Codices Collection

Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum)
1630114 Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum) by Greek, (4th century AD); Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; (add.info)

Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum)
1630113 Page from the Codex Sinaiticus (vellum) by Greek, (4th century AD); Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt; (add.info)

The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving)
980483 The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tableau des Bacab restored)

Vatican Codex (colour litho)
980485 Vatican Codex (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vatican Codex)

Preparing medicine from Honey, (ink, opaque w / c and gold on paper)
3493014 Preparing medicine from Honey, (ink, opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Islamic School, (13th century); 31.4X22.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus (engraving)
980482 Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus)

Fejervary Codex (colour litho)
980484 Fejervary Codex (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fejervary Codex)

Calligraphy Painting, Iran, ca. 1860. Creator: Ismail Jalayir
Calligraphy Painting, Iran, ca. 1860. Poem in nastaliq script celebrating Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, the fourth ruler of the Qajar dynasty (reigned 1848-96)

Copper Plate Printers at Work, Folio from the Davis Album, Iran, dated A. H. 1199 / A. D
Copper Plate Printers at Work, Folio from the Davis Album, Iran, dated A.H. 1199/A.D. 1784-85. Copy of a printed illustration in the book Novo teatro di machine e edificii by Vittorio Zonca

CODICES
Codices Beato De Tabara Pagina Miniada Archivo Historico Nacional. Madrid

Maya Codices. The Madrid Codex (Codex Tro-Cortesianus). Pos
The Madrid Codex (Codex Tro-Cortesianus). Postclassic Period. There are 112 pages, which got split up into two separate sections, known as the Troano Codex and the Cortesianus Codex

Ahmet III, 2127 Illustration from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides (gouache
XIR177171 Ahmet III, 2127 Illustration from De Materia Medica by Dioscorides (gouache on paper) by Mesopotamian, (13th century BC); Topkapi Palace Library, Istanbul

Canticles of Holy Mary. Reign of Alfonso X. 13th century. Miniature. Detail. Spanish reconquest. Christian castle siege

Canticles of Holy Mary. Codice of El Escorial. Written in Galician-Portuguese. Reign of Alfonso X. 13th century Miniature. Detail. Spanish reconquest. Christian castle siege

Anthology Persian Poetry 16th century Attributed
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Portrait Shaikh Hasan Chishti Folio Shah Jahan Album
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Bahram Gur Hunting Azada Folio Shahnama Book
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Chand Bibi Hawking Attendants Landscape ca 1700
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Akbar Lion Calf Folio Shah Jahan Album verso
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Bizhan Slaughters Wild Boars Irman Folio Shahnama
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Old Snake Tells Tale Biting Ascetic Son Mistake
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Mouse Gnaws Net Imprisoning Doves Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Lion Elephant Fighting Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Monkey Tries Carpentry Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Crows Trap Owls Cave Lighting Fire Entrance Fanning
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Crow King Consults Ministers Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Attack Camel Lion Crow Wolf Jackal Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Cuckold Carpenter Under Bed Wife Lover Folio
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Lion king Mother Receives Dimna Folio Kalila wa
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Gazelle Becomes Friends Crow Mouse Tortoise Folio
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Thief Falls Skylight Bedroom Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Poor Man Apprehends Thief Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Flight Tortoise Folio Kalila wa Dimna 18th century
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Father Advice Followed Son Sets out Join Caravan
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Ox Shanzabeh Left Grazing Territory Lion King
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Captive Peasant Two Wives Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Kalila Upbraiding Dimna Folio wa 18th century
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Kalila wa Dimna 18th century Attributed Egypt
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Ascetic Witnesses Woman Trying Poison Lover Folio
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Falcon Plucks out Eyes Falconer Bearing False Witness
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Ascetic Guest Mouse Steal Food Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Merchant Listens Workman Playing Cymbals Folio
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Merchant Accomplice Carry Away Goods Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Gazelle Lures Hunter Away Mouse Frees Bound Tortoise
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Tree River Bank 16th century Attributed India
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Man Pretends Asleep Thief Enters House Becomes Drowsy
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Rogue Father Emerges Tree Folio Kalila wa Dimna
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Fish Fisherman Folio Kalila wa Dimna 18th century
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Codices, the ancient manuscripts that hold the secrets of civilizations past. From the Maya Codices to the Madrid Codex, these intricate works of art provide a glimpse into the knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors. The pages from the Codex Sinaiticus, carefully inscribed on vellum, tell stories of a time long gone. The Tableau des Bacab restored through delicate engravings transports us to an era filled with mysticism and wonder. In vibrant colors and stunning lithographs, the Vatican Codex captures our imagination with its vivid depictions. And as we delve deeper into history, we discover medicine being prepared from honey in exquisite detail - ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper creating a masterpiece. The Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus enchants us further with its engravings that seem to come alive before our eyes. The Fejervary Codex mesmerizes with its colorful lithographs that bring ancient tales back to life. Moving beyond borders, calligraphy painting from Iran showcases artistic brilliance dating back to 1860. Copper plate printers at work in Iran's Davis Album remind us of the craftsmanship involved in preserving knowledge for future generations. These they can not mere books; they are gateways to understanding cultures long lost but never forgotten, and are windows into worlds where kings ruled and holy Mary was praised through Canticles during Alfonso X's reign in the 13th century. As we marvel at these codices' beauty and significance today, let us remember their importance as vessels of history. They connect us to our roots and inspire us to preserve knowledge for generations yet unborn.