Commentary Collection (#3)

Fol. 17v, Orso e non furo mai fiumi ne stagni, from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c. 1470
XOT366477 Fol. 17v, Orso e non furo mai fiumi ne stagni, from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c.1470 by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Queriniana, Brescia

Fol. 1v, Per fare una leggiadra sua vendetta, from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c. 1470
XOT366476 Fol. 1v, Per fare una leggiadra sua vendetta, from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c.1470 by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Queriniana, Brescia

Fol. 52r from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c. 1470
XOT366479 Fol. 52r from Canzoniere e Trionfi by Petrarch, c.1470 by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Queriniana, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Francesco Petrarca (1304-74), Italian scholar

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing, 1523 (mixed technique on paper
3956456 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing, 1523 (mixed technique on paper, mounted on fir wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 37.1 x 30.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The raising of train fares
3733998 The raising of train fares. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the raising of train fares caused by cartels and lack of competition)

The frequency of accidents on excursion trains
3733936 The frequency of accidents on excursion trains. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the frequency of accidents on overcrowded excursion trains)

Vieux Poilus... Vieux Souvenirs, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504440 Vieux PoilusA... Vieux Souvenirs, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (litho) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504424 Les Rabatteurs: Malheur a la verite!, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pepin

L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504404 L Apotheose de la Monarchie, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pepin

Le Depart de la Commune, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504383 Le Depart de la Commune, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Ed Renaux (19th Century); (add.info)

Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504379 Un Petit Avocat et Un Grand General, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Pilotell

Cartoon commenting on the dirtiness of the Thames and the investigations into bribery
5309059 Cartoon commenting on the dirtiness of the Thames and the investigations into bribery during elections at Great Yarmouth, Reigate and Lancaster by Tenniel

Cartoon commenting on rapid urban expansion and Jerry-building
5308828 Cartoon commenting on rapid urban expansion and Jerry-building by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on rapid urban expansion and Jerry-building)

The rising rail fares
5308411 The rising rail fares. by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the rising rail fares caused by cartels and lack of competition)

Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment)
1147619 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment) by Burmese School, (18th century); Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: The manuscript, which dates from April-May 1741)

Ms65 f3v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833773 Ms65 f3v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ms65 f28r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833767 Ms65 f28r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Ploughman, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452058 The Ploughman, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Widow selling sand, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452056 The Widow selling sand, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

The Cobbler, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land
DGC452055 The Cobbler, song illustration for Who Liveth So Merry in all this Land?, from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho)
2810406 Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Satires of Cynicus (His Studio)

Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho)
2810399 Page from The Satires of Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Satires of Cynicus (His Studio)

Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)
2810365 Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kaiser Wilhelm as the Devil, 1914 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
FFA151977 Kaiser Wilhelm as the Devil, 1914 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 23.5x31.2 cm; Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Cartoon depicting a different type of gas meter in use
5308598 Cartoon depicting a different type of gas meter in use by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a different type of gas meter in use)

Cartoon depicting Doctor Meilanion Jones, finding himself outstripped in the race for
5309310 Cartoon depicting Doctor Meilanion Jones, finding himself outstripped in the race for patients by the fair Doctress Atlanta Robinson by Du Maurier

A cartoon commenting on the suspension of Grouse Shooting to allow the stock to rebuild
5310799 A cartoon commenting on the suspension of Grouse Shooting to allow the stock to rebuild. Illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914) an English illustrator, graphic humourist

Cartoons, The Guide to the Metropolitan Railway, London
Cartoons in Fun, 1866. The Guide to the Metropolitan Railway. A humorous commentary on the popularity of the new London underground railway, showing people travelling for business and pleasure

Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833771 Ms65 f30r, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ms65 f27v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833770 Ms65 f27v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Ms65 f29v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century
833768 Ms65 f29v, Commentary on the Apocalypse of St John, late 13th century (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by French School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Leopoldo Cicognara (1767-1834) Commenting on the Monument of Canova (1827
MMT156724 Leopoldo Cicognara (1767-1834) Commenting on the Monument of Canova (1827) in the the Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Borsato

These gentlemen are so greedy... caricature from
CHT177454 These gentlemen are so greedy... caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series, reprinted in 1854 (coloured engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The Independent Gold Hunter, 1849 (colour litho)
PNP246160 The Independent Gold Hunter, 1849 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Perfect Cure or, The Hat from Longchamp, plate 113 from Le Bon Genre
STC249555 The Perfect Cure or, The Hat from Longchamp, plate 113 from Le Bon Genre, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School

Repas de Corps, caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series
CHT177460 Repas de Corps, caricature from Les Metamorphoses du Jour series, reprinted in 1854 (coloured engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Daylily, Hemerocallis fulva (un altro hemerocalle). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Pale madwort or yellow alyssum, Alyssum alyssoides. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Thyme, Thymus vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Balsam herb or mint geranium, Tanacetum balsamita (Menta greca). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di

Common or European ivy, Hedera helix (Hedera arborea). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus (Ranunculo sexto). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Asphodel, Asphodelus ramosus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Common carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus (Garofoli salvatichi, Garofano salvatico). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea

Black pepper, Piper nigrum (Pepe). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Yellow pea, Lathyrus aphaca. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Perennial wall-rocket, Diplotaxis tenuifolia (Ruchetta salvatica). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi

Lesser burdock or cocklebur, Arctium minus (Xanthium, Lappa minor). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi

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"Commentary: Unveiling the Layers of Interpretation" In the realm of art, literature, and history, commentary serves as a gateway to understanding the multifaceted nature of human expression. Just like "The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796, " where every brushstroke tells a story waiting to be deciphered. Similarly, in "Moralia in Job (Fragments), " we find fragments of wisdom that provoke contemplation on life's trials and tribulations. Delving deeper into knowledge, "St Jerome's Commentary on the Prophet Amos (Fragment)" offers insights into religious texts while his "Epistles of St Jerome (Fragment)" provide glimpses into personal thoughts and experiences. These biblical commentaries shed light on ancient scriptures' meanings that continue to shape our beliefs today. Beyond theological discourse lies philosophy – an arena explored through snippets such as a "Philosophical Text (Fragment). " Within these fragmented musings lie profound ideas that challenge conventional thinking and inspire intellectual growth. But commentary isn't limited to words alone; it extends its reach even further. A cartoon illustrating Victorian enthusiasm for natural history showcases how visual representations can convey social trends and interests with humor and charm. In contrast, another cartoon titled "Poisoning by Food Adulteration" exposes darker aspects lurking beneath society's surface – urging us to question our consumption habits. However, not all commentaries revolve around serious subjects; some touch upon lighter themes like betting fever. Repetition emphasizes society's obsession with gambling as seen in multiple mentions: " (Betting fever), (Betting fever), (Betting fever). " These references remind us how societal fixations can consume individuals' lives while also serving as mirrors reflecting collective desires or vices. In essence, commentary acts as a bridge between creators' intentions and audiences' interpretations across various domains – from art to literature, religion to philosophy.