West Iberian Peninsula Collection

Donation of the castles Les Espases and Esparreguera to the seu of Vic, parchment document dated September 9, 985

Letter of Cesario, abbot of Santa Cecilia de Montserrat, notifying the Pope of Rome, John XIII, thas has been ordained archbishop of Tarragona

Privilege granted by Pope John XIII Dilectioni et Fraternitati to the bishops of Gauls, papyrus document issued in Rome, January 971

Privilege granted by Pope John XIII Agnovimus Qualiter to the Count of Barcelona, ??Borrell II, papyrus document issued in Rome, January 971

Sale to Radulf, son of Count Guifre I el Pelos (Wilfred I the Hairy), of a vineyard located in the county of Osona, parchment document, dated May 30, 911

Decree of the Synod of Agde, parchment document, dated 907

The harvest time and the grape harvest, Miniature in the Beatus of Valcavado (S. Beati of Liebana explanato in Apocalypsis S. Johannia), manuscript codex, 970

Dotalia of the Cathedral Church of San Pedro of Vic, a document written on parchment by Ermemir Quintilia, canon of Osona, and dated August 31, 1038

Testament of Arnulf, bishop of Vic, wounded in the expedition to Cordoba, parchment document dated July 29, 1010

Cover of La Dispute d un Asne contre frere Anselme Turmeda, printed edition in Pamplona (Navarra) in 1606, although originally written in Catalan it is only known the French version

Engraving of a tree in the work Arbor Scientiae (Science Tree) copy printed in Barcelona in 1505 by Pere Posa, encyclopaedia written between 1295 and 1296 by the philosopher, theologian

Cover of Llibre de les dones (Book of the women) where the Franciscan Eiximenis is depicted writing the book, copy printed in Barcelona in 1495, written in 1396 by Eixemenis, engraving

Cover of the Latin edition printed by Jean Petit in Paris in 1505, Libre d Amic e d Amat (Song of the Friend and the Beloved)

Detail of the Agricultural calendar from the intrados of an arch of the Royal Pantheon, representing the month of September, wall painting, c. 1160

Entrance of the Cid Campeador (c. 1043-1097), after the heavy siege in the city of Valencia, 1094, drawing

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The West Iberian Peninsula: A Tapestry of History and Culture Step back in time to the enchanting West Iberian Peninsula, where a rich tapestry of history and culture unfolds. From the donation of castles Les Espases and Esparreguera to the seu of Vic, recorded on ancient parchments, to the letter penned by Cesario, abbot of Santa Cecilia de Montserrat, notifying the Pope of Rome; every corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Witness the privileges granted by Pope John XIII Dilectioni et Fraternitati to the bishops of Gauls and Pope John XIII Agnovimus Qualiter to the Count of Barcelona. These documents serve as testaments to power dynamics that shaped this region's destiny. Delve into historical events like the execution of Count Wilfred II's will in April 911 – a pivotal moment captured on parchment forever. Explore transactions such as Radulf's purchase from Count Guifre I el Pelos (Wilfred I The Hairy), shedding light on economic exchanges that fueled prosperity. Unearth treasures like the Decree of Synod Agde, an invaluable parchment document dating back to 907. Its words echo through time, offering insights into religious practices and societal norms. Immerse yourself in everyday life with miniature illustrations depicting harvest time and grape harvesting found within Beatus Valcavado (S). These delicate artworks transport you straight into idyllic countryside scenes brimming with agricultural abundance. Marvel at significant moments encapsulated in parchment documents such as Count Ramon Borrell I's will executed on May 6th, 1034. This testamentary act reveals familial bonds intricately woven within political landscapes. Discover glimpses into ecclesiastical affairs through dotalia records from Cathedral Church San Pedro de Vic – valuable insights written meticulously on parchment scrolls. Journey alongside Arnulf, bishop of Vic wounded during the Cordoba expedition, as his testament unfolds on parchment.