Knowing Collection (#8)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Divan (engraving)
7195748 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Divan (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divan)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diapason; Pitchpipe; Stimmpfeife (engraving)
7195734 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diapason; Pitchpipe; Stimmpfeife (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diapason; Pitchpipe; Stimmpfeife)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dey (engraving)
7195728 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dey (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dey. Illustration for Le Vocabulaire Illustre des Mots Usuels, Francais, Anglais)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Derviche; Dervis; Derwisch (engraving)
7195718 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Derviche; Dervis; Derwisch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derviche; Dervis; Derwisch)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dentiste; Dentist; Zahnarzt (engraving)
7195717 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dentiste; Dentist; Zahnarzt (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dentiste; Dentist; Zahnarzt)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Defenses; Tusks; Fangzahne (engraving)
7195706 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Defenses; Tusks; Fangzahne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defenses; Tusks; Fangzahne)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dechargeur; Barge; Loscher (engraving)
7195701 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dechargeur; Barge; Loscher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dechargeur; Barge; Loscher)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Decharge; Volley; Musketen Feuer (engraving)
7195699 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Decharge; Volley; Musketen Feuer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decharge; Volley; Musketen Feuer)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dalle; Slab; Platte (engraving)
7195684 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dalle; Slab; Platte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalle; Slab; Platte)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit (engraving)
7195671 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuisinier; Man-cook; Koch (engraving)
7195661 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuisinier; Man-cook; Koch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuisinier; Man-cook; Koch)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuirasse; Cuirass; Kurasz (engraving)
7195658 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cuirasse; Cuirass; Kurasz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuirasse; Cuirass; Kurasz)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cube; Kubus (engraving)
7195654 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cube; Kubus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cube; Kubus)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Croix (d honneur); Cross; Stern (engraving)
7195645 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Croix (d honneur); Cross; Stern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croix (d honneur); Cross; Stern

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel (engraving)
7195615 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cremaillon; Pot-hook; Topfhenkel)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couveuse; Sitter; Bruthenne (engraving)
7195598 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couveuse; Sitter; Bruthenne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couveuse; Sitter; Bruthenne)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couteau (a plusieurs lames); Double-bladed knife; Klingenmesser (engraving)
7195590 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couteau (a plusieurs lames); Double-bladed knife; Klingenmesser (engraving) by European School

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couronnement; Coronation; Kronung (engraving)
7195578 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couronnement; Coronation; Kronung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couronnement; Coronation; Kronung)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cour; Yard; Hof (engraving)
7195568 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cour; Yard; Hof (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cour; Yard; Hof)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Coupole; Cupola; Kuppelgewolbe (engraving)
7195566 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Coupole; Cupola; Kuppelgewolbe (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coupole; Cupola; Kuppelgewolbe)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving)
7195558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cosse; Pod; Hulse (engraving)
7195546 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cosse; Pod; Hulse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosse; Pod; Hulse)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corroyeur; Currier; Lederbereiter (engraving)
7195539 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corroyeur; Currier; Lederbereiter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corroyeur; Currier; Lederbereiter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corne (a poudre); Powder-horn; Pulverhorn (engraving)
7195527 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Corne (a poudre); Powder-horn; Pulverhorn (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corne (a poudre); Powder-horn; Pulverhorn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Comete; Comet; Komet (engraving)
7195464 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Comete; Comet; Komet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comete; Comet; Komet)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier (engraving)
7195415 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Citronnelle; Southern-wood; Stabwurz (engraving)
7195404 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Citronnelle; Southern-wood; Stabwurz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citronnelle; Southern-wood; Stabwurz)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Citadelle; Citadel (engraving)
7195400 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Citadelle; Citadel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citadelle; Citadel)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Choucas; Daw; Dohle (engraving)
7195380 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Choucas; Daw; Dohle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choucas; Daw; Dohle)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chou; Cabbage; Kohl (engraving)
7195378 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chou; Cabbage; Kohl (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chou; Cabbage; Kohl)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Choriste; Chorister; Chorsanger (engraving)
7195376 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Choriste; Chorister; Chorsanger (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choriste; Chorister; Chorsanger)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien-loup; Wolfdog; Wolfshund (engraving)
7195364 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien-loup; Wolfdog; Wolfshund (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chien-loup; Wolfdog; Wolfshund)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien danois; Coach dog; Danische Hund (engraving)
7195362 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chien danois; Coach dog; Danische Hund (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chien danois; Coach dog; Danische Hund)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chicot; Stump; Baumstumpf (engraving)
7195356 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chicot; Stump; Baumstumpf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicot; Stump; Baumstumpf)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chicoree; Endive; Cichorie (engraving)
7195353 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chicoree; Endive; Cichorie (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicoree; Endive; Cichorie)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chevalier; Knight; Ritter (engraving)
7195344 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chevalier; Knight; Ritter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier; Knight; Ritter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cheik; Sheik; Scheik (engraving)
7195328 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cheik; Sheik; Scheik (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheik; Sheik; Scheik)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chardon a foulon; Teasel; Weberdistel (engraving)
7195288 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chardon a foulon; Teasel; Weberdistel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chardon a foulon; Teasel; Weberdistel)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chaise (de poste); Post-chaise; Postchaise (engraving)
7195249 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chaise (de poste); Post-chaise; Postchaise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaise (de poste); Post-chaise; Postchaise

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cercle; Circle; Zirkel (engraving)
7195239 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cercle; Circle; Zirkel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cercle; Circle; Zirkel)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Celosie; Cocks comb; Celosiestock (engraving)
7195236 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Celosie; Cocks comb; Celosiestock (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celosie; Cocks comb; Celosiestock)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caveau; Wine-cellar; Weinkeller (engraving)
7195228 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caveau; Wine-cellar; Weinkeller (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caveau; Wine-cellar; Weinkeller)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cataracte; Cataract; Katarakt (engraving)
7195219 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cataracte; Cataract; Katarakt (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cataracte; Cataract; Katarakt)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Casseur (de pierres); Stone-breaker; Steinbrecher (engraving)
7195216 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Casseur (de pierres); Stone-breaker; Steinbrecher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher (engraving)
7195203 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartier; Card-maker; Kartenmacher)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carrossier; Coach-maker; Kutschenmacher (engraving)
7195200 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carrossier; Coach-maker; Kutschenmacher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrossier; Coach-maker; Kutschenmacher)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carotte; Carrot; Mohre (engraving)
7195191 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carotte; Carrot; Mohre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carotte; Carrot; Mohre)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cardeur (de laine); Wool-carder; Wollkammer (engraving)
7195186 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cardeur (de laine); Wool-carder; Wollkammer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Depths of Knowledge: From Swan Fountain Pens to Galileo's Dialogo" Step back in time to 1932, when Swan Fountain Pens graced the hands of writers and thinkers, capturing their thoughts with elegance and precision. In a world where words flowed effortlessly from nib to paper, knowledge was immortalized. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on a linguistic journey as we explore the enchanting world of Lapin, Rabbit, Kaninchen - each engraving revealing the universal language that connects us all. And just beyond our reach lies the breathtaking dusk view across Vinales Valley; its limestone hills known as Mogotes whisper ancient secrets only nature can comprehend. Caesar Refuses Crown reminds us that true wisdom lies not in power but in humility. As we delve deeper into Le Vocabulaire Illustre once more, Chanvre unveils the versatile potential hidden within Hemp's fibers while Sanglier teaches us about resilience through Wild-boar's untamed spirit. Denstone College beckons seekers of knowledge with its motto: Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae - The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge. Here, minds are nurtured and shaped for greatness; it is here that understanding blossoms like a stalking horse waiting patiently for its moment. Socrates' last drink symbolizes his unwavering commitment to truth even in the face of death itself. And an Irish pilgrim finds solace sitting in Saint Bridget's Chair at SAINT PATRICK'S PURGATORY - knowing protection from accident and sudden demise awaits those who seek refuge there since 1847. Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo transports us back to 1632 when revolutionary ideas challenged conventional beliefs. Through this engraving, we witness Galileo daringly unraveling celestial mysteries and expanding humanity's intellectual horizons.