Jean Francois Champollion Collection

Rosetta Stone
Illustration shows the Rosetta Stone as it sits on a pedestal, 1800s. The stone contains identical text in three languages, hieroglyphs, Egyptian, and ancient Greek

Hieroglyphs in the notebook of Jean-Francois Champollion, c1806-1832. Artist: Jean-Francois Champollion
Hieroglyphs in the notebook of Jean-Francois Champollion, c1806-1832. Research on the system of the Egyptian hieroglyphs by Jean Francois Champollion, the translator of the Rosetta Stone

Jean-Francois Champollion
3732971 Jean-Francois Champollion; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) a French scholar, philologist and orientalist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

First Pylon - French Inscription Carved on the Eastern Embrasure at Point H, Island of Fila (Philae), 1851/52. [Archaeological site in Egypt - graffiti made c 1799, during the Napoleonic period]

Le Lot, Figeac, Monument Champolion (b / w photo)
2800462 Le Lot, Figeac, Monument Champolion (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lot, Figeac, Monument Champolion)

Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832), 1831
Portrait of Jean-Franc ois Champollion (1790-1832), 1831. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
The Rosetta Stone, British Museum, London, c1890. The Rosetta Stone is a basalt slab inscribed with a decree of the Pharaoh Ptolemy Epiphanes (Ptolemy V) (205-180 BC) in three languages; Greek

Jean-Francois Champollion, (1790-1832), 1881. Artist: Gaston Maspero
Jean-Francois Champollion, (1790-1832), 1881. French classical scholar, philologist and orientalist, credited as the father of Egyptology, Published in L Egypt by Gaston Maspero, 1881

Jean Francois Champollion, French historian, linguist and Egyptologist, 19th century. Champollion (1790-1832) is regarded as the founder of scientific Egyptology

The Rosetta Stone, 196 BC. A basalt slab inscribed with a decree of the Pharaoh Ptolemy Epiphanes (Ptolemy V) (205-180 BC) in three languages; Greek, Hieroglyphic and Demotic script

Pillar at the Temple of Karnak, Luxor, Egypt. The pillar is carved with the name of Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832), French historian and linguist and founder of scientific Egyptology

Sir Thomas Young MD, FRS
BAL5571 Sir Thomas Young MD, FRS by Briggs, Henry Perronet (1792-1844); Royal Society, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Source Size = 1528 x 1827
FRANCIS CHAMPOLLION. Jean-Francois Champollion, 1790-1832. French scholar, philologist, orientalist, Egypt, engraving 1879

Source Size = 1528 x 1827
FRANCIS CHAMPOLLION. Jean-Francois Champollion, 1790-1832. French scholar, philologist, orientalist, Egypt, engraving 1879

Egyptian Grammar, Chapter I, plate, folio 10, by Jean Francois Champollion
Egyptian civilization - Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), Egyptian Grammar, 1841. Chapter I, plate, folio 10

Egyptian Grammar, Chapter I, plate, folio 2, by Jean Francois Champollion
Egyptian civilization - Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), Egyptian Grammar, 1841. Chapter I, plate, folio 2

Expedition to Egypt by Jean Francois Champollion and Ippolito Rosellini
Giuseppe Angelelli (1803-1849), Expedition to Egypt by Jean Francois Champollion and Ippolito Rosellini, 1828-29. Detail with Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832)

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Jean-Francois Champollion, a renowned French historian, linguist, and Egyptologist of the 19th century, made an indelible mark on our understanding of ancient civilizations. His groundbreaking work with the Rosetta Stone revolutionized the study of hieroglyphs. In his notebook dating back to c1806-1832, we find traces of Champollion's meticulous research, and is within these pages that he deciphered the enigmatic symbols etched onto the Rosetta Stone. This monumental discovery unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs and shed light on their rich history. Champollion's passion for unraveling ancient mysteries led him to embark on expeditions to Egypt. One such expedition was the Franco-Tuscan archaeological mission depicted in an oil painting. The canvas captures his dedication as he meticulously examines artifacts at excavation sites. Back home in Le Lot, Figeac stands a monument dedicated to Champollion—a testament to his immense contributions. A black and white photograph showcases this tribute against a backdrop that echoes his legacy. A portrait from 1831 immortalizes Jean-Francois Champollion himself—an intellectual genius whose brilliance knew no bounds. His unwavering determination paved the way for future generations of scholars and historians alike. The British Museum houses one of Champollion's greatest triumphs—the Rosetta Stone itself—captured in a photograph from c1890 by Newton & Co. This iconic artifact remains a symbol of linguistic breakthroughs and historical significance. Gaston Maspero skillfully portrays Jean-Francois Champollion in an artwork from 1881—a fitting homage to this extraordinary scholar who forever changed our understanding of ancient civilizations. The Pillar at the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Egypt serves as a reminder not only of Egypt's grandeur but also as evidence that even centuries later, we are still captivated by the wonders that Champollion unveiled.