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Latin Collection (page 4)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin: From Medieval Curiosities to Revolutionary Icons" Step back in time with a glimpse into the fascinating world of Latin

Background imageLatin Collection: Orteliuss map of Portugal, 1570

Orteliuss map of Portugal, 1570
Orteliuss map of Portugal. This map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World ). Drawn by the Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

Background imageLatin Collection: Detail of Bath Abbey door, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, England

Detail of Bath Abbey door, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLatin Collection: Music cover with Scottish harpist

Music cover with Scottish harpist
An unidentified music cover depicting a female Scottish harpist wearing a tartan shawl and medieval costume. The emblem at the top contains the Latin words, Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

Background imageLatin Collection: Welsh National Memorial, Cardiff, Wales

Welsh National Memorial, Cardiff, Wales
Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff, Wales - designed by J. Ninian Cooper and unveiled in June 1928 by the Prince of Wales

Background imageLatin Collection: Bessarion - 2

Bessarion - 2
JOHANNES BASILIUS BESSARION Latin patriarch of Constantinople. Byzantine theologian and Humanist

Background imageLatin Collection: Maximilian I / Durer Ptg

Maximilian I / Durer Ptg
MAXIMILIAN I

Background imageLatin Collection: Unicorn & Reptiles

Unicorn & Reptiles
A unicorn, with assorted reptiles, and a Latin motto: " Not with might, but with virtue"

Background imageLatin Collection: Wyclif / Anon Oval

Wyclif / Anon Oval
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

Background imageLatin Collection: Swallow / Cig. Card / 1915

Swallow / Cig. Card / 1915
Swallow - latin name: Hirundo rustica

Background imageLatin Collection: Vulgate Bible Title Page

Vulgate Bible Title Page
The title page of the Vulgate Bible (printed in Latin)

Background imageLatin Collection: Epicurus / Virtus Mihi

Epicurus / Virtus Mihi
EPICURUS Greek philosopher: the Latin inscription reads " Virtue is my only pleasure"

Background imageLatin Collection: Pepys / Rw / Oval

Pepys / Rw / Oval
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman & diarist

Background imageLatin Collection: Titus Manlius horseback, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Titus Manlius horseback, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Background imageLatin Collection: Centro Administrativo da Bahia, modern architecture, Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil

Centro Administrativo da Bahia, modern architecture, Salvador, Bahia state, Brazil

Background imageLatin Collection: 178729

178729

Background imageLatin Collection: Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens

Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Saint Roch as Patron of Plague Victims, 1623.

Background imageLatin Collection: Flamenco

Flamenco
Nour Tohme

Background imageLatin Collection: Vintage Birds

Vintage Birds
Andrea Haase

Background imageLatin Collection: Vintage Birds 2

Vintage Birds 2
Andrea Haase

Background imageLatin Collection: Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie

Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie
GNG5284002 Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie; (add.info.: Commentary on the Bible - Angels - Vatican Museum, Rome, Italie ); Godong

Background imageLatin Collection: Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple

Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple, woman with scales, birds
5912931 Calendar for September with figures of Micah and St. Matthew, quote from Timothy, disciple, woman with scales, birds, foliage and castles

Background imageLatin Collection: A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageLatin Collection: Compendium Maleficarum

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageLatin Collection: Compendium Maleficarum

Compendium Maleficarum
5669303 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageLatin Collection: Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud

Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium
5669019 Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium Valgrisium in Venice during the 16th century; (add.info)

Background imageLatin Collection: DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving)

DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving)
CUL4931958 DAZA DE VALDES, Benito (1591-1634). English scientist and eclesiastic, 17th century (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageLatin Collection: Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet

Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet
NWI4911322 Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet.; (add.info.: Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imageLatin Collection: Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939)

Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury
NWI4892309 Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury, 10th century

Background imageLatin Collection: Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a

Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668795 Everlasting pea, Lathyrus latifolius, and broad bean. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a

Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668780 Common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, and small bean variety. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a

Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668751 Hypecoum procumbens and swineweed, Coronopus squamatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration

Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's
FLO4668614 Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical

Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668588 Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium)

Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium)
FLO4668550 Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Background imageLatin Collection: Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum

Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4667633 Wild rue, Ruta sylvestris, and St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageLatin Collection: Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration

Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668310 Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical

Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668240 Dame's violet varieties, Hesperis matronalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium

Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667517 Watercress, Nasturtium officinale, and pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageLatin Collection: Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus

Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668174 Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageLatin Collection: Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea

Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea
FLO4667468 Lesser calamint, Calamintha nepeta, and yellow calamint, Calamintha lutea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageLatin Collection: Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum

Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum
FLO4668137 Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageLatin Collection: Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical

Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4668097 Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit

Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667398 Sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis, and tuberous hawkbit. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageLatin Collection: Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper

Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668011 Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageLatin Collection: Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical

Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667239 Gum succory species, Chondrilla juncea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration

Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667985 Yellow bugle or ground-pine species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageLatin Collection: Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula

Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula
FLO4667179 Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, and stinking chamomile, Anthemis cotula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageLatin Collection: Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical

Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4667162 Western dock, Rumex aquaticus, and ox-eye daisy. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin: From Medieval Curiosities to Revolutionary Icons" Step back in time with a glimpse into the fascinating world of Latin. Delve into its diverse history, from the peculiar Medieval urine wheel used for medical diagnosis to the influential Brudenell Magna Carta that shaped modern legal systems. Embark on a maritime journey aboard Her Majesty's Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21), where tales of heroism and bravery unfold. Uncover the power behind Churchill's famous words through a wartime poster that rallied nations during times of adversity. Marvel at Orteliuss map of Ottoman Empire, 1570, which reveals intricate details and geopolitical shifts. Lose yourself in the mesmerizing Lindisfarne Gospels page, an artistic masterpiece showcasing early Christian devotion. Travel to Mexico's enchanting San Miguel de Allende, where La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church dominates the skyline with its awe-inspiring architecture. Immerse yourself in nature as you admire Maria Sibylla Merian's exquisite butterfly illustration, capturing delicate beauty with scientific precision. Unleash your rebellious spirit alongside Che Guevara as he gazes defiantly through his iconic smoking portrait. Experience ancient craftsmanship through an initial page from the Lindisfarne Gospels dating back centuries. Expand your horizons further with a 17th-century world map that unveils uncharted territories and global exploration. Witness Tenochtitlan come alive on Alonso de Santa Cruz's Map of Mexico from 1560, offering insights into Aztec civilization and cultural heritage. Latin is not merely a language; it is an extraordinary tapestry woven with threads spanning centuries and continents. Join us as we unravel its mysteries and celebrate its enduring legacy across art, science, politics, religion, and beyond.