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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

Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)
8656920 Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Twenty-four Languages)

Ticket, The Booking Office, Luggage, Porter (colour litho)
8622643 Ticket, The Booking Office, Luggage, Porter (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket, The Booking Office, Luggage, Porter)

Title page of 'Art of War' in English
3330351 Title page of 'Art of War' in English; (add.info.: Title page of 'Art of War' in English (1562) by Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)

Engraving depicting Dr. Morrison, the pioneer British Missionary, Translating the Gospel
3521101 Engraving depicting Dr. Morrison, the pioneer British Missionary, Translating the Gospel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Dr. Morrison, the pioneer British Missionary, Translating the Gospel)

Perugia: First translation of the body ofs Ercolano, Fresco in the Pinacoteca of Perugia (engraving)
8649244 Perugia: First translation of the body ofs Ercolano, Fresco in the Pinacoteca of Perugia (engraving) by English School

The Translation of Elijah, 2 Kings, II, 11 (coloured engraving)
8649897 The Translation of Elijah, 2 Kings, II, 11 (coloured engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Translation of Elijah, 2 Kings, II)

Page from Hans Neidhart's German translation of Terence's Eunuchus, 1486 (woodcut)
8626179 Page from Hans Neidhart's German translation of Terence's Eunuchus, 1486 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page from 'Arte De La Verdadera Navegacion'
3480115 Title page from 'Arte De La Verdadera Navegacion'; (add.info.: Title page from 'Arte De La Verdadera Navegacion' which translates to 'Art Of True Navigation'; with a)

Chained copy of the Great Bible, 1539 (b/w photo)
8656068 Chained copy of the Great Bible, 1539 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chained copy of the Great Bible, 1539)

First page of "Valter e Griselda", Petrarch's Latin epistle "Griseldis"
AIS5385584 First page of "Valter e Griselda", Petrarch's Latin epistle "Griseldis", translation into Catalan by Bernat Metge (1343-1413)

The translation of the Confessor's body (litho)
8646469 The translation of the Confessor's body (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The translation of the Confessor's body)

Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language
5669001 Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx title page of the first 1872 Russian language edition of published in 1867; (add.info)

Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries
3499649 Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries; Historic Archives of the City of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Catalan Literature, 14th-15th centuries. Gesta Romanorum)

Agnus Dei, 1850
3330047 Agnus Dei, 1850; (add.info.: Woodcut print titled 'Agnus Dei', which translates to 'The Lamb of God'. The figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag, as an emblem of Christ)

Saint Jerome, detail of the hand and the book. Painting by Pierre Subleyras (1699-1749)
BEN5473913 Saint Jerome, detail of the hand and the book. Painting by Pierre Subleyras (1699-1749). Pinacoteca di Brera is in Milan. 481.1; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359)
BAL138897 The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (stone) (see also 2359) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 114.4x72.3x27.8 cm; British Museum, London

An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741608 An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Alfred de Vigny, c. 1832 (engraving)
1700708 Alfred de Vigny, c. 1832 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny (27 March 1797 - 17 September 1863)

Francois Victor Hugo (engraving)
1733915 Francois Victor Hugo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Francois Victor Hugo (1828-1873) son of Victor Hugo and translator of William Shakespeare)

On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving)
7148062 On the threshold of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther with the Bible (engraving) by Lindenschmidt, Wilhelm von (1829-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cromwell presenting the translation of the Bible to Henry VIII (engraving)
7192630 Cromwell presenting the translation of the Bible to Henry VIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving)
7148074 Martin Luther translating the Bible at Wartburg Castle, Germany, 1521-1522 (engraving) by Spangenberg, Gustav Adolph (1828-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine (litho)
7179932 Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Translation of the Confessors Body to the New Shrine)

The great bombard of Tours (engraving)
7192238 The great bombard of Tours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great bombard of Tours)

Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
778916 Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama, 1598-99 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School

William Tyndale translating the Bible into English from Hebrew and Greek texts. Date: circa 1520s

I am willing to encourage merit, Sir... I have determined that you shall translate my book of philosophy (colour litho)
3094305 I am willing to encourage merit, Sir... I have determined that you shall translate my book of philosophy (colour litho) by Sullivan

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian
955443 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian, from Razmnama (book of war) c. 1598- 1599 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by American Photographer

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
2921964 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama (Book of War) 1598-99 (ink & colour on paper) by Dhannu (Dhanu) (fl.1580-1600)

Lewis M18 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
3502573 Lewis M18 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, from The Raznama, 1598-99 (vellum) by Persian School

The Cherry Translator. A personal computer-on-a-chip that translates languages, launched by Cherry Leisure. 9th May 1979

LOVES LABOUR LOST
Act IV, Scene II Jaquenetta asks Holofernes to translate a letter for her; Costard, Dull & Sir Natheniel look on Date: 1793

Open Bible And Pair Of Spectacles

Robert Morrison, Protestant missionary
Robert Morrison (1782-1834), Anglo-Scottish Protestant missionary to Portuguese Macao, Qing-era Guangdong and Dutch Malacca, seen here with Li Shigong (left) and Chen Laoyi (centre)

Luther at the Wartburg
Disguised as Junker Georg, bearded and without a tonsure, he hides from the Church and starts to translate the Bible into German

Caliph Stork, an eastern tale -- the Caliph asks Selim the Learned to decipher a document for him which he has bought from the peddler

Schwan Kleb An
The swan leads the procession - Swan, Stick On!

TERTULLIAN (160-220). Church Father, writer and theologian. Title page of Apologic de los gentiles en defensa de los cristianos (Apology of the Gentiles in defense of Christians)

Autumn Study Engraving n. d Pen brown ink red-brown wash
Artokoloro

Parade Saddle 1400-1450 German Tyrolean Bone
Artokoloro

Lovers 1527-1530 Etching second state two 5 7 / 8 x 4 1 / 8
Artokoloro

The Historie of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, 1594 (engraving)
XJF862976 The Historie of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, 1594 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Language of Stars 1918
She gazes at the moon and sees an image of her soldier love reflected in it. Three cherubs use a telescope and translate the writing in the stars - Je t aime

HOTTENTOTS
Hottentots an der Mundung des Oranien flusses - couldn t translate this one !

Robert Moffat
ROBERT MOFFAT British missionary in Africa depicted soon after his arrival in 1817 : he will translate the Bible into the Bechuana language

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"Unlocking the Language of History: The Power of Translation" In a world torn apart by war, a German gas mask from WWI finds its voice once again as it emerges from its original metal container, reminding us of the horrors endured and the need for understanding. Just like the Rosetta Stone in Egypt, translation becomes an invaluable tool to bridge gaps between cultures and decipher ancient mysteries, and is through translation that we can uncover hidden truths and connect with our past. Robert Morrison, a Protestant missionary, understood the transformative power of translation. His efforts brought knowledge and enlightenment to distant lands, breaking down barriers and fostering communication among diverse communities. Even amidst chaos on foreign soil during WWII, an American soldier's attempt to communicate with local people in Orleans speaks volumes about the universal desire for connection. In times of conflict or peace, translation serves as a lifeline for mutual understanding. Throughout history, great minds have dedicated themselves to translating ideas into different languages. From Alfred de Vigny's artistic expressions in 1832 to Francois Victor Hugo's engraved legacy – their works transcend borders and inspire generations across time. The Protestant Reformation marked a turning point where Martin Luther took up his pen to translate the Bible into vernacular language. This act not only revolutionized religious practices but also empowered individuals by granting access to sacred texts previously reserved for elites. Cromwell presenting Henry VIII with a translated Bible showcases how translations hold immense political significance too. They shape ideologies and influence rulers' decisions while ensuring that knowledge reaches all corners of society. At Wartburg Castle in Germany, Martin Luther tirelessly worked on translating the Bible during his exile from 1521-1522. His dedication paved the way for religious reformations worldwide – proving that words possess immeasurable power when shared through translations. Translations extend beyond literature; they preserve cultural heritage too. The litho depicting "Translation of the Confessors Body" reminds us how sacred relics are carried through time, preserving traditions and connecting generations.