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Translation is a powerful tool that bridges the gaps between cultures, languages, and time periods

Background imageTranslation Collection: Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century (engraving)

Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century (engraving)
5893740 Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving)
5893736 Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger by J. Webb)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable

Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable
5893793 Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Golden jackal, Canis aureus

Golden jackal, Canis aureus
5893786 Golden jackal, Canis aureus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Golden jackal, Canis aureus. The Jackals in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis

Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis
5893780 Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. Vulnerable, Giraffe in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus

Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus
5893776 Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Plains zebra, Equus quagga

Plains zebra, Equus quagga
5893774 Plains zebra, Equus quagga. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Plains zebra, Equus quagga. The Zebra in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Christian religion: title page of a catechism book in Greek, Hebrew, Latin and French

Christian religion: title page of a catechism book in Greek, Hebrew, Latin and French
JLJ4618400 Christian religion: title page of a catechism book in Greek, Hebrew, Latin and French. Work by Pierre Canisius (17th century), 1621

Background imageTranslation Collection: Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb KLOPSTOCK (1724-1803) German poet

Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb KLOPSTOCK (1724-1803) German poet
XEE4181924 Portrait of Friedrich Gottlieb KLOPSTOCK (1724-1803) German poet. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: The theatre in three languages - in 'The 20th century'by Robida

The theatre in three languages - in "The 20th century"by Robida
LSE4097734 The theatre in three languages - in " The 20th century" by Robida, 19th century by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Frontispiece from French Edition of Gullivers Travels

Frontispiece from French Edition of Gullivers Travels
3514773 Frontispiece from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan SwiftI answered the Kings questions correctly Gulliver and the King and Queen of Brobdingnag

Background imageTranslation Collection: Captain Lemuel Gulliver at sea on his merchant ship, from French Edition of

Captain Lemuel Gulliver at sea on his merchant ship, from French Edition of
3514770 Captain Lemuel Gulliver at sea on his merchant ship, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni

Background imageTranslation Collection: Gulliver and Lordbruldrud, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels

Gulliver and Lordbruldrud, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels
3514766 Gulliver and Lordbruldrud, from French Edition of Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver and Lordbruldrud)

Background imageTranslation Collection: The Prohibited Book (engraving)

The Prohibited Book (engraving)
5224452 The Prohibited Book (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prohibited Book. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTranslation Collection: Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)

Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)
5221996 Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)

Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)
5221950 Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)

Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving)
5221941 Illustration for John Drydens translation of Virgils Aeneid (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Une maison - a house (engraving)

Une maison - a house (engraving)
5997569 Une maison - a house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une maison - a house)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Architecture et ornement - architecture and ornamental art (engraving)

Architecture et ornement - architecture and ornamental art (engraving)
5997550 Architecture et ornement - architecture and ornamental art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Un chateau - a castle (engraving)

Un chateau - a castle (engraving)
5997548 Un chateau - a castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un chateau - a castle)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Code of Napoleon the Great for the kingdom of Italy, open at the titlepage

Code of Napoleon the Great for the kingdom of Italy, open at the titlepage
616916 Code of Napoleon the Great for the kingdom of Italy, open at the titlepage, published Milan, dalla reale Stamperia, 1806 (printed paper) by Italian School

Background imageTranslation Collection: Napoleon code for the Kingdom of Holland, open at the titlepage

Napoleon code for the Kingdom of Holland, open at the titlepage
616913 Napoleon code for the Kingdom of Holland, open at the titlepage, published Koninklijke Staatsdrukkerij, 1809 (printed paper) by Netherlandish School (19th Century)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Octavian de Saint Gelais presenting his translation of Ovid (chromolitho)

Octavian de Saint Gelais presenting his translation of Ovid (chromolitho)
964287 Octavian de Saint Gelais presenting his translation of Ovid (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: The final days of the Venerable bede translating the Gospel of St John into English 735

The final days of the Venerable bede translating the Gospel of St John into English 735
1122698 The final days of the Venerable bede translating the Gospel of St John into English 735 AD, c.1950 (litho) by Valda

Background imageTranslation Collection: Dedication to the king of Poland Sigismund II Augustus I in The Counsellor

Dedication to the king of Poland Sigismund II Augustus I in The Counsellor
529187 Dedication to the king of Poland Sigismund II Augustus I in The Counsellor, the first English translation of Wawrzyniec Grzymaa Goolickis De optimo senatore, 1598 (print) by English School

Background imageTranslation Collection: The translation of the remains of St Edmund (photo)

The translation of the remains of St Edmund (photo)
605131 The translation of the remains of St Edmund (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The translation of the remains of St Edmund)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Titlepage to The Whole Works of Homer translated by George Chapman

Titlepage to The Whole Works of Homer translated by George Chapman
XJF400601 Titlepage to The Whole Works of Homer translated by George Chapman, published in 1614-16 (engraving) by Hole, William (fl)

Background imageTranslation Collection: What Will Become of Me! (engraving)

What Will Become of Me! (engraving)
816218 What Will Become of Me! (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Elements of Morality)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Japanese characters (engraving)

Japanese characters (engraving)
810257 Japanese characters (engraving) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageTranslation Collection: Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian

Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
778916 Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama, 1598-99 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School

Background imageTranslation Collection: Thomas Cromwell presents translation of Bible to Henry VIII

Thomas Cromwell presents translation of Bible to Henry VIII
Thomas Cromwell presenting an English translation of the Bible to King Henry VIII Date: 1538

Background imageTranslation Collection: Rene Descartes requesting the translation of the terms of a problem of geometry (engraving)

Rene Descartes requesting the translation of the terms of a problem of geometry (engraving)
3098001 Rene Descartes requesting the translation of the terms of a problem of geometry (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTranslation Collection: Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable

Javan rusa or Sunda sambar deer, Rusa timorensis. Vulnerable. The Rusa Deer or Samboo Stag in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Background imageTranslation Collection: Greyhound, Harrier, Foxhound, Spaniel, Pointer, Terrier

Greyhound, Harrier, Foxhound, Spaniel, Pointer, Terrier. Breeds of dog, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History

Background imageTranslation Collection: Breeds of dogs, Canis lupus familiaris

Breeds of dogs, Canis lupus familiaris
British Bull Dog, Alco or American Dog and Old English Mastiff. Breeds of dogs, Canis amazonius, Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count

Background imageTranslation Collection: African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society

African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society
The African Bloodhounds in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Canis lupus familiaris. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by J

Background imageTranslation Collection: Domestic goats and fallow or venison deer

Domestic goats and fallow or venison deer
Domestic goats, Capra aegagrus hircus, and fallow or venison deer, Dama dama. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Background imageTranslation Collection: Thoroughbred Arabian horse Imaum

Thoroughbred Arabian horse Imaum
Thoroughbred Arabian horse. Imaum, Celebrated Arabian, Property of J.F. Herring, Esq. 1848. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by E

Background imageTranslation Collection: Golden jackal, Canis aureus

Golden jackal, Canis aureus. The Jackals in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Background imageTranslation Collection: Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century

Mount Vesuvius erupting 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

Background imageTranslation Collection: Rodent species

Rodent species
Suricate or meerkat, Hamster, Great Mangouste, Mangouste or mongoose, Bobak, Phalanger or possum, Coquallin or varied squirrel, Female Phalanger

Background imageTranslation Collection: Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable

Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable. The Ursine Sloth in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

Background imageTranslation Collection: Indian antelope or blackbuck, Antilope cervicapra

Indian antelope or blackbuck, Antilope cervicapra. The Antelope in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Background imageTranslation Collection: Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus

Nilgai or blue bull, Boselaphus tragocamelus. The Nyl-ghaus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Background imageTranslation Collection: Arabian oryx or white oryx, Oryx leucoryx. Vulnerable

Arabian oryx or white oryx, Oryx leucoryx. Vulnerable. The Antelope Lycoureux in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W

Background imageTranslation Collection: Moose or elk, Alces alces

Moose or elk, Alces alces. The Moose, Deer or Elk in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Background imageTranslation Collection: Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius

Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. Hippopotamus in the Zoological Gardens. In enclosure in a zoo with spectators and a zookeeper

Background imageTranslation Collection: The Waterfall of Niagara

The Waterfall of Niagara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829




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Translation is a powerful tool that bridges the gaps between cultures, languages, and time periods. It allows us to understand and appreciate the beauty of diverse art forms, literature, and scientific discoveries from around the world. In "The Circle of Chalk, " Anna May Wong's captivating performance transcends language barriers as her emotions are universally understood by audiences worldwide. Similarly, the French edition poster advertising David Copperfield showcases how translation brings classic literature to new audiences. Martin Luther, a German theologian, used his translations of religious texts to ignite a revolution that forever changed Christianity. His work paved the way for religious freedom and understanding across different regions. Even in science, translation plays a crucial role. The bacterial ribosome acts as nature's translator by decoding genetic information into functional proteins essential for life itself. Traveling back in time to ancient Persia reveals an exquisite 13th-century artwork depicting a Persian pharmacy. This masterpiece not only showcases artistic talent but also serves as a window into medical practices through translation of symbols and imagery. The Greek-Latin Dictionary stands as evidence of early efforts to bridge linguistic gaps between two influential civilizations. Its creation allowed scholars to delve deeper into classical works and expand their knowledge beyond borders. Jean-Francois Champollion's notebook holds hieroglyphs that unlocked the mysteries of ancient Egypt when translated by this brilliant scholar himself. Through his dedication and expertise, he brought an entire civilization back to life on paper. During World War I, posters urging people to enlist were translated into various languages like Welsh with messages tailored specifically for each region's audience. Translation played a vital role in rallying support during times of conflict. Artistic expression knows no bounds when it comes to translation; even feast scenes from the Book of Esther come alive through stunning 15th-century artwork. These visual translations allow us insight into historical events while showcasing human creativity at its finest.