Commentaries Collection

Ulpian / Thevet 1584
DOMITIUS ULPIANUS Roman jurist, author of many legal commentaries

AQUINAS, Thomas, Saint (1225-1274). First page of Commentaries on the Gospels by Saint Thomas Aquinas. Incunabulum. Miniature

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order
532062 St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

Prince Shotoku Taishi - son of 31st Emperor Yomei-tenno
Prince Shotoku (574622) - also known as Prince Umayado or Prince Kamitsumiya - a semi-legendary regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan who served under Empress Suiko

View of the encampment of German and Roman armies (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986560 View of the encampment of German and Roman armies (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info.: View of the battle formation)

Triple deities of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus
The triple deities or mother goddesses of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus. Inscribed: In honorem Domits divinae diis Mairabus Dee madri o matrone

Germans, illustration from The Commentaries of Caesar
XJF468521 Germans, illustration from The Commentaries of Caesar translated into English by William Duncan, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, published 1753 (engraving) by English School

Caesar Dictating his Commentaries (oil on canvas)
704314 Caesar Dictating his Commentaries (oil on canvas) by Palagi, Pelagio (1775-1860); Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44BC)

First page of the book Comentarios Reales (Royal Commentaries), edition of 1723 with a dedicatory to King Philip V, written by Garcilaso de la Vega

Julius Caesar (100-44 BC). Politician, Roman general and writer. Gallic Wars. Commentarii de Bello Gallico (Commentaries on the Gallic War)

Steevens Memorial
GEORGE STEEVENS literary critic, depicted contemplating a bust of Shakespeare on whose plays he had written commentaries. Date: 1736 - 1800

BOTANY: SEA LAVENDER. (Statice limonium). Woodcut from a 1554 edition of Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaries, printed at Venice, Italy

BOTANY: SAFFRON. (Crocus sativus). Woodcut from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaires, Lyon, 1579

VERVAIN. Common vervain (Verbena officinalis): woodcut from a 1565 edition of Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaries, published at Venice

BOTANY: FEMALE MANDRAKE. Woodcut from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaires, Lyons, France, 1579

BOTANY: MALE MANDRAKE. Woodcut from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaires, Lyons, France, 1579

BOTANY: PARSLEY, 1579. Petroselinum crispum. Woodcut from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaires, Lyon, France, 1579

OAK TREE. Quercus Robur sessiliflora. French woodcut from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaries, 1579

BOTANY: COTTON PLANT, 1579. Woodcut from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Commentaires, Lyons, France, 1579

CAESARs COMMENTARIES. First page from an edition of Julius Caesars Commentaries on the Gallic War, printed at Venice in 1517

WILLIAM BLACKSTONE (1723-1780). English jurist. Title-page of the first edition of the first volume of William Blackstones Commentaries on the Laws of England, Oxford, England, 1765

Gentile da Foligno (d. 1348) examining a sample of urine. Gentile wrote a great many
Gentile da Foligno (d.1348) examining a sample of urine. Gentile wrote a great many commentaries on earlier medical authorities, as well as original works

Averroes (Ibn Rushd) 1126-1198 full name Abu Al-Walid Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn Rushd, eminent medieval Islamic philosopher, native of Cordova

St Thomas Aquinas (c1225-1274) Italian philosopher and theologian. Joined Dominican order and studied under Albertus Magnus at Cologne

Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severinus - c480-524) Roman philosopher and statesman. His commentaries on Aristotle and the Neoplatonist philosopher Porphyry became the standard medieval European texts

Beatus of Girona. 976. Fol. 16v, Crucifixion
" Beatus of Girona. 976. Fol. 16v, Crucifixion. Copy in Visigothic style, finished in 976, of the " Commentaries on the Apocalypse" by Beatus of Liebana

Erasmus?s paraphrases and commentaries on the Epistles, from a 1549 English edition. With decorative initial letter.. From

Charles Dickens, British author
Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), British author. Dickens is famous as the author of novels such as Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850) and Great Expectations (1861)

Muriel Spark
MURIEL SPARK Scottish-born writer of Jewish- Italian descent. Her novels are wryly satiric commentaries on modern life

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Commentaries have played a significant role in shaping our understanding of history, philosophy, and art throughout the ages. Dating back to ancient times, scholars like Ulpian and Thevet in 1584 have provided invaluable insights through their commentaries on various subjects. One notable figure whose commentaries continue to influence intellectual discourse is Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). His profound theological commentaries shed light on complex matters of faith and reason, leaving an indelible mark on Christian thought. Visual representations also find their place within the realm of commentaries. A handcoloured copperplate engraving depicting the view of the encampment of German and Roman armies offers a glimpse into historical events that shaped nations. The triple deities known as Mairae or Mairabus from ancient Germany are brought to life through illustrations found in "The Commentaries of Caesar. " These captivating images provide a window into the beliefs and mythologies prevalent during that era. Artistic interpretations further enrich our understanding. From oil paintings such as "Caesar Dictating his Commentaries" to "Julius Caesar dictating Commentaries, " artists capture pivotal moments where great leaders shape history with their words. Moving beyond Europe, Prince Shotoku Taishi emerges as an influential commentator from Japan's rich cultural heritage. As the son of Emperor Yomei-tenno, his contributions left an enduring impact on Japanese governance and Buddhism. Literary works also contribute significantly to commentary traditions. The first page of "Comentarios Reales" (Royal Commentaries), published in 1723, immerses readers in Inca civilization while offering critical perspectives on colonialism. Lastly, we cannot overlook Julius Caesar himself - politician, Roman general, and writer extraordinaire. His insightful commentaries not only chronicled military campaigns but also revealed his astute observations about society at large. In commemoration of these remarkable commentators' legacies, monuments like the Steevens Memorial stand as a testament to their enduring influence.