Sylvestre Collection

The Sack of Rome by Visigoths, 410, 1890. Artist: Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926)
The Sack of Rome by Visigoths, 410, 1890. Found in the collection of Musee Paul Valery

Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph)
5893491 Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in a costume by Sylvestre of a demon (diablesse) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century

Place Royale en 1645; fac-simile d une gravure de Sylvestre (engraving)
963509 Place Royale en 1645; fac-simile d une gravure de Sylvestre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Label depicting the Auvergnat Pope Sylvester II for a Mountain Cheese from the Auvergne
485228 Label depicting the Auvergnat Pope Sylvester II for a Mountain Cheese from the Auvergne area of France (litho) by French School

Woman in costume as a lawyer from the comedy Le Divorce, Paris, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Depose published by S. Miller, London, 1880s

Pope Sylvester II, from le Plutarque Francais by E
CHT199631 Pope Sylvester II, from le Plutarque Francais by E. Mennechet, Paris, 1835 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The game of longue paume, lawn tennis, 17th century
The game of longue paume, lawn tennis, played in a park in Paris, 17th century. From an engraving by Israel Sylvestre, 1655

Cow parsley, Anthriscus sylvestris (Smooth cow parsley, Chaerophyllum sylvestre). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

White asphodel, Asphodelus albus, and wild lily, Lilium sylvestre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Onosma echioides and wild basil, Ocimum basilicum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea, and rampion bellflower, Campanula rapunculus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild beet, Beta sylvestris, and wintergreen, Pyrola minor. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

White mustard, Sinapis alba, and hedge mustard, Sisymbrium officinale. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Garden cress, Lepidium sativum, and creeping yellowcress, Rorippa sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild houndstongue, Cynoglossum officinalis, and borage, Borago officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Dark mullein, Verbascum nigrum, varieties. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wild marjoram or oregano, Origanum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Varieties of wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Curtis British Entomology Plate 474
Coleoptera: Hallomenus flexuosus = Abdera flexuosa (Banded Hallomenus) [Plant: Rorippa sylvestris (Sisymbrium sylvestre, Creeping Water-cress)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 30
Hymenoptera: Xyela pusilla (Small Xyela) = Xyela julii [Plant: Anthriscus sylvestris (Chaeropyllum sylvestre, Wild Chervil)] Date: 1824-39

Pope Sylvester II (litho)
485225 Pope Sylvester II (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerbert d Aurillac (c.938-1003) Pope (999-1003)

SS. Sylvester and John the Evangelist, from the Collegiate church of Our Lady of
XIR89175 SS. Sylvester and John the Evangelist, from the Collegiate church of Our Lady of the Assumption at Romont, c.1330 (stained glass) by French School

SAINT-SYLVESTRE
A general of the monks of the order of SAINT-SYLVESTRE Date: 1848

Augustus II the Strong, 1718, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Augustus II the Strong, 1718, (1936). August Der Starke. Portrait of Augustus II the Strong (1670-1733), Elector of Saxony as Frederick Augustus I

Vue d partie des ruines du temple de Junon a
Vue d une partie des ruines du temple de Junon a Agrigente, Bence, Jacques Martin Sylvestre, b. 1770?, Cassas, Louis Francois, 1756-1827, Engraving, hand-colored, ca

Vue du mont capitolin campo vaccino delsinee
Vue du mont capitolin et du campo vaccino delsinee des jardins farnese sur le mont palatin, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile

Restes du theatre de syracuse Grandes vues pittoresques
Restes du theatre de syracuse, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile, et des sept collines de Rome, Bence, Jacques Martin Sylvestre, b

Vue laterale du grand temple d agrigente Grandes vues
Vue laterale du grand temple d agrigente, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile, et des sept collines de Rome, Bence, Jacques Martin Sylvestre, b

Vue dune partie temple junon lacinia agrigente
Vue dune partie des du temple de junon lacinia a agrigente, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile, et des sept collines de Rome, Bence

Vue mont calius aventin delsinee couvent st bonaventure
Vue du mont calius et du mont aventin delsinee du couvent de st. bonaventure sur le mont palatin, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile

Vue generale d Athenes Grandes vues pittoresques
Vue generale d Athenes, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile, et des sept collines de Rome, Bence, Jacques Martin Sylvestre, b

Portique et cariatydes due temple pandrose athenes
Portique et cariatydes due temple de pandrose a athenes, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile, et des sept collines de Rome, Bence

Facade du grand temple d agrigente Grandes vues
Facade du grand temple d agrigente, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile, et des sept collines de Rome, Bence, Jacques Martin Sylvestre, b

Vue du mont calius et du aventin delsinee couvent
Vue du mont calius et du mont aventin delsinee du couvent de st. bonaventure sur le mont palatin, Grandes vues pittoresques des principaux sites et monumens de la Grece et de la Sicile

Common chervil, Chaerophyllum sylvestre, and spotted or rough chervil, Chaerophyllum temulum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician 1792

THEATRE: STAGE SET, 1664. Set by C. Vigarani for a play performed during the Pleasures of the Enchanted Island (Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee)

1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
I Hairy man who walks on his hands" & II " wild woman in Java" (can be traced back to Topsell & Gessners similar images)

Sylvestre Jordan - 2
SYLVESTRE JORDAN German statesman

Sylvestre Jordan - 1
SYLVESTRE JORDAN German statesman

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"Sylvestre: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Sylvestre, a name that echoes through history, art, and culture. From the dramatic events like "The Sack of Rome by Visigoths in 410" to the enchanting engravings depicting "Place Royale en 1645, " Joseph-Noel Sylvestre's artistic prowess captivates our imagination. But Sylvestre is not just an artist; it encompasses much more. It embraces diverse identities, such as the Auvergnat Pope Sylvester II, whose image adorns a mountain cheese from Auvergne. This label reminds us of his intellectual achievements and contributions to society. Intriguingly, we encounter a woman dressed as a lawyer from the comedy Le Divorce. Her presence highlights how Sylvestre transcends time and medium to depict various aspects of human life with humor and creativity. Delving deeper into history, we discover Pope Sylvester II once again - this time immortalized in le Plutarque Francais by E. His legacy as an influential figure continues to inspire generations. It also takes us outdoors with depictions of sports like longue paume (lawn tennis) during the 17th century. These scenes transport us back in time when leisure activities were enjoyed amidst lush greenery. Nature intertwines with our journey too; cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), white asphodel (Asphodelus albus), wild basil (Ocimum basilicum), cabbage (Brassica oleracea), rampion bellflower – all these botanical wonders come alive under Sylvestre's brush strokes or pen lines. And let's not forget about culinary delights. Wild beet (Beta sylvestris) pairs harmoniously with wintergreen (Pyrola minor).