Scribe Collection (#2)

Pictures from the 1603 Gospel, vestry of the Ipatievsky Monastery. Kostroma, 1911

Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani....especially on Sundays after mass

Ono no Tofu, published in 1852. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada, Ando Hiroshige
Ono no Tofu, published in 1852. Series: Komyo kaitei zukushi; with Spring Willow above the Bridge by Utagawa Hiroshige

Scribe, from a Book of Hours, c1470. Creator: Unknown
Scribe, from a Book of Hours, c1470. Monk or scribe working at a desk

Monks in Mountain Caves Copying Sacred Texts, c.1791. Creator: Unknown
Monks in Mountain Caves Copying Sacred Texts, c.1791

Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580. Creators: Jacopo Tintoretto, Workshop of Tintoretto
Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580

Allegory of Freedom, 1790. Creator: Johannes van Dregt
Allegory of Freedom, 1790

The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-1648. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-1648

Initials with King David as Scribe, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initials with King David as Scribe, 1430s

Officia M.T.C. Von den tugentsamen ämptern, 1531. Creators: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Officia M.T.C. Von den tugentsamen amptern, 1531

Relief of Four scribes, from the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, ca 1350 BC. Creator: Ancient Egypt
Relief of Four scribes, from the tomb of Horemheb, Saqqara, ca 1350 BC. Found in the collection of the Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Firenze

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1650/74. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1650/74

The Scribe, n.d. Creator: Salomon Koninck
The Scribe, n.d

St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). Artist: Godescalc
St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). The Godescalc Evangelistary, Godescalc Sacramentary, Godescalc Gospels

Saint Kabir, Shree Ram Mandir, Maharashtra (oil on panel)
1764425 Saint Kabir, Shree Ram Mandir, Maharashtra (oil on panel) by Indian School; (add.info.: Kabīr (also Kabīra) (c. 1440 - c)

Egyptian statue of a scribe reading a papyrus. The statue dating to 2700 b.c. is in the Egyptian Museum of Cairo Cairo, The Egyptian Museum Statue Third Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art

The scribe, Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Public scribe in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

19th century Roman settings: the photo portrays a civil clerk with two clients. It is on display at the Museum of Rome, Rome Rome Palazzo Braschi, Museum of Rome. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

Crouching Scribe, 5th Dynasty (sculpture)
8585792 Crouching Scribe, 5th Dynasty (sculpture) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Crouching scribe (H 0.51cm), found in Saqqara in 1893

Grand priest KA-APER, 4th-5th dynasty (sculpture)
8585760 Grand priest KA-APER, 4th-5th dynasty (sculpture) by Egyptian; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: High priest KA-APER (Sheikh el-Beled) in sycamore wood

Crouching Scribe, 5th Dynasty (sculpture)
8585783 Crouching Scribe, 5th Dynasty (sculpture) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Crouching scribe (H 0.51cm), found in Saqqara in 1893

Crouching Scribe Statue, from Saqqara, Old Kingdom (limestone, alabaster & rock crystal)
532381 Crouching Scribe Statue, from Saqqara, Old Kingdom (limestone, alabaster & rock crystal) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Louvre, Paris

Charlemagne (742-814) Issuing the Capitulary of Herstal in 779, engraved by Eugene Ronjat
CHT187821 Charlemagne (742-814) Issuing the Capitulary of Herstal in 779, engraved by Eugene Ronjat, c.1860-80 (colour litho) by Scheffer

French tenor Toussaint Mocker as the Chevalier
French tenor Toussaint-Eugene-Ernest Mocker as the Chevalier de St. Luc in Cagliostro by Eugene Scribe, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1843

Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Creator: H Robinson
I am not mad, most noble Festus, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Acts 26: 25: But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness

Eugene Scribe, French author
Eugene Scribe (1791-1861), French author, dramatist and opera librettist. Date: circa 1850s

Turkey, Constantinople (Istanbul). Public office
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Public office. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Branche. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Mr Kruger's reception in Paris
Kruger seen arriving at the Lyons Station in Paris, Mr Crozier (the Director of the Protocol), senator Guerin, the president of the municipal council and large crowds

The Death of the Venerable Bede
In 733, Bede travelled to York, to visit Ecgbert, who was then bishop of York. The see of York was elevated to an archbishopric in 735

Ezra laments in prayer, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665603 Ezra laments in prayer, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Ezra laments in prayer, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Man, possibly a mullah, reading with a scribe, 19th century (gouache on paper)
7394130 Man, possibly a mullah, reading with a scribe, 19th century (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 40.2x27.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Ezra shows the ten commandments on tablets, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665605 Ezra shows the ten commandments on tablets, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Ezra shows the ten commandments on tablets)

Statue of Amenhotep, son of Hapu, as seated scribe, 18th dynasty, from Karnak (grey granite)
7062644 Statue of Amenhotep, son of Hapu, as seated scribe, 18th dynasty, from Karnak (grey granite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Luxor Museum of Ancient Art

The death of Seneca, 1640-45, Matthias Stom (oil on canvas)
7064279 The death of Seneca, 1640-45, Matthias Stom (oil on canvas) by Stomer, (Stom) Matthias (c.1600-p.1650); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: The death of Seneca)

Block statue of Yamunedjeh, 18th dynasty, from Qurna (grey granite)
7062643 Block statue of Yamunedjeh, 18th dynasty, from Qurna (grey granite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Block statue of Yamunedjeh)

Portrait of sir Robert Clive, 1766 (oil on canvas)
7062959 Portrait of sir Robert Clive, 1766 (oil on canvas) by Maron, Anton von (1733-1808); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations
1000758 The Begging Letter Writer. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, from The Testimonial Edition published 1910

St. Paul writing, from an early 9th century manuscript version of St. Paul's letters (vellum)
529522 St. Paul writing, from an early 9th century manuscript version of St. Paul's letters (vellum) by Unknown Artist, (9th century); Wuerttembergische Landesbibliothek, Stuttgart

Stelophorous Statue of Bay, c. 1294-1250 BC (limestone)
7330726 Stelophorous Statue of Bay, c.1294-1250 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: reign of Seti I or later)

An Evangelista; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. Creator: Thomas Mayne Reid
An Evangelista; A zigzag journey through Mexico, 1875. [Indigenous people with a man at a writing desk, possibly a scribe]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Louis IX of France forming a library
7286266 Louis IX of France forming a library.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis IX of France forming a library. He was a patron of the arts and reading and contemplation became his whole life)

Friar Luis de Granada (1504-88) engraved by M. Gamborino (1760-c. 1828) from the Illustrious Men collection (engraving)
IND113001 Friar Luis de Granada (1504-88) engraved by M. Gamborino (1760-c.1828) from the Illustrious Men collection (engraving) by Maca, Josef (18th century) (after); Calcografia Nacional, Madrid

Law Making, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia Codex, c. 1300 (vellum)
IND364417 Law Making, from the manuscript Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia Codex, c.1300 (vellum) by Bolognese School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Catholic Rulers Administering Justice, 1860 (oil on canvas)
IND113622 Catholic Rulers Administering Justice, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Manzano y Mejorada, Victor (1831-65); Palacio Real de Madrid

Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei
7269194 Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei. by Hokkei, Toyota (1780-1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese surimono woodcut by Totoya Hokkei dating from the mid 19th century)

Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century
6338951 Chair with ornate carved back and cushion with tassels, and scriptorium or inkstand, 10th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

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The art of the scribe has transcended time and cultures, leaving behind a rich legacy of knowledge and creativity. From the ancient Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) to the intricate illustrations in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, these skilled individuals played a vital role in preserving history. In medieval times, scribes meticulously copied manuscripts, ensuring that valuable texts were not lost to time. Their dedication can be seen in depictions such as The Seven Liberal Arts from Hortus deliciarum or the Folio of Codex depicting Catalan Parliament. These works showcase their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Scribes also held important positions within legal systems like the Court of Exchequer and Court of Common Pleas. They recorded proceedings with precision, ensuring justice was served and documented for future generations. Beyond administrative duties, scribes were often scholars themselves. In 16th-century Europe, they immersed themselves in academia, contributing to intellectual pursuits alongside renowned thinkers. Their work helped shape our understanding of various subjects throughout history. From ancient Egypt's Stela of Ani depicting a royal scribe to The Seated Scribe statue dating back thousands of years before Christ, these artifacts demonstrate how highly regarded this profession was across civilizations. Even beyond written records, scribes found inspiration in nature and poetry. A Japanese poet sitting beneath a cherry tree captures their connection with beauty and contemplation while transcribing thoughts onto paper. Throughout history, whether it be recording prophecies like Jeremiah dictating his visions or copying manuscripts by candlelight during medieval times – one thing remains constant: the indispensable role played by these dedicated individuals known as scribes.