Calligraphy Collection (#5)

Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534
3062208 Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Giulio di Giuliano de Medici. Hand writing sample.)

Giuseppe Mazzini, 1805 - 1872
3083257 Giuseppe Mazzini, 1805 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian politician, journalist and activist for the unification of Italy. Hand writing sample and signature.)

James Monroe, 1758 - 1831
3083241 James Monroe, 1758 - 1831.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826
3083231 Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French actor and theatrical company manager. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature
3083203 Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

James VI and I, 1566 - 1625
3083286 James VI and I, 1566 - 1625.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Scotland as James VI and King of England and Ireland as James I. Hand writing sample.)

Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845
3083285 Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849
3083276 James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 11th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Paul I, Emperor of Russia, 1754 - 1801. Hand writing sample and signature
3083173 Paul I, Emperor of Russia, 1754 - 1801. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Fan of the Fujiwara period, Heian period (794-1185)
AIS5377870 Fan of the Fujiwara period, Heian period (794-1185); Tokyo National Museum, Japan; (add.info.: Japanese decorative arts.); © Iberfoto

Kotsuzumi, tambour en forme de sablier, avec des cordes qui peuvent etre tendues pour varier de sonorite
UIG5348901 Kotsuzumi, tambour en forme de sablier, avec des cordes qui peuvent etre tendues pour varier de sonorite. Estampe japonaise de Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825)

Two young girls travelling (one smokes the pipe, the other wears an umbrella)
CSO4979762 Two young girls travelling (one smokes the pipe, the other wears an umbrella), in front of a painted decor from Mount Fuji - Japanese travellers - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo;

Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979757 Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665914 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Signature of the poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915)
3085305 Signature of the poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915); (add.info.: Signature of James Elroy Flecker; 1884-1915. Poet.)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626565 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626563 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626559 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626544 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626539 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century
2625268 A popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna, 17th century; (add.info.: The opening of the popular didactic poem on medicine by Avicenna)

Facsimile of the letter from Christopher Columbus to the Bank of St. George, April 2, 1502
2915324 Facsimile of the letter from Christopher Columbus to the Bank of St. George, April 2, 1502, with instructions for the disposal of his worldly goods in the event of his death

Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633860 Oak and Myrtle (Measure for Measure). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Honeysuckles (Much Ado About Nothing). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633852 Honeysuckles (Much Ado About Nothing). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Small Flower or poppy (Romeo and Juliet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633718 Small Flower or poppy (Romeo and Juliet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Roses of the Spring (primrose or cowslip). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633867 Roses of the Spring (primrose or cowslip). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Briers, Furzes, Gorse and Thorn (The Tempest). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633830 Briers, Furzes, Gorse and Thorn (The Tempest). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

Lavender, Mines, Savory, Marjoram and Marigold (Winter's Tale). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633811 Lavender, Mines, Savory, Marjoram and Marigold (Winter's Tale). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Willow, Crow flowers, Nettles, Daisies, and Long-purples (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633703 Willow, Crow flowers, Nettles, Daisies, and Long-purples (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633701 Rosemary, Pansies, Fennel, Columbines, Rue, Daisy and Violets (Hamlet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare

Chinese interior decoration and furniture, with elegant murals, lanterns, stools, tables and calligraphy
FLO4622735 Chinese interior decoration and furniture, with elegant murals, lanterns, stools, tables and calligraphy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's

Shi si jing fa hui
2626542 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of Shi si jing fa hui, (Routes of the Fourteen Meridians and their Functions)

Mushrooms: false lycoperdon asterophore and tricholome conglobatum - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842)
FLO4646896 Mushrooms: false lycoperdon asterophore and tricholome conglobatum - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: benitake and fragile russule - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646864 Mushrooms: benitake and fragile russule - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: white varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646795 Mushrooms: white varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Sunamoguri

Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji and nezumitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646775 Mushrooms: varieties of shimeji and nezumitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: variety of tricholomes burnt - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646715 Mushrooms: variety of tricholomes burnt - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646697 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Akashimeji

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665967 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Ukiyo-e, 1854
1574395 Ukiyo-e, 1854; (add.info.: Ukiyo-e print illustration and accompanying text describes English people and their customs, economy)

The Capture of the Mountain at Ko Hu Chu So Lung, from a series depicting scenes from the Quianlong Campaign in
BON111192 The Capture of the Mountain at Ko Hu Chu So Lung, from a series depicting scenes from the Quianlong Campaign in Sichuan

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8626149

Calligraphy, 1546-47 (bodycolour & gold on paper)
8835560 Calligraphy, 1546-47 (bodycolour & gold on paper) by Bukhara School, (16th century); 19.1 x 10.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

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Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The Brahman gambler sees the daughter of the king of the jinns
XOS5875508 Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): Seventh night: The Brahman gambler sees the daughter of the king of the jinns in a pit together with an old man and a cauldron of boiling oil

Title page with calligraphy and skulls and crossbones
5893179 Title page with calligraphy and skulls and crossbones.; (add.info.: Title page with calligraphy and border of figures with skulls and crossbones, hourglasses and wings)

Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle
5856482 Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle.; (add.info.: Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle)

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Calligraphy: The Art of Timeless Elegance In a world where technology dominates communication, calligraphy stands as a testament to the beauty and grace of handwritten words. With its roots tracing back centuries, this ancient art form has captivated hearts and minds across cultures. Be yourself - a simple yet profound message that resonates with all. Adorned in gold foil, these words shimmer on paper like rays of sunlight, reminding us to embrace our true selves fearlessly. From the beginning lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to the delicate strokes of Landscape After the Rain by Kao Ko-kung, calligraphy transcends time and space. It weaves stories through ink-drenched pages, capturing emotions and narratives with every carefully crafted letter. Alphabet & Typography serve as building blocks for calligraphers' creativity. Each stroke is meticulously planned and executed, transforming mere letters into masterpieces that dance across the page. The elegant curves and intricate details breathe life into each word they form. Bamboo in the Wind whispers tales from early 17th-century Korea. Created by Yi Jeong, it showcases not only technical skill but also an artist's soul poured onto paper. Through his brushstrokes, he captures movement and tranquility simultaneously—a testament to calligraphy's ability to evoke emotion. A page illuminated from St Luke's Gospel transports us back in time to c700 AD when faith was expressed through ornate scriptural texts. Gold leaf illuminations intertwine with meticulously written verses—each line radiating devotion and reverence for divine teachings. Trust your journey - another golden message that inspires us all along life's winding path. Calligraphy breathes life into these words once again; their elegance serves as a gentle reminder that trust is essential amidst uncertainty. A Japanese girl practicing her calligraphy embodies dedication and discipline required for mastery in this art form. Her focused gaze follows each brushstroke as she hones her skills, preserving a tradition that has been passed down through generations.