Translating Collection

Egypt / Rosetta Stone
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone by Boussard, a French Officer. J.P.Champollion was able to translate the hieroglyphs through comparison with the Greek text

Joseph Smith translating the Book of Mormon
Joseph Smith translating the Mormon " Golden Bible" aloud to Oliver Cowdery, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by
1275249 The Venerable Bede translating the last chapter of St John. The Illustration from An Outline of Christianity edited by As Peake et al (Waverley, c 1910.) by Penrose

Luther Translates Bible
Martin Luther gathers scholars around him to complete the great task of translating the Bible into German Date: circa 1530

Engraving depicting Dr. Morrison, the pioneer British Missionary, Translating the Gospel
3521101 Engraving depicting Dr. Morrison, the pioneer British Missionary, Translating the Gospel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Dr. Morrison, the pioneer British Missionary, Translating the Gospel)

French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Creator: Unknown
French Soldiers and English Sailors Fraternising at Calais, 1854. Allied personnel in France before leaving to fight in the Crimean War....the soldiers crowded the cafes with which Calais abounds;

America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace
5211531 America in World War I: Interpreter translating President Poincare's speech into English at opening of Peace Conference (b/w photo) by Bain

St. Jerome in his Study (fresco)
XIR429095 St. Jerome in his Study (fresco) by Tommaso da Modena (1325-76); San Nicolo, Treviso, Italy; (add.info.: Saint Jerome etudiant;St. Jerome (c. 347-420) translator of the Bible into Latin;)

The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
The Venerable Bede Translating the Last Chapter of St John, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 2: Builders of the Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

What She Really Thinks
A sketch of a laughing man with a young lady sat on his lap in a room interior, was accompanied with a caption translating to.. Me, what I prefer to touch is your money! Date: circa 1901

Nos Paysans
A portrait sketch of a peasant holding a cup bearing a message translating to our women, beside a lady wearing a cross around her neck, holding a book on her lap. Date: 1901

Greatness And Modesty
This sketch shows a very large gentleman approaching a girl from behind, to give her a flower, she is carrying a round container

Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
778916 Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama, 1598-99 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School

Window depicting Julienne moving the relics of St. Stephen to Constantinople
PC316429 Window depicting Julienne moving the relics of St. Stephen to Constantinople (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St

St. Jerome and St. Ambrose, c. 1510 (tempera and gold on panel)
BWM150045 St. Jerome and St. Ambrose, c.1510 (tempera and gold on panel) by Borgona, Juan de (fl.1495-1533); 87.6x120.7 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

William Tyndale translating the Bible into English from Hebrew and Greek texts. Date: circa 1520s

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215568 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps about the royal museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, Copy of royal cartouches from the XVIII th dynasty (letter 1)

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215569 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps regarding the Royal Museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, genealogical table from a temple in El-Haraba (letter 1)

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian
955443 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit to Persian, from Razmnama (book of war) c. 1598- 1599 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by American Photographer

Martin Luther begins the translation of the Bible at Wartburg castle (engraving)
3647719 Martin Luther begins the translation of the Bible at Wartburg castle (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Alfred translating the Psalms (engraving)
5212846 King Alfred translating the Psalms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred translating the Psalms)

Morrison of China (colour litho)
3104475 Morrison of China (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morrison of China)

Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
2921964 Hindu and Muslim Scholars Translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama (Book of War) 1598-99 (ink & colour on paper) by Dhannu (Dhanu) (fl.1580-1600)

Translating the Old Testament (chromolitho)
3093659 Translating the Old Testament (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Translating the Old Testament. Ubersetzung des alten Testamentes)

Martin Luther translating the bible into German (engraving)
3647728 Martin Luther translating the bible into German (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther translating the bible into German)

Martin Luther translating the Bible into German (engraving)
3647424 Martin Luther translating the Bible into German (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther translating the Bible into German)

Tyndale translating the Bible (engraving)
2792919 Tyndale translating the Bible (engraving) by Johnston, Alexander (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyndale translating the Bible)

Martin Luther translating the Bible (engraving)
2800405 Martin Luther translating the Bible (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther translating the Bible)

Letter written in hieroglyphic characters, addressed to Joseph Dacier
JHG215567 Letter written in hieroglyphic characters, addressed to Joseph Dacier, the French scholar and academician (1742-1833) 1822 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Champollion

A Public Writer in Naples, c. 1860-80 (albumen print)
ALI226099 A Public Writer in Naples, c.1860-80 (albumen print) by Sommer, Giorgio (1834-1914); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Electricity Transforms the Printed World into Sound for the Blind, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Apparatus for translating three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional drawings, 1525, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Apparatus for translating three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional drawings, 1525, (1936). Two scenes from the artists first technical book Introduction in the Art of Measurement with Compass

Ulfilas, Christian missionary to the Visigoths
Bishop Ulfilas translating the Bible into Gothic, 4th century AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Amedeo Modigliani Beatrice Portrait de BA atrice Hastings
Amedeo Modigliani: Beatrice (Portrait de Beatrice Hastings), Amedeo Modigliani, 1916, Oil on canvas with newsprint, A British poet and journalist, Beatrice Hastings moved to Paris in 1914

Martin Luther Translating The Bible At Wartburg Castle, Germany In 1521. Martin Luther, 1483

Saint Jerome Born Circa 347 Died 420. Aka Saint Heirom. Christian Priest And Apologist Best Known For Translating The Vulgate. From The Book Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

PREL2A-00057
John Wycliffe translating the Bible into English, 1300s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Saint Jerome translating the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Ghirlandaio

Caliph Stork, an eastern tale -- the Caliph asks Selim the Learned to decipher a document for him which he has bought from the peddler

Julius Eggeling
JULIUS EGGELING Professor of Sanskrit, responsible for translating many ancient Indian texts. Date: 1842 - 1918

Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Marina interpreting for the Spaniards at a meeting between
XTD82721 Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Marina interpreting for the Spaniards at a meeting between Hernando Cortes and Montezuma (1466-1520), from the Florentine Codex by Bernardino de Sahagun

The Indian princess Malinche or Dona Marina, mistress of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547)
XIR69119 The Indian princess Malinche or Dona Marina, mistress of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) interpreting for him (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Detail of St. Jerome (oil on canvas) (detail of 169667)
XIR434196 Detail of St. Jerome (oil on canvas) (detail of 169667) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; Italian

St. Jerome (oil on wood)
XIR414098 St. Jerome (oil on wood) by Flemish School, (17th century); 130x98 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info)

Cap 69 and Cap 71, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana
XCF324374 Cap 69 and Cap 71, illustrations from Historia de las Indias de Nueva Espana y islas de tierra firme, with plates by Jules Desportes, Mexico, 1867-80 (colour litho) by Duran

Adam and Eve, illustration from John Lydgates translation of Boccaccioas De
XJF472213 Adam and Eve, illustration from John Lydgates translation of Boccaccioas De Casibus Virorum Illustrium, 1527 (woodcut) by English School

Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro and Friar Vicente de Valverde kneeling before
XJF425629 Diego de Almagro, Francisco Pizarro and Friar Vicente de Valverde kneeling before Atahualpa Inca at Cajamarca (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala

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"Unlocking Ancient Wisdom: The Power of Translation" From the enigmatic hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone to Joseph Smith's divine translation of the Book of Mormon, throughout history, it has been a gateway to unraveling mysteries and bridging cultures. Intriguingly, even as far back as the Venerable Bede in ancient Egypt, we witness the profound impact of translation. As he meticulously rendered the last chapter of St John into English, Bede paved the way for future scholars to comprehend sacred texts. The captivating illustration from "An Outline of Christianity" transports us to a bygone era when translating became an art form itself. Peake et al's masterpiece captures Luther's tireless efforts as he fearlessly translates the Bible into vernacular languages, empowering individuals with direct access to divine teachings. Yet not all translations are confined within religious realms. In "What She Really Thinks, " unspoken words find expression through interpretation and understanding between partners. Likewise, Millet's iconic painting "Nos Paysans" showcases how language barriers dissolve when shared experiences unite communities. Delving deeper into history's tapestry reveals James Doyle Penrose's evocative artwork depicting The Venerable Bede Translating - a poignant reminder that translation is both an intellectual endeavor and a spiritual quest. Across continents and faiths, Hindu and Muslim scholars collaborated harmoniously in translating Sanskrit epics like Mahabharata into Persian - fostering cultural exchange while preserving rich heritage for generations to come. Even relics hold stories needing translation; Julienne moving St. Stephen’s remains symbolizes transcending borders in pursuit of preservation and veneration across Constantinople’s windowsill. St Jerome and St Ambrose stand tall in their tempera portrait by an unknown artist from 1510 – champions who translated biblical texts during times when knowledge was scarce but thirst for truth prevailed. Lastly, William Tyndale emerges as a luminary, translating the Bible into English against all odds.