Manuscripts Collection

Codex Troano - 1
Part of a Calendar used by Maya priests, depicting gods and symbolic creatures Plate xx

Ms - Lindisfarne Gospel
Illumination from the Lindisfarne Gospels or Gospels of Saint Cuthbert (page facing the Gospel of Saint John)

Bar Kokhba, original Dead Sea Scroll 5 / 6 Hev44, 134 CE, a deed with 4 signatures
Bar Kokhba, original Dead Sea Scroll 5/6 Hev44, 134 CE, a deed with 4 signatures

Persian Manuscript, 1650. Court of a Safavid dynasty prince. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Museum of Islamic Arts

Page from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
A page from a version of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, narrating events of the years 772 to 794. It was written in Old English in the 9th century by a Wessex scribe

Dresden Codex
Part of the Mayan manuscript known as the Dresden Codex : the illustrations appear to show gods and demons

London and the Thames (15th c. ). Gothic art
London and the Thames (15th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating from the 5th century, Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Illuminated Wenzelbibel manuscript
A page from the illuminated manuscript known as the Wenzelbibel (or Wenzelsbibel), named after King Wenzel (Wenceslaus) IV of Bohemia

Visigothic Code or Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum. Set of laws promulgated by the Visigothic king of Hispania, Chindasuinth and enlarged by Recceswinth (654).Vit. 14-5. I foliate I

Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts the western coast of Central and South America, from Mexico to the Strait of Magellan. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Fra Mauro ( -1460). Fra Mauro map. 1459. Detail of Southeast Asia with the island of Borneo. The map is oriented with south at top. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice

Luttrell Psalter. 14th c. Blocked cart pulled by horses and helped by men. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

Monks Copying Manuscript
Monastic copyists replicating manuscripts in the scriptorium of their monastery

Ms - C14 Italian Bible
page from a 14th century Italian Bible

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun

Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin compendium of Civil law (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Sir Robert Cotton
Sir ROBERT BRUCE COTTON antiquarian who formed one of the worlds greatest collections of old manuscripts, documents, coins etc - with his autograph

Islamic Manuscript

Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
1562639 Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Portolan chart, 1582. Map of the central part of the Mediterranean sea. Printed in Messina. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Trade Statutes. Fabric market and tailor s. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Bologna. Civic Medieval Museum

Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature
Fatimid period (10th-12th c.). Islamic art. Miniature

The Caverio Map or Caveri Map, circa 1505. This map was one of the primary sources used to make the Waldseem� map. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Nautical chart entitled King Hamy. 1502. Parchment
" Nautical chart entitled " King Hamy". 1502. Parchment. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum."

Eliza Comes to Stay by H. V. Esmond. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, as Sandy and his Eliza on 30th September 1912 and at the Criterion Theatre on 12th December 1913

Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s. XIV. Detail
Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s.XIV. Detail

The library and reading room in the British Museum London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Kells : Evangel Symbols
the Evangelical Symbols

Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Whitsun, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Codex Capodilista, 1442. Falconer
CAPODILISTA, Giovanni Francesco (15th c. - 15th c.). Capodilista Codex. 1434. Carlotus Capodilista de Transelgardi, nobleman of the lineage Capodilista, dressed in a falconers costume

Portolan Atlas, 1587. Map of the Iberian Peninsula, the north coastline of Africa and the Vasque Countrys region in France. Made in Messina. Facsimile. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid

Cigogna manuscript (1671), Merchants in a bazaar

Marriage capitula. tions of Henry VIII and Catherine
Marriage capitula.tions of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 1509. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Simancas. General Archives of Simancas

Building a fortress (14th c. ). Gothic art. Miniature
Building a fortress (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Fragment from the Nibelungenhandschrift
A fragment from the Nibelungenhandschrift, describing the betrayal by Sigfrid (Siegfried) of his love. Date: 14th century

Solomon Writing Proverbs
When not entertaining queens or building temples, Solomon found time to write his Proverbs - as shown in their first letter in a 12th century German Bible

Owen Jones Title Page
Decorative gothic-style title page, echoing the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts

Old Chinese Manuscript
Fragment from a manuscript of the Uigur dynasty : figures are shown writing and reading, and one is playing a lute-like musical instrument

Illumination from the MacDumon Gospel
An illumination from the MacDurnon Gospel, an Irish medieval manuscript

Courtesans Takikawa Hanaogi Ogiya house Mirror
Courtesans Takikawa and Hanaogi from the Ogiya house Mirror of manuscripts of the new beautiful courtesans from the Yoshiwara (series title) Yoshiwara keisei shin bijin jihitsu kagami

The Birtish Library in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of Cornwall
The Courtney Librarys Librarian Archivist talks to the Duke of Cornwall about some of the material held by the library. The Chairman of the Royal Institution of Cornwall

Cantigas de Santa Maria Cantiga XXVIII, of Alfonso X the Wise (1221-1284)

Queen Victoria - handwritten letter to Miss Mary Augusta Gordon, thanking her for the bible that she received as a gift
3793912 Queen Victoria - handwritten letter to Miss Mary Augusta Gordon, thanking her for the bible that she received as a gift.; (add.info)

Chandragupta (w/c on paper)
1774789 Chandragupta (w/c on paper) by Indian School; (add.info.: Chandragupta Maurya (340 BC - 298 BC) was the founder of the Maurya Empire

Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing)
3673021 Dance, c.1877-79 (ledger drawing) by Native American, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Black Horse ledger, ca. 1877-1879 Pages 180-181)

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"Unveiling the Ancient Wisdom: A Glimpse into the World of Manuscripts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of manuscripts. These delicate treasures hold within them centuries of knowledge, stories, and artistry that have shaped our understanding of history. From religious texts to navigational charts, each manuscript offers a unique glimpse into different cultures and eras. One such manuscript is the Codex Troano, an ancient Mayan document that provides insights into their complex civilization. Its intricate illustrations depict astronomical calculations and rituals, offering a window into their beliefs and practices. Moving across continents, we encounter the Bar Kokhba scroll - an original Dead Sea Scroll from 134 CE. This remarkable artifact contains Hebrew writings documenting Jewish rebellion against Roman rule during the Second Temple period. Traveling further east brings us to a Persian Manuscript court document from 1650 belonging to the Safavid dynasty. Through its elegant calligraphy and vibrant illuminations, we witness the opulence and sophistication of this influential empire. The Visigothic Code or Liber Iudiciorum transports us to medieval Spain where laws were meticulously recorded on parchment scrolls. This legal compilation sheds light on social structures and justice systems prevalent during this tumultuous era. Venturing out onto uncharted waters, we come across a Portolan chart dating back to 1591 - a map showcasing navigation routes through the Pacific Ocean. This invaluable tool guided sailors as they explored new horizons during Europe's Age of Discovery. Closer to home lies an Anglo-Saxon Chronicle page which chronicles significant events in early English history with meticulous detail. It serves as a vital source for understanding political upheavals, Viking invasions, and cultural transformations throughout Britain's past. Intriguingly named Dresden Codex takes us deep into Mayan cosmology with its detailed astronomical observations. The vivid colors used by these ancient scribes bring celestial phenomena to life, revealing their advanced understanding of the universe.