Esperanto Association. L L Zamenhof published the first book detailing Esperanto (the Unua Libro), on July 26th, 1887. Date: 1923

Alfonso X, called The Wise (1221-1284). Libro de los Juegos (Book of Games). Book of Games by Alfonso X the

A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo)
5315092 A Brahmin, devotee makes puja, act of worship to his gods, India, 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900. India)

Title page of Libro de Experiencias de Medicina, Toledo, 1544, by Luis Lobera de Avila
527793 Title page of Libro de Experiencias de Medicina, Toledo, 1544, by Luis Lobera de Avila, born in Avila in the late 15th century

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Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), sacristy, chapel: "Angels with episcopal insignia
6372511 Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), sacristy, chapel: " Angels with episcopal insignia, books and palm branches", by Luca Cambiaso, about 1580 by Cambiaso

Saint holding a book, half figure, end XV century (polychrome glazed terracotta)
6366119 Saint holding a book, half figure, end XV century (polychrome glazed terracotta) by Robbia, Giovanni della (1469-c.1530); Santa Croce, Florence

Frontispiece of treatise "Practica musicae"by Franchini (Franchino) Gaffurio (Franchinus Gaffurius)
LRI557692 Frontispiece of treatise " Practica musicae" by Franchini (Franchino) Gaffurio (Franchinus Gaffurius) (1451-1522) by Italian School

"The Guidonian hand"Frontispiece from "Tractatus musices"
LRI557783 " The Guidonian hand" Frontispiece from " Tractatus musices". by Italian School, (15th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

St. Catherine of Alexandria, detail of Immaculee conception surrounded by 6 Saints
LRI4609987 St. Catherine of Alexandria, detail of Immaculee conception surrounded by 6 Saints. (Oil on canvas, c. 1505) by Cosimo, Piero di (c.1462-1521); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

"How to dance the Alemanna"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557850 " How to dance the Alemanna" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

"How to dance the capriola"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557845 " How to dance the capriola" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Portrait of Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), an italian dancer
LRI557838 Portrait of Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), an italian dancer by Italian School, (17th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Frontispiece of "Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba"
LRI557671 Frontispiece of " Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba" method to learn trumpet by Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675) by Italian School

The Virgin Mary and Saint Anne Detail. (oil on canvas, c. 1674)
LRI4609285 The Virgin Mary and Saint Anne Detail. (oil on canvas, c.1674) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Virgin Mary and Saint Anne Detail)

Fresco of the life of Saint Martin. The miraculous mass of Saint Martin of Tours
LRI4608642 Fresco of the life of Saint Martin. The miraculous mass of Saint Martin of Tours. To reward him for the gift of his mantle made to a poor man

Frontispiece of "Regola Rubertina"treatise on viola da gamba bySilvestro
LRI557698 Frontispiece of " Regola Rubertina" treatise on viola da gamba bySilvestro Ganassi dal Fontego by Italian School, (16th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica

"Description of ballet for two"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557848 " Description of ballet for two" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Frontispiece of "Harmonie universelle contenant la theorie et la pratique de la
LRI557806 Frontispiece of " Harmonie universelle contenant la theorie et la pratique de la musique" by Marin Mersenne (Marin Mersennus or le Pere Mersenne) (1588-1648), 1637

Frontispiece with Fontegara in "Opera intitulata Fontegara"
LRI557695 Frontispiece with Fontegara in " Opera intitulata Fontegara" by venetian musician Silvestro Ganassi dal Fontego by Italian School

Portrait of a Gentleman in his Office (oil on canvas, 1528-1530)
LRI4611919 Portrait of a Gentleman in his Office (oil on canvas, 1528-1530) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Frontispiece from "Regula musica"by Bonaventura da Brescia (c. 1452-c. 1517)
LRI557653 Frontispiece from " Regula musica" by Bonaventura da Brescia (c. 1452-c. 1517) by Italian School, (16th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna

Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"(Le Grazie d
LRI557856 Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), treaty on dance by Italian School

Saint Jerome Painting of Jusepe (Jose) de Ribera called lo Spagnoletto (ca
LRI4610650 Saint Jerome Painting of Jusepe (Jose) de Ribera called lo Spagnoletto (ca. 1591-1652) 17th century Naples, Museo Nazionale Di Capodimonte by Ribera

Frontispiece of "Practica musica"by Hermann Finck (1527-1558
LRI557674 Frontispiece of " Practica musica" by Hermann Finck (1527-1558) german composer and music theorician by Italian School

"How to dance a ballet for two"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557853 " How to dance a ballet for two" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

"How to dance the campanella"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557841 " How to dance the campanella" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Frontispiece of "Le Gratie d Amore"(Le Grazie d
LRI557836 Frontispiece of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), treaty on dance by Italian School

The Annunciation, Altarpiece of Issenheim (oil on panel, 1512-1516)
LRI4607102 The Annunciation, Altarpiece of Issenheim (oil on panel, 1512-1516) by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

El Libro del Buen Amor (The Book of Good Love), work by Archpriest of Hita

Abadiano cast Aztec calendar stone Estudio arqueologico
Abadianos cast of the Aztec calendar stone, Estudio arqueologico y jeroglifico del Calendario o gran libro astronomico historico y cronologico de los antiguos indios, Abadiano, Dionisio, Unknown

Description writing system constructed early-colonial Peru
Description of a writing system constructed in early-colonial Peru based on a textile recording device known as a quipu, Lettera apologetica dell Esercitato accademico della Crusca

Complemento calendario Estudio arqueologico
Complemento del calendario, Estudio arqueologico y jeroglifico del Calendario o gran libro astronomico historico y cronologico de los antiguos indios, Abadiano, Dionisio, Unknown, 1889

The Siete Partidas (Seven-Part Code), aka Libro de las Leyes or Libro de las Posturas, was a Castilian statutory code first compiled during the reign of Alfonso X of Castile (1252-1284)

el libro Politica para corregidores de Jeronimo Castillo Between 1511 and 1608, This work is presented " in dialogue" with the last historic edition of Medina of the Field

The Sun. Illustration. Libro del Juego del las Suertes. Practicas augurales by Jordi Costilla, 1515. Engraving

Book of Order of cavalry, 15th century, by Ramon Llull (1235
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Spanish writer and philosopher. Book of Order of cavalry. Manuscript, 15th century. Title cover

Port of Barcelona during his construction. 16th century. Spa
Spain. Catalonia. Port of Barcelona during his construction. 16th century. Book of Weapons and Flags of Different Lineages and Portraits. National Library. Madrid

The Book of Good Love (El Libro de Buen Amor) by Juan Ruiz
The Book of Good Love (El Libro de Buen Amor). Semi-biographical account of romantic adventures by Juan Ruiz, the Archpriest of Hita (ca.1283-ca. 1350) dating from 1330. Facsimile reproduction

Book of cavalry by Ramon Llull (1235-1316)
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Spanish writer and philosopher. Book of cavalry. Manuscript, 15th century. Colophon and anagram

Juan Ruiz (ca. 1283-ca. 1350), known as the Archpriest of Hit
Juan Ruiz (ca.1283-ca. 1350), known as the Archpriest of Hita (Arcipreste de Hita). Medieval Spanish poet

Libro Verde of Barcelona. Peace and Truce Assembly, held in
Libro Verde of Barcelona. Codex containing the privileges of the city of Barcelona (14th century). Peace and Truce Assembly

Cuba (19th c. ). Ingenio Intr鰩do
Cuba (19th c.). Ingenio Intr鰩 do, illustraci󮠢 y Eduardo Laplante for the book Libro de los Ingenios (1855-1857). Litography. CUBA. CIUDAD DE LA HABANA. Havana

Forty-eight vignettes bullfighting manoeuvers
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Giorgio Vasari with drawings by Filippino Lippi, Botticelli, and Raffaellino del Garbo (Italian, 1466 - 1524), Page from " Libro de Disegni"

Title page of Libro de Experiencias de Medicina, Toledo, 1544, by Luis Lobera de Avila. Born in Avila in the late 15th century

Alfonso X, called The Wise (1221-1284). Libro
" Alfonso X, called " The Wise" (1221-1284). Libro de los Juegos (Book of Games). 1282. " Book of Games" by Alfonso X the Wise. Women playing tric-trac. Gothic art

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"Libro: A Journey Through Language and Art" Discover the rich history of "libro, " meaning book, as we delve into its significance across different cultures and time periods. From Esperanto at a glance to Alfonso X, called The Wise, who shaped the course of literature in the 13th century, this caption takes you on an enlightening exploration. One notable mention is The Siete Partidas (Seven-Part Code), also known as Libro, which served as a comprehensive legal code during medieval times. Its influence can still be felt today. In Genoa's Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), Luca Cambiaso's masterpiece captures angels adorned with episcopal insignia, books, and palm branches. This artwork from around 1580 beautifully showcases the reverence for knowledge associated with libro. Another captivating representation is a polychrome glazed terracotta sculpture from the end of the 15th century. It portrays a saint holding a book—a symbol of wisdom and spirituality—emphasizing libro's timeless importance. Moving beyond literature, Franchini Gaffurio's treatise "Practica musicae" features an intricate frontispiece depicting "The Guidonian hand. " This visual aid helped musicians understand musical notation—an innovative use in education. Saint Catherine of Alexandria stands out among six saints surrounding her in an immaculate conception scene. Holding a book close to her heart signifies her devotion to learning and faith. Le Gratie d'Amore provides insight into dance forms like Alemanna and capriola through detailed illustrations on double pages within their libros. These artistic representations preserve historical dance techniques for generations to come. Cesare Negri called Il Trombone was not only renowned for his skills as an Italian dancer but also authored "Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba. " His portrait graces another fascinating frontispiece that celebrates both music and the art of libro.