Initial Collection (#7)

Representation of the foundation of the city of Troy by the Trojans, of the city of Carthage by Didon
JLJ4599219 Representation of the foundation of the city of Troy by the Trojans, of the city of Carthage by Didon and of the city of Rome by Romulus" Manuscript page " Chronicle dit de la

Exit from the Arche by Noe and his family, foundation of Argos and Athenes Miniature taken from " Chronicle dit de
JLJ4599232 Exit from the Arche by Noe and his family, foundation of Argos and Athenes Miniature taken from " Chronicle dit de la Bouquechardiere par Jean de Courcy" by the Master of

Fra Pietro di Pavia (Frere Pierre de Pavia), a copyist at work ("M"). 14th century manuscript
GIA5036429 Fra Pietro di Pavia (Frere Pierre de Pavia), a copyist at work ("M"). 14th century manuscript. by Unknown Artist

A princely wedding performed by a bishop, late 16th century. late 16th century. Creator: Anon
A princely wedding performed by a bishop, late 16th century

Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Charles Cullen
Silver Sugar Bowl, 1935/1942

Pie Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer Weise
Pie Plate, c. 1937

Cowhide Trunk, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Cowhide Trunk, c. 1937

Conductor Head, 1937. Creator: Ivar Julius
Conductor Head, 1937

Stockings, c. 1936. Creator: William High
Stockings, c. 1936

Page from a Theological Summation by St. Thomas Aquinas, possibly copied in France before 1323 (vellum)
IND113629 Page from a Theological Summation by St. Thomas Aquinas, possibly copied in France before 1323 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Archivo Capitular, Tortosa, Spain; Index Fototeca

Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw
6338657 Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw. Embroidered initials)

The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st century
LRI4666890 The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st century. Illuminated lettrine of a manuscript from the school of Umbria. 14th century

DDE-90027030
Spotlight Parrotfish, Initial Phase (Sparisoma viride), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

Handkerchief Folder, c. 1936. Creator: Cecily Edwards
Handkerchief Folder, c. 1936

Pa. German Chest, c. 1940. Creator: David Dorfman
Pa. German Chest, c. 1940

Order of the Consecration and Coronation of the Kings of France: The ark anoints the kings hands
JLJ4660589 Order of the Consecration and Coronation of the Kings of France: The ark anoints the kings hands. Miniature taken from " L Ordo du corre" of 1250 (Folio 19)

Les Chess amoureux, composed in prose by Evrart de Conty (1330? -1405), manuscript enluminated by the material of
JLJ4657210 Les Chess amoureux, composed in prose by Evrart de Conty (1330? -1405), manuscript enluminated by the material of Antoine Rollin

Initial L with Woman, 1929 (wood engraving)
397438 Initial L with Woman, 1929 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 2.54x4.4 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Now When Jesus, from The Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ According to the Authorized Version of King James I
3611271 Now When Jesus, from The Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ According to the Authorized Version of King James I, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill

The Miniature Harvest from "The Rustican or Book of Country and Rural Profit"by Pietro de Crescenzi
JLJ4974461 The Miniature Harvest from " The Rustican or Book of Country and Rural Profit" by Pietro de Crescenzi (Crescent Stone or Crescens Stone) (1233-1320)

Initial T with Woman, 1929 (wood engraving)
397437 Initial T with Woman, 1929 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 2.54x2.54 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

MS Hunter 229 f. 1v February, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675687 MS Hunter 229 f.1v February, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

MS Hunter 229 f. 4v August, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675692 MS Hunter 229 f.4v August, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Incipit from Laudae. 15th century (Illuminated mannuscript)
LRI4637267 Incipit from Laudae. 15th century (Illuminated mannuscript) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Riccardiana, Florence

Ms Hunter 229 f. 75r Doeg whispering to Saul and pointing to David who threatens his enemies with Goliaths sword
GUL176500 Ms Hunter 229 f.75r Doeg whispering to Saul and pointing to David who threatens his enemies with Goliaths sword, from the Hunterian Psalter

MS Hunter 229 f. 2v April, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675690 MS Hunter 229 f.2v April, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum)
3552368 First page of De vita libri tres by Marsilio Ficino (pen & ink, tempera and gold on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Fol 1, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum)
2919616 Fol 1, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 39.8x27.9 cm; The University of St

Ms Hunter 229 f. 88r An Ass seated playing a harp, a Goat on his hind legs singing, from the Hunterian Psalter, c
GUL174591 Ms Hunter 229 f.88r An Ass seated playing a harp, a Goat on his hind legs singing, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail) by English School

MS Hunter 229 f. 1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675688 MS Hunter 229 f.1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Fol 1, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum)
2919612 Fol 1, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 39.8x27.9 cm; The University of St

F. 37v Miniature showing Marcia before an easel, painting her self portrait
822641 F.37v Miniature showing Marcia before an easel, painting her self portrait, illustration from Des Cleres et nobles femmes by Giovanni Boccaccio (vellum) by Italian School

Virgils Eclogues, Georgics, Aeneidi, Rome and Florence, 1460s (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
488332 Virgils Eclogues, Georgics, Aeneidi, Rome and Florence, 1460s (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 18.5x19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fol 131, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum)
2919615 Fol 131, detail, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 39.8x27.9 cm; The University of St

Fol 131, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum)
2919614 Fol 131, Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum, by John Duns Scotus (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 39.8x27.9 cm; The University of St

MS Hunter 229 f. 22r from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675698 MS Hunter 229 f.22r from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

MS Hunter 229 f. 6v December, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675695 MS Hunter 229 f.6v December, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

MS Hunter 229 f. 3v June, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675689 MS Hunter 229 f.3v June, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Ms. 392 fol. 149 The Triumph of Love, from Sonetti, Canzoni e Triomphi by Petrarch (1304-73) 1470 (vellum)
XIR194147 Ms.392 fol.149 The Triumph of Love, from Sonetti, Canzoni e Triomphi by Petrarch (1304-73) 1470 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 23x16 cm; Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras

MS Hunter 229 f. 5v October, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675694 MS Hunter 229 f.5v October, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Carved Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Carved Chair, 1935/1942

Silver Coffee Pot, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret Stottlemeyer
Silver Coffee Pot, c. 1936

Butter Mold, c. 1940. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Butter Mold, c. 1940

Silver Teapot, c. 1936. Creator: John R. Towers
Silver Teapot, c. 1936

Rawhide Chest, c. 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Rawhide Chest, c. 1937

Initial Letter V (Satyr) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Satyr) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

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"Exploring the Richness of History: Initial Glimpses into Ancient Manuscripts, Artworks, and Landmarks" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of "initials. " From the mesmerizing pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels to a statue honoring John Lennon near the original Cavern Club, these hints offer glimpses into various aspects of history. Imagine knights on horseback engaging in a medieval tournament, one triumphant warrior being presented with a trophy. This French manuscript illumination from the 15th century transports us to an era filled with chivalry and honor. Delving deeper into music's past, Choirbook number 9 takes us on a melodic journey through Gregorian chants from the 15th century. The ethereal voices echo through time, connecting us to ancient traditions. Traveling further south, Byrsa Hill stands proudly as Carthage's original Punic site. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it whispers tales of ancient civilizations and their enduring legacies. Shifting gears towards amusement and entertainment, Carington Bowles' print titled "The Comical Hotch-Potch" invites laughter with its whimsical portrayal of an alphabet turn d posture-master. A glimpse into English humor from 1782. Venturing even further back in time reveals Satires by Juvenal and Corpus Iuris Civilis – literary treasures that shed light on Roman society and law during their respective periods. Returning to sacred melodies once again is Choirbook number Its delicate pages carry enchanting Gregorian chants that have graced countless religious ceremonies throughout centuries - transporting souls closer to divinity. Marvel at intricate craftsmanship within initial letters found in ancient manuscripts like the Book of Kells or Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours. These masterpieces showcase dedication and skill while preserving stories for generations yet unborn. Finally, Anne Boleyn's portrait from 1532 reminds us of the captivating figures that shaped history.