Writing Collection (page 3)

Plant sex system by Linnaeus, 1807
Plant sex system by Linnaeus. This diagram, laying out the sexual classification of plants devised by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Orteliuss map of Italy, 1570
Orteliuss map of Italy. This map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World ). Drawn by the Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

Orteliuss map of Poland, 1570
Orteliuss map of Poland. This map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World ). Drawn by the Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

Orteliuss map of Greece, 1570
Orteliuss map of Greece. This map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World ). Drawn by the Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

D. B. Wyndham-Lewis
Dominic Bevan Wyndham-Lewis (1891 - 1969), British writer, editor and biographer. Contributor to the Daily Express, The Bystander and the News Chronicle

Louis Braille / Thiriat
LOUIS BRAILLE French inventor of system of raised-point writing for the blind

Wall Street sign, New York City, New York State, USA, North America

Typewriter Keys / Fortune
Typewriter keys on the cover of a magazine

Advert / Manders Inks
Manders Inks for Artistic Posters

Gads Hill House
The fine red brick house at Gads Hill, near Rochester, Kent. It was here that Charles Dickens died on 9 June 1870, while writing his novel " Edwin Drood"

Saint Brigid Writing
SAINT BRIGID Irish abbess, depicted receiving help with her writing from an angel

Elizabeth Is Signature
A Facsimile of Queen Elizabeth Is signature on the death warrant of Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex (this original published in 1807)

Egyptian Hieroglyphics
An example of Egyptian hieroglyphics

The Venerable Bede
THE VENERABLE BEDE Anglo-Saxon scholar, historian and theologian

Hexham Suffragettes
Writing on the pavement during the Hexham by-election; Miss Annie Kenny and Miss Mary Gawthorne

Thomas Aquinas
THOMAS AQUINAS Italian theologian

Thomas Moore - 2
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer, seated at his writing table

Skywriting 1922
Skywriting from an aeroplane, at 4000 metres

St Mark / Evangelist / Royau
SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST keeps a lion in his study to stop people interrupting him whiles writing his book

Cromwell / Signature
The autograph of Oliver Cromwell

Wyclif / Paget / Harpers
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer, depicted writing

Stevenson Writing
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish novelist writing

John Bunyan / In Prison
JOHN BUNYAN English preacher and writer, writing in prison

John Ruskin / Photo / Desk
JOHN RUSKIN English art critic and writer Photograph sitting at his desk

Monk Copyists
John Mielot, author of Miracles de Notre Dame using a quill and a scraping knife in a monestary library

Advert for Oetzmann & Co. Victorian furniture 1890
Variety of Victorian household items. 1890

Portrait of a young woman dressed as an Indian dancer, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Salvador Dali at Work
Picture dated in the 30s of Spanish artist Salvador Dali writing at his desk. / AFP PHOTO / -

Stela of Amenemhat I. Table offering. 12th Dynasty. Middle K
Amenemhat I. 1st King. 12th Dynasty (1991-1962 BC). Middle Kingdom. Limestone, painted, stela of Amenemhat. Table offerings. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

The Torments of Creative Work. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
The Torments of Creative Work. From a private collection

Hieroglyphs in the notebook of Jean-Francois Champollion, c1806-1832. Artist: Jean-Francois Champollion
Hieroglyphs in the notebook of Jean-Francois Champollion, c1806-1832. Research on the system of the Egyptian hieroglyphs by Jean Francois Champollion, the translator of the Rosetta Stone

Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. Artist: David Roberts
Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC)

Mycenaean Linear A tablet
Minoan Linear A tablet from Aghia Triadha, from the Archaeological Museum of Heracleions collection in Crete. Linear A is an early Mycenean writing system that has not yet been deciphered

Forever young gold foil message
Forever young gold foil glitter quote saying on a plain white background

Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC)
Greek art. Funerary stele of Democleides (4th century BC). Marble relief depicting a warrior sitting sad and meditating on the stern of a ship. Beside him, his helmet and shield

Stela of the royal scribe Ani. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Egyptian Museum

Rebus: a hieroglyphic love letter
O sweet sophy, You are to me the only joy under the sun. I cannot rest but in your arms, my dear esteemed soul. You are in my heart above all others. I on my knees implore your hand

Sultan Murad IV Ghazi - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Murad IV Ghazi (1612 February 9, 1640) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640 - known both for restoring the authority of the state and for the brutality of his method in doing so

Sultan Osman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Sultan Osman II or Othman II (commonly known as Genc Osman, meaning Osman the Young) (1604-1622) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1618 until his death on 20 May 1622. Date: circa 1620

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

Mosiacs in the apse of Saint Clement's Church in Rome. Rome Saint Clement's Church Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

The Lords Prayer in ten different languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Irish, Portuguese, Greek, German, Latin and Welsh) Date: 1841

Wall paintings in the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

All you need is love gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Smile gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote on a plain white background

Louis Braille - inventor of system of raised-point writing
Louis Braille (1809-1852) - French inventor of system of raised-point writing for the blind. Date: circa 1850

Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Iraq. Late Preh
Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer. Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. 3100-3000BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Greeting card by Ethel Larcombe
Art Nouveau greeting card depicting a girl at her writing desk. Date: 1908

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Words: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into a world where words transcend boundaries, as we embark on a captivating exploration of the power of writing. From Al-Idrisi's intricate world map in 1154 to Dickens' poignant portrayal of an empty chair, each artifact holds a tale waiting to be unraveled. Behold the Rosetta Stone at the British Museum, an enigmatic relic that unlocked ancient mysteries and bridged civilizations across time. Leonardo da Vinci's intricate skull anatomy sketches remind us of his insatiable thirst for knowledge and his dedication to capturing every detail with precision. Immerse yourself in history as you witness Il ya Repin's masterpiece "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan, " depicting courage and resilience amidst conflict. The Papyrus of Ani reveals secrets from beyond the grave, guiding souls through their final judgment in the Book of the Dead. Egyptian art comes alive before your eyes with a relief showcasing Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their timeless love story. Dmitri Shostakovich engrossed in his study transports us into his creative sanctuary, where melodies were born against all odds. Diego Rivera's mural takes us back to pre-Columbian life with vibrant depictions of Zapotec civilization—a testament to our rich heritage. The Catalan Atlas offers glimpses into medieval cartography while Orteliuss' map unveils Ottoman Empire's grandeur during its zenith. Finally, Codex Troano whispers tales lost in time—an ancient manuscript preserving Mayan wisdom for generations yet unborn. These artifacts stand as testaments to humanity's unquenchable thirst for knowledge—reminders that writing is not just ink on paper but a gateway connecting past, present, and future minds alike. In this tapestry woven by countless hands across centuries and continents lies our collective human story—the triumphs, struggles, dreams, and aspirations.