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De Romulo primo romanorum rege de Petrarque ou Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374) ms. XIV
GIA5035918 De Romulo primo romanorum rege de Petrarque ou Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374) ms. XIV; © Giancarlo Costa.

A scientist performing a calculation on an armillary sphere (" S")
GIA5034681 A scientist performing a calculation on an armillary sphere (" S"). Manuscript of the works of Aristotle, 13th century.; © Giancarlo Costa.

Lettrine O representant Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527
GIA5034902 Lettrine O representant Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527) qui recoit le viatique (communion portee a un mourant)

Giovanni Boccaccio (Boccaccio). Miniature from a 15th century manuscript of the Filocolo (1336-1338)
GIA5034844 Giovanni Boccaccio (Boccaccio). Miniature from a 15th century manuscript of the Filocolo (1336-1338).; © Giancarlo Costa.

Various personal seals from the time of King Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV
FLO4974704 Various personal seals from the time of King Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV. Handcoloured etching drawn

Representation of grele phenomene. Miniature taken from " De Agricoltura" by the Greek philosopher Aristotle
GIA5036008 Representation of grele phenomene. Miniature taken from " De Agricoltura" by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC). 14th century; © Giancarlo Costa.

Miniature representant un cultivateur. Lettrine "M" - in "Naturalis Historiae" de Pline
GIA5036793 Miniature representant un cultivateur. Lettrine "M" - in "Naturalis Historiae" de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79).; (add.info.: Miniature representant un cultivateur)

Doctor and sick - manuscript of Aristotle, 13th century
GIA5036724 Doctor and sick - manuscript of Aristotle, 13th century.; © Giancarlo Costa.

Letter X. Manuscript from the 14th century
GIA5033554 Letter X. Manuscript from the 14th century.; (add.info.: Letter X. Manuscript from the 14th century.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Solfege: page of a codex representing the Guidonian hand. The hand of Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo)
VEN5027260 Solfege: page of a codex representing the Guidonian hand. The hand of Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo)

Portrait of Saint Jerome, monsters, the parable of Solomon. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este
VEN5027422 Portrait of Saint Jerome, monsters, the parable of Solomon. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Representation of miraculous fishing: Peter and Andre after collecting many fish in their nets will become men's
VEN5027414 Representation of miraculous fishing: Peter and Andre after collecting many fish in their nets will become men's fishermen - Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este

The construction of the temple of Jerusalem by King Solomon Detail of a page from the manuscript of the Bible of Borso
VEN5027372 The construction of the temple of Jerusalem by King Solomon Detail of a page from the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, c.1869 (chromo)
DUV4198394 Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, c.1869 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, Arabic, Abbey, Aubepine, Armes)

Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana
DUV4198355 Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana)

Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame
DUV4198326 Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument

Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie
DUV4198290 Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume

Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme
DUV4198280 Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme

Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)
DUV4198269 Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly).; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)

Lettrine opening a chapter of Gulliver's adventures by Swift: the letter L is held between his teeth by the mouth
PCT4284510 Lettrine opening a chapter of Gulliver's adventures by Swift: the letter L is held between his teeth by the mouth of a giant - Garnier edition late 19th century

A music master ("P") - in " Treatise de Musique" by Elias Salomonis
GIA5036490 A music master ("P") - in " Treatise de Musique" by Elias Salomonis.; (add.info.: A music master ("P")

Representation of King David playing tintintinnabuli (bells). Miniature from a 14th century manuscript
VEN5028141 Representation of King David playing tintintinnabuli (bells). Miniature from a 14th century manuscript, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy; Biblioteca Estense Universitaria

Illuminated lettrine " s" from the musical codex Q15, work by the composer Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474)
VEN5027721 Illuminated lettrine " s" from the musical codex Q15, work by the composer Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474), 15th century

The Song of Songs: a love scene between two young men. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este
VEN5027400 The Song of Songs: a love scene between two young men. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

First page of Book I: representation of a swan, of floreau motifs. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso
VEN5027379 First page of Book I: representation of a swan, of floreau motifs. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Various personal seals from the time of Henry VII and Henry VII, and a promisory deed by Robert Batheman from 1308
FLO4974708 Various personal seals from the time of Henry VII and Henry VII, and a promisory deed by Robert Batheman from 1308

A fisherman, a miniature of a 14th century manuscript
GIA5035828 A fisherman, a miniature of a 14th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa.

A miniature from a 13th century manuscript
GIA5034823 A miniature from a 13th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa.

Letter E: Italian Renaissance, Scottish, Hermitage, Eglantines, Equerre. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198377 Letter E: Italian Renaissance, Scottish, Hermitage, Eglantines, Equerre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter F: 13th century lettrine, Finnish, Fountain, Fuchsia, Franciscan. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198375 Letter F: 13th century lettrine, Finnish, Fountain, Fuchsia, Franciscan. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter G: Romanesque style, Georgian, Galerie, Geranium, Gourde. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198374 Letter G: Romanesque style, Georgian, Galerie, Geranium, Gourde. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Illuminated initial depicting Philosophy, the mother of learning
1578289 Illuminated initial depicting Philosophy, the mother of learning; (add.info.: Illuminated initial depicting Philosophy, the mother of learning)

Doctor and sick. Aristotle manuscript. 13th century
GIA5036746 Doctor and sick. Aristotle manuscript. 13th century.; (add.info.: Doctor and sick. Aristotle manuscript. 13th century.); © Giancarlo Costa.

A wine trader. Lettrine E. Miniature from a 14th century manuscript
GIA5035832 A wine trader. Lettrine E. Miniature from a 14th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa.

Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament
FLO4987850 Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament. Initials, ribbons and animals from illuminated manuscripts

Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician
CUL4868290 Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician. Page with miniature depicting the Ephiphany. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN

Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests
VEN5027496 Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests, the Roman breviary was published by Pope Pius V

Allegory of Astronomy. 15th century manuscript
GIA5036694 Allegory of Astronomy. 15th century manuscript.; (add.info.: Allegory of Astronomy. 15th century manuscript.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Lettrine opening a chapter of Gulliver's adventures by Swift: the letter J is written on a box carried in the air
PCT4284514 Lettrine opening a chapter of Gulliver's adventures by Swift: the letter J is written on a box carried in the air by an eagle

Letter letter letter C by Montader, opening the first chapter of Paul Largilliere's book " Cerisette"
PCT4284269 Letter letter letter C by Montader, opening the first chapter of Paul Largilliere's book " Cerisette", late 19th century

Letter J: Renaissance, Japanese, Garden, Jasmine, Jarre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198350 Letter J: Renaissance, Japanese, Garden, Jasmine, Jarre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter M: 14th century lettrine, Malagasy, Walls, Muflier, Massue. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198338 Letter M: 14th century lettrine, Malagasy, Walls, Muflier, Massue. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

The Martyrdom of St Agatha
3507370 The Martyrdom of St Agatha; (add.info.: Illuminated initial with the Martyrdom of St. Agatha.); Universal History Archive.

Page illuminated from the musical codex Q15, work of the composer Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474), 15th century
VEN5027718 Page illuminated from the musical codex Q15, work of the composer Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474), 15th century. Musical bibliographic museum

First double page of the score of "Magnificat" by Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
VEN5027263 First double page of the score of "Magnificat" by Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594). Manuscript from the end of the 16th century

Astronomer and astrologer of the Middle Ages observing stars in the sky and holding a globe with zodiac signs
NWI4953794 Astronomer and astrologer of the Middle Ages observing stars in the sky and holding a globe with zodiac signs. He is represented in a letter letter "Q", 13th century

The host and the chalice (Holy Grail) represented in the "O" letter. Illuminated 15th century codex
GIA5033656 The host and the chalice (Holy Grail) represented in the "O" letter. Illuminated 15th century codex.; (add.info)

Sister sounding the angelus, sister sleeping tempted by the devil and sister awake in bed receiving a divine visit
GIA5033712 Sister sounding the angelus, sister sleeping tempted by the devil and sister awake in bed receiving a divine visit

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"Exploring the Richness of History: Initial Glimpses into Ancient Manuscripts, Artworks, and Landmarks" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of "initials. " From the mesmerizing pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels to a statue honoring John Lennon near the original Cavern Club, these hints offer glimpses into various aspects of history. Imagine knights on horseback engaging in a medieval tournament, one triumphant warrior being presented with a trophy. This French manuscript illumination from the 15th century transports us to an era filled with chivalry and honor. Delving deeper into music's past, Choirbook number 9 takes us on a melodic journey through Gregorian chants from the 15th century. The ethereal voices echo through time, connecting us to ancient traditions. Traveling further south, Byrsa Hill stands proudly as Carthage's original Punic site. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it whispers tales of ancient civilizations and their enduring legacies. Shifting gears towards amusement and entertainment, Carington Bowles' print titled "The Comical Hotch-Potch" invites laughter with its whimsical portrayal of an alphabet turn d posture-master. A glimpse into English humor from 1782. Venturing even further back in time reveals Satires by Juvenal and Corpus Iuris Civilis – literary treasures that shed light on Roman society and law during their respective periods. Returning to sacred melodies once again is Choirbook number Its delicate pages carry enchanting Gregorian chants that have graced countless religious ceremonies throughout centuries - transporting souls closer to divinity. Marvel at intricate craftsmanship within initial letters found in ancient manuscripts like the Book of Kells or Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours. These masterpieces showcase dedication and skill while preserving stories for generations yet unborn. Finally, Anne Boleyn's portrait from 1532 reminds us of the captivating figures that shaped history.