Scroll Collection (page 56)

St Matthew
Saint Matthew the Evangelist circa 18th century

A Japanese calligrapher. Line engraving, late 19th century, after Alphonse de Neuville
JAPANESE SCRIBE. A Japanese calligrapher. Line engraving, late 19th century, after Alphonse de Neuville

Head a shoulders of young person in medieval style costume, holding a scroll. Painting by Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Czech Art Nouveau painter

Death of Buddha, Pari Nirvana. Episode from 18th century Japanese manuscript scroll

Trade Union Scroll, 1851. Amalgamated Society of Engineers, Machinists, Millwrights, Smiths and Pattern-Makers

Wha Wants Me, London : 1792, Engraving, Thomas Paine, Full-length, Standing, Facing Left, Holding Scroll Rights Of Man, Surrounded By Injustices And Standing On Labels

George Buchanan (1506 - 1582) Scottish humanist, historian and scholar. Tutor to Mary Queen of Scots (1562) and in 1567 to her son James VI. Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland (1571 - 1583)

Henry Peter Brougham, Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778 - 1868). Scottish - born lawyer and politician. Defended Queen Caroline at her trial (1820)

Leo X supervising burning of Martin Luthers books
Pope Leo X supervising the burning of Martin Luthers books after the first Diet of Worms - 1521. Woodcut

Saint Anthony
St Anthony, end of the 14th century. Made in a provincial workshop, following the expressive anti-classical tendency of palaioligan painting

Map of The Territory of Bari, by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, engraving, 1702
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. The Territory of Bari. From The Kingdom of Naples in perspective by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, 1702. Engraving

Map of Puglia, Terra d Otranto, by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, engraving, 1702
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Puglia, Terra d Otranto. From The Kingdom of Naples in perspective by Giovan Battista Pacichelli, 1702. Engraving

Stone burial monument with relief representing Neumagen school with teacher and pupils, about 180
Gallo-Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Stone burial monument with relief representing Neumagen school with teacher and pupils, about 180

Chocolate dipped Butter Biscuits, formed into stick, scroll and ring, partial coating of shiny plain chocolate, above view

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, Jar filled with scrolled papyrus with Greek and Demotic scripts from a domestic archive, 188-101 B.C. clay 2nd Century B.C

Portrait of a young man holding a papyrus scroll, Italy, Bay of Naples, Herculaneum, 55-79 A. D. painting on plaster
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Portrait of a young man holding a papyrus scroll, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 41x42 cm. From Herculaneum

Map of Munich, Germany, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590
Cartography, Germany, 16th century. Map of Munich. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Map of Benevento, engraving from design by Piperno with dedication to Archbishop Foppa
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of Benevento. Engraving from a design by Piperno with a dedication to the Archbishop Foppa

Roman civilization, Portrait of woman known as Sappho. From Pompeii
Roman civilization 1st century A.D. Portrait of a woman known as Sappho 55-79 A.D. Painting on plaster, 31x31 cm. From Pompeii

Ancient Rome, library at thermal baths
Archaeology. Roman Civilization. Library at thermal baths. Colour illustration

Pietro Bembo, Italian scholar
Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), Italian scholar, poet and cardinal. Bembos most influential work was Prose della volgar lingua (1525) on how to write poetry in Italian (reviving interest in Petrarch)

Statue of the Prophet Daniel, Santuario de Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, Aleijandinho masterpiece, Congonhas do Campo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

Japanese Waka poet and noble of the middle Heian period. Fragment from the Thirty-Six Immortal Poets Scroll
KODAI NO KIMI (c.10th CENTURY). Japanese Waka poet and noble of the middle Heian period. Fragment from the Thirty-Six Immortal Poets Scroll

Japanese scroll painting of a scene from the Sawarabi chapter of Lady Murasakis The Tale of Genji
JAPAN: TALE OF GENJI. Japanese scroll painting of a scene from the Sawarabi chapter of Lady Murasakis The Tale of Genji. Heian Period, 12th century, Tokyo

Jewish Torah scroll with pointer, Paris, France, Europe

Jewish Torah scroll, Paris, France, Europe

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos and The Prophets sculpture by Aleijadinho, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

The Prophets sculpture by Aleijadinho at Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos and The Prophets sculptures by Aleijadinho, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

The statue of the prophet Jeremiah by Aleijadinho at the Basilica do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

Ramon Borell I (972-1017). Count of Barcelona
" Ramon Borell I (972-1017). Count of Barcelona (992-1017), Girona and Osona. " Genealogy of the Kings of Aragon". Scroll. Genealogy of the Crown of Aragon. ca. 1410. Gothic art

Scribe seated cross-legged holding a papyrus scroll. 2475 BC. 5th Dynasty. Painted limestone. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture on rock. EGYPT. Cairo. Egyptian Museum. Proc: EGYPT. Saqqara

A reading from Homer
BREND AMOUR, Richard (1831-1915). A Reading from Homer. Copy of Lawrence Alma-Tademas oil painting that is preserved at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Date: 1885

Cat - Shaded Golden Perisan on hind legs - in mortarboard and carrying scroll - captionable Digital Manipulation
LA-2833-m1 Cat - Shaded Golden Perisan on hind legs - in mortarboard and carrying scroll Jean-Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Oregon, Seneca, Ponderosa Ranch. Details of tooling on leather saddle

Stained glass window in Lutheran Church of Akureyri, Iceland shows Christ reading from a temple scroll in his hometown of Nazareth identifying himself as the Messiah

Small Japanese ship employing Portuguese pilots for trade along the Asian coast. Wood votive table, 1633
JAPAN: TRADING SHIP, 1633. Small Japanese ship employing Portuguese pilots for trade along the Asian coast. Wood votive table, 1633

Defending Japanese warriors board a Mongol ship and engage in hand-to-hand combat during Emperor Kublai Khans second
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION. Defending Japanese warriors board a Mongol ship and engage in hand-to-hand combat during Emperor Kublai Khans second attempt to invade Japan in 1281

Warrior hero, Minamoto Yoshiiye, determined the position of his enemy by observing the direction of flying geese during
JAPAN: GOSANNEN WAR, c1086. Warrior hero, Minamoto Yoshiiye, determined the position of his enemy by observing the direction of flying geese during the Gosannen War

Farmers digging up the paddies before seeding the rice. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century
JAPAN: RICE FARMING. Farmers digging up the paddies before seeding the rice. Japanese scroll painting, late-16th century

Rebel soldiers of Generals Noboyuri and Yoshitomo are pictured preventing court officials from rescuing royal treasure
JAPAN: HEIJI REBELLION. Rebel soldiers of Generals Noboyuri and Yoshitomo are pictured preventing court officials from rescuing royal treasure during the Heiji Rebellion, 1159

Japanese scroll painting, c1800
JAPAN: WHALING, c1800. Japanese scroll painting, c1800

(845-903). Japanese scholar, poet, and politician of the Heian period. Michizane viewing court costumes sent to him
SUGAWARA no MICHIZANE (845-903). Japanese scholar, poet, and politician of the Heian period. Michizane viewing court costumes sent to him while in exile by the emperor. Detail of a scroll, c1219

Scoll painting by Soga Shohaku (1730-1781)
JAPAN: OLD MAN, c1770s. Scoll painting by Soga Shohaku (1730-1781)

SUGAWARA NO MICHIZANE (845-903). Japanese scholar, poet and politician of the Heian period. Japanese scroll painting by Shugetsu, c1440-1529, Muromachi period

Samurai eat rice out of lacquer bowls while a woman serves sake. Japanese painted scroll, color on paper
JAPAN: EATING RICE. Samurai eat rice out of lacquer bowls while a woman serves sake. Japanese painted scroll, color on paper, late 14th century

Firefighters work to put out the devastating fire of 1858. Scroll painting, late 19th century
JAPAN: TOKYO FIRE, 1858. Firefighters work to put out the devastating fire of 1858. Scroll painting, late 19th century

Ships of the Mongol invasion fleet are sunk during a typhoon ( kamikaze ) off the coast of Japan, 1281
JAPAN: MONGOL INVASION. Ships of the Mongol invasion fleet are sunk during a typhoon ( kamikaze ) off the coast of Japan, 1281

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Scrolls: From Torah to Artistic Masterpieces" Discover the captivating world of scrolls, where ancient traditions and artistic expressions intertwine. In Paris, France, a Torah scroll delicately unfurls its sacred verses, accompanied by a Yad - a pointer guiding worshippers through its timeless wisdom. Journey back in time as you encounter coins dating back to 30-31 AD, bearing the name of Pontius Pilate himself. These bronze relics offer glimpses into an era long gone but not forgotten. Venturing further eastward, find yourself mesmerized by the enigmatic allure of a veiled Egyptian woman in Cairo. Her mysterious presence echoes tales from distant lands and cultures. Delve into Jewish history with a meticulously crafted Jewish Scroll Ms adorned with intricate details that narrate stories passed down through generations. This testament to faith serves as a reminder of resilience and devotion. In another corner of Paris lies yet another treasure - a Torah scroll embellished with two Rimonim. These ornamental finials add an exquisite touch to this sacred object while reflecting European craftsmanship at its finest. During Purim celebrations in Paris, witness the joyous reading of the Megillah - also known as the Scroll of Esther. As it unravels before your eyes, immerse yourself in this festive tradition that commemorates triumph over adversity. Travel across continents to Korea's early 17th century where Yi Jeong's masterpiece "Bamboo in the Wind" showcases delicate brushstrokes on silk scrolls. Feel nature's gentle breeze whispering through each stroke. Experience reverence for religious texts once more with scrolls depicting Ten Commandments alongside beautifully embroidered Torah covers from 1797. These artifacts embody both spiritual significance and aesthetic beauty. Witness artistry unfold as Japanese girls practice calligraphy on elegant scrolls – their graceful strokes breathing life into characters that convey profound meaning and cultural heritage. Marvel at Daniel O'Connell's engraved portrait, skillfully etched by H.