Mundi Collection

Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi)
530892 Aesop - probably legendary Greek fabulist. 1493 (Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle)); (add.info.: According to Herodotus)

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order
532062 St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

Hippocrates of Cos (born c460 BC) Ancient Greek physician. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi
527512 Hippocrates of Cos (born c460 BC) Ancient Greek physician. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), Nuremberg, 1493.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532024 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland, holding open a book

Tulip varieties from Thornton's "The Temple of Flora"
5856489 Tulip varieties from Thornton's "The Temple of Flora"; (add.info.: Tulip varieties, including the Louis XVI, Washington, La Triomphe Royale, Duchess of Devonshire, Gloria Mundi)

Fall / Mastiff / Pair / 1976
FOREFOOT REX MUNDI and BRIALLEN O NANTYNYDO Owned by Cowe. One sits and the other stands. Date: 1976

FALL / MASTIFF / PAIR / 1976
FOREFOOT REX MUNDI and BRIALLEN ONANTYNYDO Owned by Cowe. One sits and the other stands. Date: 1976

Fall / Bullmastiff / 1976
Forefoot Rex Mundi and Briallen O nantynynydo Owner: Cowe Date: 1976

Typus Montis Aetnae ab Authore Observati Ao 1637 Athanasii
Typus Montis Aetnae ab Authore Observati Ao. 1637 Athanasii Kircheri e Soc. Jesu Mundus subterraneus, in XII libros digestus; quo divinum subterrestris mundi opificium

Babilonia seu Babilon Registrum huius operis
Babilonia seu Babilon, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Argentina Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Argentina, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d. 1494, Schedel, Hartmann, 1440-1514, Woodcut and letterpress, 1493

De sanctificatione septime diei Registrum huius
De sanctificatione septime diei, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Worship Golden Calf Registrum huius operis libri
Worship of the Golden Calf, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

De opere secunde diei Registrum huius operis
De opere secunde diei. Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Folium CLVII Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Folium CLVII, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Destruccio Iherosolime Registrum huius operis
Destruccio Iherosolime, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

De opere quarte diei Registrum huius operis libri
De opere quarte diei, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Map world Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum
Map of the world, Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cu, m, figuris et ymagi, nibus ab inicio mundi, Pleydenwurff, Wilhelm, d

Keplers explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Keppler (1571-1630) used the five regular polyhedra between the spheres of the planets in the diagram of his explanation

Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1450-1510). Spain. Madrid. Mavy Museum

Gloria Mundi, or The Devil addressing the sun Pare. Lost, Book IV, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, London, engraving 1782

Correggio, Italian (1489-1494-1534), Salvator Mundi, c. 1515, oil on panel

Men and women look in the opened tombs of historical figures, Cornelis van Dalen I, 1655

Salvator Mundi; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

German 15th Century, Christ as Salvator Mundi, c. 1485, hand-colored woodcut

Having created the universe, the Earth and all living creatures, including man, God put Adam into a deep sleep and created Eve from Adams rib

Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) holding up hands to show stigmata. Italian. Founder of the Franciscan order. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg 1493. Woodcut

Martyrdom of St Peter who is said to have been crucified at Rome with head, not feet, nearest the ground. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1495. Woodcut

Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi Nuremberg Chronicle, Nuremberg 1493. Woodcut

Gentile da Foligno (d. 1348) examining a sample of urine. Gentile wrote a great many
Gentile da Foligno (d.1348) examining a sample of urine. Gentile wrote a great many commentaries on earlier medical authorities, as well as original works

Adam and Eve, tempted by the Serpent, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are expelled from the Garden of Eden by the Angel of the Lord

Death triumphant. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), 1493. Skeletons anatomically inaccurate, especially bones of the pelvis. Woodcut

Avenzoar (Ibn Zohr) c1072-1162. Arab physician, native of Seville: noted clinician. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg 1493. Woodcut

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) 980-1037, Arab physician and philosopher. An interpreter of Aristotle to Islam: compiled encyclopaedia of medical knowledge

Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by earthquake c. 1900 BC: Lots wife turned
Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by earthquake c.1900 BC: Lots wife turned to pillar of salt for disobeying Gods order not to look back

Geocentric universe and the hierarchies of cherubims and seraphims, etc. leading to God. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi, (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1493. Woodcut

Music of the Spheres: The divine musical scales of the planets which Kepler calculated from velocities of planets when closest to and furthest from the sun in their elliptical paths

Isaac Judaeus physician to the rulers of Tunisia. 9th-10th century. Judaeus (c855-c955) was one of the first whose works were translated from Arabic to Latin

Reverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601)

Obverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601)

Jan Huss (1369-1415) Heretical Bohemian theologian. Burnt at Constance for preaching the teachings of Wycliffe. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle)

View of fortified city with a Cog, a type sailing vessel, in foreground. Watergate bottom right. From Hartman Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), Nuremberg, 1493, Woodcut

Joseph interpreting Pharaohs dream as meaning there would be seven fat years and seven lean years. Potiphars wife inviting to bed, invitation which he refused, points to Josephs integrity

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

The Reign of Antichrist: woodcut by Michel Volgemuth for Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg 1493

Venerable Bede (c. 673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow
Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland, holding open a book

Comet of 684 (Halley). From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle) 1493. Woodcut

Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severinus - c480-524) Roman philosopher and statesman. His commentaries on Aristotle and the Neoplatonist philosopher Porphyry became the standard medieval European texts

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"Mundi: A Fall Pair of Mastiffs in 1976" In the fall of 1976, a majestic pair of mastiffs named Mundi captured hearts with their regal presence. These gentle giants, resembling bullmastiffs, exuded an aura of strength and grace as they roamed the countryside. Their noble lineage traced back centuries, reminiscent of ancient charts by Juan de la Cosa. As if guarding a sacred English cathedral like Hereford Cathedral itself, Mundi stood tall amidst the architectural marvels. Just like Typus Montis Aetnae observed by Athanasius in 1637 or Babilonia seu Babilon Registrum huius operis from another era, these dogs commanded attention and respect. Their legacy extended beyond physical beauty; it encompassed loyalty and devotion akin to Argentina Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum. They symbolized sanctificatione septime diei Registrum huius - a testament to unwavering faithfulness. Yet even amidst such reverence, there was room for playfulness. Like worshippers around the golden calf depicted in Worship Golden Calf Registrum huius operis libri, people couldn't resist indulging these magnificent creatures' playful antics. Mundi's story serves as a reminder that history intertwines with our lives in unexpected ways. Whether through grand cathedrals or ancient manuscripts, we find connections that transcend time and space – just like this extraordinary duo who left an indelible mark on hearts everywhere they went.