Manuscripts Collection (page 4)

Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum)
1630114 Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum) by Greek, (4th century AD); Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; (add.info)

Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum)
1630113 Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum) by Greek, (4th century AD); Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; (add.info)

Battle between the Idumeans and Jews (colour litho)
961189 Battle between the Idumeans and Jews (colour litho) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of book illumination)

Page of the Book of Exodus (colour litho)
961186 Page of the Book of Exodus (colour litho) by Flemish School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of paleography)

Page from the epigrams of St Prosper (colour litho)
961173 Page from the epigrams of St Prosper (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of paleography)

Page from the Kan-Djono (colour litho)
961137 Page from the Kan-Djono (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of paleography)

Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card (engraving)
983955 Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card)

British Museum (colour litho)
976223 British Museum (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum. Card forming part of childrens card game about London.); © Look and Learn

Frontispiece in grisaille of a manuscript (chromolitho)
964234 Frontispiece in grisaille of a manuscript (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece in grisaille of a manuscript, 15th-century Flanders)

An 8th-century depiction of Jesus Christ (chromolitho)
964056 An 8th-century depiction of Jesus Christ (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ)

The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving)
980483 The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tableau des Bacab restored)

Not Yielding to Entreaties: The Musical Mode, Ramakari, c. 1600 (opaque w / c on paper)
874546 Not Yielding to Entreaties: The Musical Mode, Ramakari, c.1600 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 20.9 x16.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Nobleman on horse and man on ground, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874202 Nobleman on horse and man on ground, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.6 x13.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh)

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c. 1480 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874195 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c.1480 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 25.7 x16.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

Book cover from a manuscript of a theatrical text (w / c on wood)
874112 Book cover from a manuscript of a theatrical text (w/c on wood) by Nepalese School, (17th century); 10.5 x38.4 x0.64 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Worship of a stupa, 1659 (opaque w / c & ink on paper)
874103 Worship of a stupa, 1659 (opaque w/c & ink on paper) by Nepalese School, (17th century); 8 x8.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Sudhana kneeling before a bodhisattva, from the Gandavyuha (opaque w / c & ink on palm leaf)
874094 Sudhana kneeling before a bodhisattva, from the Gandavyuha (opaque w/c & ink on palm leaf) by Nepalese School, (12th century); 5 x4.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Sudhana standing beside a tree, from the Gandavyuha (opaque w / c & ink on palm leaf)
874092 Sudhana standing beside a tree, from the Gandavyuha (opaque w/c & ink on palm leaf) by Nepalese School, (12th century); 5 x4.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Four types of lovers, 1630-1640 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874455 Four types of lovers, 1630-1640 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Shah ud Din (fl.1630-40); 28.5 x21.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The babies are exchanged, 1600-25 (opaque w / c on paper)
874452 The babies are exchanged, 1600-25 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 13.4 x30.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Album of Mughal dynastic genealogy, 1855 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874374 Album of Mughal dynastic genealogy, 1855 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Khan, Haqim Ahasan Ullah (fl.1855); 46 x34 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The qualities of the dervish, c. 1610 (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
874310 The qualities of the dervish, c.1610 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 27 x16.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Two men in a room with decorated walls (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874221 Two men in a room with decorated walls (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 20.9 x12.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A group of men outside a bakery, 1567-99 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874219 A group of men outside a bakery, 1567-99 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 20.5 x12 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Scene in a bath house (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874218 Scene in a bath house (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 23 x16.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian

A pair of Buddhist manuscript covers, 1659 (opaque w / c on wood)
874151 A pair of Buddhist manuscript covers, 1659 (opaque w/c on wood) by Nepalese School, (17th century); 10.16 x38.42 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from a Buddhist manuscript cover (opaque w / c on wood)
874148 Detail from a Buddhist manuscript cover (opaque w/c on wood) by Nepalese School, (18th century); 10.16 x38.42 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Destruction of the manuscripts and missals at Oxford in the reign of Edward VI
LLM456015 Destruction of the manuscripts and missals at Oxford in the reign of Edward VI by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jewish Passover ceremony (colour litho)
3245466 Jewish Passover ceremony (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: After a manuscript illustration from the 15th century); Peter Newark Pictures; English

Arabian, Illumination of Manuscripts (colour litho)
2776911 Arabian, Illumination of Manuscripts (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabian, Illumination of Manuscripts)

Psalter with Sarum use calendar, Fol 84 recto, detail, c
2919827 Psalter with Sarum use calendar, Fol 84 recto, detail, c.1425-75 (ink, paint & gold on vellum) by English School, (15th century); 20.6x18.5 cm; The University of St

Psalter with Sarum use calendar, Fol 72 verso, c. 1425-75 (ink, paint & gold on vellum)
2919825 Psalter with Sarum use calendar, Fol 72 verso, c.1425-75 (ink, paint & gold on vellum) by English School, (15th century); 20.6x18.5 cm; The University of St

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Po Fume, c
2919735 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Po Fume, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi, Muzio (1569-1639) (circle of); 35x24 cm; The University of St

Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1669 (pen & ink on paper)
2919728 Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1669 (pen & ink on paper) by Gillespie, Alexander (fl.1662-85); 20x30.5 cm; The University of St

Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c. 1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment)
2919749 Genealogical roll of the kings of England, c.1440-79 (pen & ink on parchment) by English School, (15th century); 192.4x19.5 cm; The University of St

Medieval Deeds (ink on paper)
2654762 Medieval Deeds (ink on paper) by English School; Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; eChethams Library; English, out of copyright

A Monk instructing others in the Art of Illumination (engraving)
1601651 A Monk instructing others in the Art of Illumination (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Monk instructing others in the Art of Illumination)

Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
1562641 Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Pelican in its Piety, Fraktur Painting, c. 1810 (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
1562640 Pelican in its Piety, Fraktur Painting, c.1810 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Kulp, David (1777-1834); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Portrait of Ernest Renan, 1892 (etching)
BOO74010 Portrait of Ernest Renan, 1892 (etching) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 23.5x34.1 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Swedish, out of copyright

Sangoku tsuran zusetsu (Illustrated General Survey of the Three Countries)
3502614 Sangoku tsuran zusetsu (Illustrated General Survey of the Three Countries), 1785 (colour woodblock print) by Shihei, Hayashi (1738-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: SHIHEI)

Pontificale Romanum: Pontificale secundum Ritus sacrosancte Romane ecclesie
3087631 Pontificale Romanum: Pontificale secundum Ritus sacrosancte Romane ecclesie, 1520 (woodcut) by Venetian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.