Rosetta Collection

Rosetta, Ormeau Rd. Belfast - a street scene with tram and Church visible. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Egypt / Rosetta Stone
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone by Boussard, a French Officer. J.P.Champollion was able to translate the hieroglyphs through comparison with the Greek text

The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, 1874
Engraving showing the scene at the British Museum, London, in 1874 with a large group of people crowding round the Rosetta Stone during the International Congress of Orientalists

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Princess Elizabeth and Margaret at the British Museum
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pictured visiting the British Museum with their grandmother, Queen Mary and viewing with interest the Rosetta Stone in the presence of the Museums Director

J F Champollion
JEAN-FRANCOIS CHAMPOLLION le Jeune French Egyptologist, who by studying the Rosetta stone learnt to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics

The spring sun illuminates the Crocus bloom at the foot of the top Rosetta. Rasura. Gerola Valley. Valtellina. Lombardy. Italy. Europe

Miss Jane Pope in the character of Rosetta in Edward Moores The Foundling, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764
6337856 Miss Jane Pope in the character of Rosetta in Edward Moores The Foundling, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764 by Thornthwaite, J

House with balcony in Rosetta, Egypt (litho)
5997147 House with balcony in Rosetta, Egypt (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House with balcony in Rosetta, Egypt)

Ships of the P and O, Cunard, Orient, Union, and Guion Lines taken over by the Government to Act as Armed Cruisers in
1045003 Ships of the P and O, Cunard, Orient, Union, and Guion Lines taken over by the Government to Act as Armed Cruisers in the Event of a War with Russia (engraving) by English School

A Trip along the Coast of Egypt on Coastguard Duty (engraving)
1044934 A Trip along the Coast of Egypt on Coastguard Duty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip along the Coast of Egypt on Coastguard Duty)

Tombs of Great Arab Saints to be seen in the Neighborhood of Rosetta, Egypt, ca. 1800

ROSETTA STONE
THE ROSETTA STONE inspected by delegates to the International Congress of Orientalists, at the British Museum, London Date: 1874

Egyptian dancing girls performing the Ghawazi at Rosetta, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Qaitbay Fortress, Rosetta, Egypt
Fort Rosetta, Rosetta, Egypt. This fortress was built in the late 15th century by Qaitbay, the 18th Mamluk sultan of Egypt

City of Rosetta, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton
City of Rosetta, 1801. A plate from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) published by Robert Bowyer

The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Illustrated London News Etching From 1854 Ships Passing Hte Bar At The Rosetta Mouth Of The Nile

The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphic scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Hieroglyphic scripture. Detail. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Rosetta Stone. Demotic scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Detail. Demotic scripture

Jean-Fran?߯is Champollion (1790-1832). Portrait. Colored e
Jean-Fran?߯ is Champollion (1790-1832). French classical scholar, philologist and orientalist, decipherer of the Egyptian hieroglyphs. Colored engraving. El Universo Ilustrado, 1881

The Rosetta Stone. Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Greek scripture. Detail. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphical and demotic scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC

The Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphical scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Detail

The Rosetta Stone. Demotic and Greek scripture
The Rosetta Stone. Fragment of a black granite stele with an inscription in different languages A?a?A?a?of a decree of Ptolemy V Epiphanes king. Ptolemaic era. 196 BC. Demotic and Greek scripture

Rosetta probe and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Philae lander on surface of a comet with Rosetta probe above
Rosetta probe above and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko with Philae lander on surface

THE BARRAGE OF THE NILE, 1854. Some eighteen miles below Cairo, on the Western, or Rosetta, branch of the Nile, are the works of The Barrage

Vessels Passing the Bar at the Rosetta Mouth of the Nile

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

Thomas Young (1773-1829) English physicist and Egyptologist. Undulatory (wave) theory of light. Deciphering of Rosetta Stone. Wood engraving

EGYPT: ROSETTA STONE. Display table for the Rosetta Stone, inscribed c196 B. C. Line engraving, 19th century
EGYPT: ROSETTA STONE. Display table for the Rosetta Stone, inscribed c196 B.C. Line engraving, 19th century

Comet spacecraft
Comet exploration spacecraft, computer artwork. The unmanned probe (upper frame) is approaching a comet, a body of ice and dust from the outer parts of the solar system

Philae lander. Artwork of the lander that accompanies the Rosetta spacecraft and is designed to land on the surface of the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Philae, Egypt
At Philae, a duplicate of the Rosetta inscription was discovered by Salt in a temple at Philae, although badly defaced and overwritten with other hieroglyphics

Rosetta Stone Findplace
The Bastion de Saint Julien at Rosetta (today Rashid) in the Nile delta, where the Rosetta Stone was discovered by Bussard, one of Napoleons officers

Temple of Phtah, Egypt
This recumbent statue of Ramses Sesostris at Memphis is all that remains of the Temple of Phtah where the decree on the Rosetta Stone was issued Date: 1858

Jane Pope as Rosetta
JANE POPE actress as Rosetta in The Foundling

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"Discovering the Mysteries of Rosetta: From Belfast to London, a Journey through History" Step into the vibrant streets of Ormeau Rd. Belfast and you'll find yourself immersed in the captivating tale of Rosetta. But this story goes far beyond its geographical boundaries, reaching back to ancient Egypt and the iconic Rosetta Stone. In 1874, at the British Museum in London, Princess Elizabeth and Margaret marveled at the grandeur of The Rosetta Stone. This monumental artifact became a symbol of deciphering hieroglyphics thanks to J F Champollion's groundbreaking work. Amidst historical events, even caricatures found their place in this narrative. A playful depiction emerged featuring Cora Cardigan, a talented flautist with an undeniable connection to Rosetta. The significance of The Rosetta Stone lies not only in its physical presence but also in its inscriptions. Hieroglyphic scripture intertwined with Demotic scripture offered invaluable insights into ancient Egyptian culture and language. As spring arrived, casting its golden rays upon Crocus blooms near top Rosetta Rasura, one couldn't help but feel connected to nature's eternal cycle – a reminder that history is ever-evolving. Beyond artifacts and landscapes, theatrical performances brought forth another facet of "Rosetta. " In 1764 at Drury Lane Theatre, Miss Jane Pope embodied the character named Rosetta from Edward Moore's play "The Foundling, " leaving audiences enthralled by her portrayal. From Belfast's bustling streets to London's prestigious museum halls; from ancient scripts etched on stone to captivating performances on stage – each chapter adds depth and richness to our understanding of "Rosetta. " It serves as a reminder that history is not confined within borders or time periods; it lives on through our curiosity and exploration.