Semitic Collection

Pictographs and linear script symbols. The British archaeologist Arthur Evans (1851-1941) found thousands of clay tablets dating from the second millennium BC at Knossos, Crete

Cartoon, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion
Cartoon, The State of the Nation, Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Mr Disraelis motion for a Select Committee to consider the state of the nation, in consequence of the repeal of the Corn Law

Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving)
5672160 Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving); (add.info.: French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer

French historian Ernest Renan, 19th century (engraving)
3733437 French historian Ernest Renan, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-1892) a French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philosopher, historian

Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473160 Joseph Ernest Renan, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Joseph Ernest Renan, 1823 - 1892. French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philologist, philosopher)

"Sem" Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
"Sem" Old Believers exiled under Catherine II to Transbaikalia, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Registration letter of Semitic immigrants in Ancient Egypt, published 1885
Delivery of the registration letter of Semitic immigrants in Ancient Egypt. Wood engraving after an ancient mural (ca. 2000 BC), published in 1885

Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya
3287624 Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya Synagogue near Hebron, West Bank, 6th century AD (mosaic) by Byzantine; Samaritan Museum

Comic postcard, Cockerel, hen and parrot Date: 20th century

Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya
3287622 Inscription honouring the donor Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya Synagogue near Hebron, West Bank, 6th century AD (mosaic) by Byzantine; Samaritan Museum

Cartoon, Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Farmers -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attempt to compensate Agricultural interests by proposing to transfer two million pounds of local taxation

Cartoon, Young Gulliver and the Brobdingnag Minister -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis constant attacks on Sir Robert Peel during the latters time as Prime Minister

Cartoon, The Rising Generation -- In Parliament. A satirical comment on conflicts within the Conservative Party over Sir Robert Peels repeal of the Corn Laws

Cartoon, The Political Cheap-Jack -- Benjamin Disraeli, portrayed as a conman at a country fair, wooing his Buckinghamshire constituents during the General Election campaign, summer 1847. 1847

Language (colour litho)
3650025 Language (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Language. Map showing the distribution of the principal languages of the world)

Ruins of the city of Palmyra, Syria (engraving)
3647130 Ruins of the city of Palmyra, Syria (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the city of Palmyra, Syria)

The arrival of a tribe of Semitic nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 BC (colour litho)
3638279 The arrival of a tribe of Semitic nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 BC (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sweaters Furnace or the Real Curse of Labour: an unscrupulous boss works blood, sweat and tears from his employees in the textile industry Date: 1888

US PORTS & CHOLERA 1892
Foreign workers come arm in arm with asiatic cholera; American ports must close their gates (1892) Date: 1892

WORKING MAN THREATENED
Indiscriminate immigration threatens the livelihood of the American working man Date: 1892

UNCLE SAM SENDS IN BILL
France thanks Uncle Sam for saving her, but is indignant when he sends in his bill Date: 1926

Map of the Phoenincian colonies and its Mediterranean trade routes, 1500 -539 BC
3614259 Map of the Phoenincian colonies and its Mediterranean trade routes, 1500 -539 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Head of a Semite chief with Egyptian influence, from Amman (stone)
XIR223667 Head of a Semite chief with Egyptian influence, from Amman (stone) by Arabic School; Archaeological Museum, Amman

The Temple of Bel or Baal Shamin, Palmyra, c. 1875 ( photo)
5962942 The Temple of Bel or Baal Shamin, Palmyra, c. 1875 ( photo) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving)
2962899 Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving) by Borra, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1712-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The ruins of Palmyra)

The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, 1895 BC, (1903). The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 B.C

Egyptian relief of prisoners
Egyptian relief of Nubian and Semitic prisoners being led by an Egyptian, from the Louvres collection

Egyptian wall-painting showing the presentation of tribute by Semitic envoys, from the tomb of Sebak-Lotep at Thebes

Egyptian wall-painting of a semitic envoy from the tomb of Sebek-Lotep at Thebes

Semitic prisoners painted under a mummy-cases feet
Semitic prisoners painted under the feet of the mummy-case of the pharaoh

Ancient Hebrews traveling into Egypt
Arrival of a Semitic family group in ancient Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a wall painting

Joseph Ernest Renan, 1823 - 1892. French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer. After a contemporary print

Agnes Smith Lewis, 1843

Margaret Dunlop Gibson, Nee Smith, 1843

Phoenician Kingdom. Northern Lebanon. Sarcophagus. It was ma
Phoenician Kingdom. Northern Lebanon. First millenium BC. Sarcophagus, which is made of marble from the Greek island of Paros, come from such a tomb

Idrimi of Alalakh
Stone statue of King Idrimi of Alalakh seated in his throne. 1570-1500 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Pawnbroker and customer on a postcard -- Trying to pass the time. Date: circa 1900s

Women in front of the site of Palmyra, Syria
Two native women, one of them carrying a basket on her head, walking from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra in central Syria

Ruins of Ebla. III milllennium BC. Syria
Eastern Mediterranean Civilizations. Ebla. Syrian city of III millennium BC. Capital of the Semitic Kingdom. Files of Lower City. Syria

Ebla. III milllennium BC. Panorama. Syria
Eastern Mediterranean Civilizations. Ebla. Syrian city of III millennium BC. Capital of the Semitic Kingdom. Panorama. Syria

Punic art. Spain. Carthaginian necklace glass paste. 4th cen
Punic art. Spain. Carthaginian necklace glass paste. Empuries, 4th century BC. Archaeological Museum. Girona. Catalonia

Phoenician art. Italy. Gravestone. 9th-7th centuries B. C. Ar
Phoenician art. Italy. Gravestone. Egyptian influences. Limestone. 9th-7th centuries B.C. Archaeological Museum of Cagliari. Island of Sardinia

Camel Caravan close to Valley of Tombs, Palmyra, Syria
Camel Caravan close to Palmyra, Homs Governate, Syria. Dating back to the Neolithic, Palmyra was first attested in the early second millennium BC as a caravan stop for travellers crossing the Syrian

Caricature of Sir Henry Irving as Shylock
Caricature of the English actor and actor-manager Sir Henry Irving as Shylock in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. circa 1879

AMADOR DE LOS RIOS, Jos頨1818-1878). Spanish historian
AMADOR DE LOS RIOS, Jos頨 1818-1878). Spanish historian and semitic. La Ilustraci󮠅 spa񯬡 y Americana. Engraving

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AMADOR DE LOS RIOS, Jos頨 1818-1878). Spanish historian and semitic. Oil

2920949; out of copyright

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"Semitic: A Journey Through History, Art, and Language" Step into the world culture with this captivating cartoon featuring Disraeli Measuring the British Lion. Explore the Phoenician Kingdom in Northern Lebanon through a remarkable sarcophagus that was meticulously crafted. Delve into ancient inscriptions honoring Rabbi Isai and Rabbi Yohannan the Scribe from Susya, showcasing their significant contributions. Intrigue awaits as you uncover a comic postcard depicting a lively scene with a Cockerel, hen, and parrot. Witness the fascinating encounter between Gulliver and Brobdingnag Farmers in another thought-provoking cartoon. Marvel at Young Gulliver's interaction with the Brobdingnag Minister in yet another captivating illustration. As we delve deeper into politics, witness The Rising Generation - In Parliament through an insightful cartoon capturing the dynamics of power transition. Reflect on The Political Cheap-Jack's portrayal of political manipulation and its consequences. Language takes center stage as we explore its nuances through vibrant color lithographs. Immerse yourself in these visual representations that bring words to life. Travel back in time to Palmyra, Syria, where enchanting ruins stand as testaments to an ancient civilization's glory. Experience the arrival nomads in Egypt around 1895 BC through a mesmerizing color lithograph. Semitic is more than just a word; it represents centuries of rich history, artistry, and cultural exchange. Join us on this extraordinary journey that unravels tales from different corners of our world – stories waiting to be discovered by those who seek knowledge beyond boundaries.