Manuscripts Collection (page 30)

Owen Jones Persian 45
Ornaments from Persian manuscripts in the British Museum

Owen Jones Celtic 65
Various spirals, diagonals, zoomorphics, and later Anglo- Saxon ornaments, from 8th, 9th and 10th century English and Irish manuscripts

Monk Mathematicians
Monastic mathematicians : until the creation of universities, monastic establishments were the centres of learning

Page from the Edict of the Lombard King Rothair
A page from the Edict (Edictum Rothari) of the Lombard King Rothar (Rothair, Rothari, reigned 636-652). Written in Latin, it is a compilation of Lombard law

Manuscript depicting the visit of the Three Kings
Page from an illuminated manuscript, Leben der Maria, by the Bavarian priest Wernher (c 1170), depicting the visit of the Three Kings to the newly born Christ child. Date: 12th century

Fragment of Sintrams Evangelium Longum
A fragment of Sintrams Evangelium Longum, a gospel book. It is one of the great treasures of the Monastery and Library of St Gall in Switzerland

Page from a religious manuscript in Latin
An illuminated page from a religious manuscript written in Latin

Page from the Easter liturgy, in Latin
A page from the Easter liturgy, written in Latin

Warfare, Islamic illustrated manuscript

The Book of Job dating from the 11th century, Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ms - Two Letters
Two initial Qs from an Italian manuscript of the De Civitate Dei of Saint Augustine

Ms - Bible Sceness
Bible scenes depicted in the French manuscript Somme le roi

French Ornamental Letter
Several ornamental letters from French manuscript Vegetius de re militari

B from a Ms Psalter
Initial B, from an English psalter

Ms - Book of Hours
Illumination from an Italian Book of Hours

Ms - Aristotle
Page from Las Ethicas de Aristotiles - a Spanish manuscript of Aristotles Ethics

Ms - Civitatis Dei
From a French manuscript of Augustines De Civitate Dei - the picture shows soldiers harassing early Christians, and donors offering gifts to the first Pope, Peter

Ornamental Initials
Ornamental initials from the Racionale divinorum officiorum of Guillaume Durand

Ms - Bible History
Scenes from Bible history in a French manuscript

Ms - Cii Illumination
Page from an English psalter

Illuminated I or J
Illuminated letter - I or J - from a French gospel

Ms - Ordinances
Page from the Admiralty Ordinances, which though setting forth the duties of the Admiral of England are written in Latin and French

Ms - C15 French Abraham
page from a French Bible history, showing God telling Abraham what he is to do

Ms - C14 Breviary
page from a 14th century English breviary

MS - PSALTER 1284
Page from an English psalter - at the foot of a page a man is defending himself from a wolf

Bible Ms Letters
Ornamental initial letters from an English Bible

Ms - Flemish Bible
Jesus ascends to Heaven, as depicted in a Flemish bible

Ms - C15 Breviary
Page from a French breviary : the miniature depicts Hannah before Eli the High Priest

Manuscript / Joseph
Two scenes from the life of Joseph, depicted in an English psalter

Manuscript / Lectionary
page from a French lectionary in Latin, containing the daily Gospels throughout the year

Manuscript / C13 Bible
Jesus with his mother - Jesus crucified - Saint Martin de Tours - St Peter - angels - ornamenting the Prologos of a 13th century English Bible

Manuscript / C12 Bible
Interlacing folial designs from a German Bible

Letters from Ms Bible
Initial letters from an English Bible

Illuminated Initial B
Illuminated initial B (in Beatus vir - blessed is the man ) in an English gospel

Manuscript - Gospel
A page from a Franco-German gospel

Owen Jones Persian 44
Ornaments from Persian manuscripts in the British Museum

Codex Troano - 2
Part of a Calendar used by Maya priests, depicting gods and symbolic creatures Plate xxi

Kells : Virgin
VIRGIN AND CHILD

Zapotec Manuscript
Part of the Zapotec manuscript with human and divine figures and animals in a variety of situations

French Ms Letters
Twelve initial letters ornamented with flowers

Library at Istanbul
The library of Raghib Pasha at Istanbul : scholars study the ancient arab manuscripts

Archbishops Palace
The archbishops palace, close to Notre-Dame, is sacked by a Paris mob who do incalculable damage to books and manuscripts, artworks and other valuable items

Manuscript (Crucifix)
Facsimile of a page of illuminated manuscript with the crucifix designed into an ornate letter T (from the Church in Metz, France)

Illum Manuscript (C8)
Facsimile of a page from a manuscript kept in the L Abbaye de Saint-Medard de Soissons

William Henry Ireland
WILLIAM HENRY IRELAND Forger of Shakespeare manuscripts

Page from an Irish psalter, Beatus Vir
Page from an Irish psalter, with Psalm 112, beginning Beatus vir ( Blessed is the man who fears the Lord )

Page from a Troubadour poem
A page from a Troubadour poem, written in Italian and Provencal, with decorated initial letters and decorated margins

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"Unveiling the Ancient Wisdom: A Glimpse into the World of Manuscripts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of manuscripts. These delicate treasures hold within them centuries of knowledge, stories, and artistry that have shaped our understanding of history. From religious texts to navigational charts, each manuscript offers a unique glimpse into different cultures and eras. One such manuscript is the Codex Troano, an ancient Mayan document that provides insights into their complex civilization. Its intricate illustrations depict astronomical calculations and rituals, offering a window into their beliefs and practices. Moving across continents, we encounter the Bar Kokhba scroll - an original Dead Sea Scroll from 134 CE. This remarkable artifact contains Hebrew writings documenting Jewish rebellion against Roman rule during the Second Temple period. Traveling further east brings us to a Persian Manuscript court document from 1650 belonging to the Safavid dynasty. Through its elegant calligraphy and vibrant illuminations, we witness the opulence and sophistication of this influential empire. The Visigothic Code or Liber Iudiciorum transports us to medieval Spain where laws were meticulously recorded on parchment scrolls. This legal compilation sheds light on social structures and justice systems prevalent during this tumultuous era. Venturing out onto uncharted waters, we come across a Portolan chart dating back to 1591 - a map showcasing navigation routes through the Pacific Ocean. This invaluable tool guided sailors as they explored new horizons during Europe's Age of Discovery. Closer to home lies an Anglo-Saxon Chronicle page which chronicles significant events in early English history with meticulous detail. It serves as a vital source for understanding political upheavals, Viking invasions, and cultural transformations throughout Britain's past. Intriguingly named Dresden Codex takes us deep into Mayan cosmology with its detailed astronomical observations. The vivid colors used by these ancient scribes bring celestial phenomena to life, revealing their advanced understanding of the universe.