Calligraphy Collection (page 6)

Mushrooms: enfume lyophyll and shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646701 Mushrooms: enfume lyophyll and shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Numeri mushroom

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646661 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (edible) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Ippon shimeji mushrooms

Title page with vignette of Tritons with corals, shells and sea urchins in a border of reptiles and birds
FLO4652344 Title page with vignette of Tritons with corals, shells and sea urchins in a border of reptiles and birds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Robert Muys from Georg Wolfgang Knorr's

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665972 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665970 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665968 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Shi si jing fa hui
2626564 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Shi si jing fa hui
2626562 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625117 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic written by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Avicenna)

Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript)
2625246 Poem on the Pulse and Urine, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on pulse and urine, attributed to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Title page to Volume 1, Book 2, with vignette of a bust of Lessing and three putti: one with a wreath
FLO4704017 Title page to Volume 1, Book 2, with vignette of a bust of Lessing and three putti: one with a wreath, one with trumpet and torch, and one with mantle

Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 1, with a bust of Winkelmann and two putti with instruments of geometry
FLO4703357 Calligraphic title page to Volume 1, Book 1, with a bust of Winkelmann and two putti with instruments of geometry, globe, palette and lyre

Japan: Calligraphy court has two young children, 1875 - albumin paper enhances watercolor
LUX4748998 Japan: Calligraphy court has two young children, 1875 - albumin paper enhances watercolor; (add.info.: Japan: Calligraphy court has two young children)

Calligraphic title reading A Series of Antient Allegorical Historical and Legendary Paintings which were uncovered in
FLO4685542 Calligraphic title reading A Series of Antient Allegorical Historical and Legendary Paintings which were uncovered in the summer of 1802 on the walls of the Chapel of the Trinity at

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century)
542701 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century Persian poet Nezami Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh)); (add.info)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626561 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Wedding of French king Charles IV (1294-1328) with his 2nd wife Mary of Luxemburg on september 21, 1322
1749504 Wedding of French king Charles IV (1294-1328) with his 2nd wife Mary of Luxemburg on september 21, 1322, illumination from "Grandes Chroniques de France"

Letter decorated with a rooster, 15th century (miniature)
AIS5386806 Letter decorated with a rooster, 15th century (miniature); General Archive of the Crown of Aragon, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info)

The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic wirtten by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625118 The opening of an Arabic treatise on colic wirtten by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening a treatise on the treatment of colic written by Ibn S?n)

Ms B-132 fol.1a Circular medallion on the frontispiece of 'Khosro and Shirin', by Elias Nezami (1140-1209)
XIR352388 Ms B-132 fol.1a Circular medallion on the frontispiece of 'Khosro and Shirin', by Elias Nezami (1140-1209), 1421 (gold leaf and pigment on paper) by Persian School

Galloping Horse (ink on paper)
7425134 Galloping Horse (ink on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); 38.7 x 56.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper Inscribed and signed)

Casket bearing the name of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham II (976-1013) (gilded silver)
IND119214 Casket bearing the name of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham II (976-1013) (gilded silver); Girona Cathedral, Girona, Spain; (add.info)

Letter with portrait of Juan (Jean) Fernandez de Heredia, 1385 (illumination)
AIS5368727 Letter with portrait of Juan (Jean) Fernandez de Heredia, 1385 (illumination); National Library of Spain, Madrid

Colophon of Ibn Rushd's Averroes, 12th century (manuscript)
2625184 Colophon of Ibn Rushd's Averroes, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The colophon from a copy of Ibn Rushd's (Averroes)

Page of Thuluth and Naskhi script, from an Ottoman album in concertina form written by Hafez Uthman
BON93417 Page of Thuluth and Naskhi script, from an Ottoman album in concertina form written by Hafez Uthman, 1672 (ink on gold speckled paper); 24x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams

A crocodile with the bird cleaning her teeth. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology)
GIA5034951 A crocodile with the bird cleaning her teeth. Arabic manuscript from Syria Kitab al-Hayawan (Zoology) "The Book of Animals", by Al-Jahiz (Al Gahiz)

Heretics thrown into the fire, illumination from Commentaire des coutumes de Toulouse, 1296
1749417 Heretics thrown into the fire, illumination from Commentaire des coutumes de Toulouse, 1296; (add.info.: Heretics thrown into the fire, illumination from Commentaire des coutumes de Toulouse)

ABC white
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

ABC black
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

ABC beige
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

Home Is Where We Are Together
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

ABC beige red
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

ABC beige
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

Inspiration
Sofie Björkgren-Näse

The Conception of the Virgin. Creator: School of Pinturicchio
The Conception of the Virgin, Unknown date

Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Isobayashi Taii on Horseback at Castle Gate with Falling Stones, 1886. Series: Lives of Modern People

Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Takeda Kounsai's Mistress Tokiko in the Snow, 1888. Series: Lives of Modern People

Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tsukushima Masamori Fighting Kyosokabe Yataro, 1865. Series: Famous Fights between Brave Men

Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Kyoemon (or Yaemon) Katsutaga Standing by a Moat, 1875. Series: Exploits of the Tokugawa Clan

Ichimura Kakitsu Holding an Inscribed Fan, 1862. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Ichimura Kakitsu Holding an Inscribed Fan, 1862. Series: Elegant Portraits of Actors

The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Death of Murata Sansuke, 1877. Series: Chronicles of the Conquest of Kagoshima in Satsuma Province

Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tokugawa Yoshimune Playing Kemari, 1875. Series: Brief Account of the Rulers of the Tokugawa Clan. Asukai Masanori Teaching Tokugawa Yoshimune to Play Kemari

Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Namikiri Juzaboro with Drawn Sword, 1866. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nagazashi Gonji by a Lotus Pond, 1865. Series: Biographies of fine modern men

Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Satomi Jirotaro Yoshinari Inspecting a Head Carried by a Dog, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shumitsu Kanja Yoshitaka Reflecting as a Rat in a Mirror, 1867. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sangoku Taro Kneeling before Demon and Warrior, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori Killing a Boar, 1866. Series: Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

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Calligraphy: The Art of Timeless Elegance In a world where technology dominates communication, calligraphy stands as a testament to the beauty and grace of handwritten words. With its roots tracing back centuries, this ancient art form has captivated hearts and minds across cultures. Be yourself - a simple yet profound message that resonates with all. Adorned in gold foil, these words shimmer on paper like rays of sunlight, reminding us to embrace our true selves fearlessly. From the beginning lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to the delicate strokes of Landscape After the Rain by Kao Ko-kung, calligraphy transcends time and space. It weaves stories through ink-drenched pages, capturing emotions and narratives with every carefully crafted letter. Alphabet & Typography serve as building blocks for calligraphers' creativity. Each stroke is meticulously planned and executed, transforming mere letters into masterpieces that dance across the page. The elegant curves and intricate details breathe life into each word they form. Bamboo in the Wind whispers tales from early 17th-century Korea. Created by Yi Jeong, it showcases not only technical skill but also an artist's soul poured onto paper. Through his brushstrokes, he captures movement and tranquility simultaneously—a testament to calligraphy's ability to evoke emotion. A page illuminated from St Luke's Gospel transports us back in time to c700 AD when faith was expressed through ornate scriptural texts. Gold leaf illuminations intertwine with meticulously written verses—each line radiating devotion and reverence for divine teachings. Trust your journey - another golden message that inspires us all along life's winding path. Calligraphy breathes life into these words once again; their elegance serves as a gentle reminder that trust is essential amidst uncertainty. A Japanese girl practicing her calligraphy embodies dedication and discipline required for mastery in this art form. Her focused gaze follows each brushstroke as she hones her skills, preserving a tradition that has been passed down through generations.