Codex Collection

Codex Troano - 1
Part of a Calendar used by Maya priests, depicting gods and symbolic creatures Plate xx

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Baden
Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Breviculum Codex. Miniature. Llull preaching. Parchment 92. Page 5r. Baden Memorial Library. Karlsruhe. Germany

Codex Borgia. Ritual and divinatory mesoamerican manuscript written in Nahuatl before of the conquest of Mexico. It is related with the aztec calendar Tonalpohualli

Dresden Codex
Part of the Mayan manuscript known as the Dresden Codex : the illustrations appear to show gods and demons

Codex Borbonicus. Aztec codex. Written by Aztec priest shortly before or after tthe Spanish conquest of Mexico. 1562-1563. Detail fol. 17r

Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating from the 5th century, Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the Catalan Parlia
Alfonso IV of Aragon called the kind (1299-1336). King of Aragon and count of Barcelona as Alfonso III, from 1327 to his death. Son of James II and Blanche of Anjou

Basil II, surnamed the Bulgar-slayer (958-1025). Byzantine emperor (976-1025) from de Macedonian Dynasty. Detail from the Menologion of Basil II. 10th Century. Miniature. Vatican Apostolic Library

Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Mi
Market in the Gate of Ravenna in Bologna. Street traders. Frontispiece of codex Marticola dei Mercanti, 1470. Museo Civico. Bologna. Italy

Corpus Iuris Civilis. Code of Justinian. 529. Legislative compilation for a Roman law unification. Parchment codex. Folio 63v. 13th century

Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s. XIV. Detail
Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s.XIV. Detail

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

Codex Capodilista, 1442. Falconer
CAPODILISTA, Giovanni Francesco (15th c. - 15th c.). Capodilista Codex. 1434. Carlotus Capodilista de Transelgardi, nobleman of the lineage Capodilista, dressed in a falconers costume

WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire. Byzantine manuscript illumination from the Skylitzes Codex, 13th-14th century

Missal Vetus Oxemense. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. 12t
Codex Missal Vetus Oxemense. Anonimous. 12th-13th centuries. Parchment. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. Spain

World Map / Leipzig Codex
A German map of the world, showing various cities, rivers and seas

Royal edict of the Spanish Catholic monarchs, 1493. Manuscript on parchment, 15th century
AIS5383536 Royal edict of the Spanish Catholic monarchs, 1493. Manuscript on parchment, 15th century.; Museo del Ejercito, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto.

"Triumph of Renown" Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374)
AIS5386913 "Triumph of Renown" Allegory on the frontispiece of a manuscript by Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374) 15th century.

The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
8626258 The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by Italian School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Judgment of Jesus Christ)

Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco)
DEX5040800 Portrait of Saint Augustine (354-430), 7th century (fresco); (add.info.: Library of the Lateran Palace, Rome. Italy, 7th century)

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century
529131 The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza; Universal History Archive/UIG.

After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub
3742758 After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub. by the Norrcena Society

Basilius Besler: apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, Germany
5668973 Basilius Besler: apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, Germany; (add.info.: Basilius Besler (1561-1629) apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg

The Dresden Codex, also known as the Codex Dresdensis
2910724 The Dresden Codex, also known as the Codex Dresdensis; (add.info.: Mayan manuscript (known as the Dresden Codex). gods and demons are shown

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century
529132 The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century
529133 The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of a Spanish king, page from "Book of Genealogy of the Spanish Kings" by Alfonso of Cartagena
AIS5384922 Representation of a Spanish king, page from "Book of Genealogy of the Spanish Kings" by Alfonso of Cartagena (1384-1456) 1463 (manuscript); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables
AIS5378108 The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables, brought to Spain by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Emperor Constantine (272-337) receives the consuls Paulinus and Julian, in Codex Albeldense
AIS5336708 Emperor Constantine (272-337) receives the consuls Paulinus and Julian, in Codex Albeldense, 976 (illuminated miniature); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared)
AIS5336707 Third Council of Tolede of Hispanic Bishops under Visigoth rule in 589. King Recarede I (Reccared), called "the Catholic", King of the Visigoths of Spain ()

Comments of the Beatus of Liebana to the Book of the Apocalypse, 1086
3499643 Comments of the Beatus of Liebana to the Book of the Apocalypse, 1086; Diocesan Museum of El Burgo de Osma, Province of Soria, Castile and Lion

History of The Gaul
3600118 History of The Gaul; Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: History of The Gaul. Legions of Caesar fight against the Bretons to conquer the Island of Man, sanctuary of the druids)

Battle of Tarento, Miniature set in medieval times from a codex of the 15th century. Prince's Library, France
3600117 Battle of Tarento, Miniature set in medieval times from a codex of the 15th century. Prince's Library, France; (add.info.: Battle of Tarento. Second Punic War (213 BC-212 BC)

A Goat and a Deer, in "Treatise on Medicine" by Aldebrando da Firenze, Folio 109
AIS5371311 A Goat and a Deer, in "Treatise on Medicine" by Aldebrando da Firenze, Folio 109, 1356 (illuminated manuscript); Biblioteca del Palacio Nacional de Ajuda, Lisbon

Right of asylum in convents and churches: a knight is welcomed and sleeps in a monastery
AIS5379359 Right of asylum in convents and churches: a knight is welcomed and sleeps in a monastery, Miniature from the codex "The Entry into Spain" (Ms.Franc.21)

Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300)
AIS5379355 Sacred ceremonies practised during eclipses of the sun and moon, page from the manuscript (ms.8300) "History of the Mogul" by Stefano Nivibus Cardeira

First page of "Valter e Griselda", Petrarch's Latin epistle "Griseldis"
AIS5385584 First page of "Valter e Griselda", Petrarch's Latin epistle "Griseldis", translation into Catalan by Bernat Metge (1343-1413)

French costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912648 French costumes of the late 15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French costumes of the late 15th century)

After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub
3742759 After part of an original Icelandic manuscript known as the Flatey Book, from The Flatey Book pub. by the Norrcena Society

The Chastete tree (miniature)
CUL4850430 The Chastete tree (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); (add.info.: The Chastete tree, which turns off the lust and whose rest in the leaves causes fantastic dreams - IBN BUTLAN)

Miniature on grapes, fruit that reduces abdominal fat and thins - IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066)
CUL4938334 Miniature on grapes, fruit that reduces abdominal fat and thins - IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066). Nestorian Christian physician and philosopher of Baghdad. Folio 83r

Beatus from San Millan de la Cogolla, dated between 929-930
3499680 Beatus from San Millan de la Cogolla, dated between 929-930; (add.info.: Beatus from San Millan de la Cogolla, dated between 929-930)

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, or Tarquin the Elder
3600115 Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, or Tarquin the Elder; (add.info.: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, or Tarquin the Elder. Fifth king of Rome (616 BC-578 BC)

Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes (miniature)
CUL4850556 Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); (add.info.: Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes - IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066)

Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex
3499697 Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex; (add.info.: Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex. Precolumbian Period. Aztecs. Deity Quetzalcoatl. Feathered serpent)

Departure of Charlemagne (742-814) from Aquisgran to Santiago de Compostela (miniature)
3499685 Departure of Charlemagne (742-814) from Aquisgran to Santiago de Compostela (miniature); (add.info.: Departure of Charlemagne (742-814) from Aquisgran to Santiago de Compostela

Blessed of Valcavado (970)
3499717 Blessed of Valcavado (970); (add.info.: Blessed of Valcavado (970). 10th century. Illuminated codex. Also called Blessed of Valladolid. Representation of The Judgement of God

Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus)
532972 Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus); (add.info.: From the collection at the Vatican Museum.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Codex, a term steeped in historical significance and cultural richness, encompasses a wide array of ancient manuscripts that offer glimpses into the past. From the Codex Troano, an enigmatic Mayan document believed to contain astronomical knowledge, to the Aztec Codex Borbonicus meticulously penned by an Aztec priest, these codices hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. Intriguingly, Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex captivates with its miniature illustrations and is hailed as a testament to his intellectual prowess during the 13th century. Meanwhile, the mesmerizing Codex Borgia unveils Mesoamerican rituals and divinatory practices that were integral to their civilization. The Dresden Codex stands as one of four surviving Maya codices and offers invaluable insights into their advanced understanding of astronomy. On another note, the Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating back to the 5th century holds religious significance within the Monastery of St Catherine on Mount Sinai. Delving further into history reveals fascinating depictions such as those found in Folio of Usages showcasing Catalan parliamentary proceedings or Basil II's Bulgar-slayer moniker immortalized in Byzantine records. The bustling Market in Gate of Ravenna depicted in Bologna highlights street traders' vibrant livelihoods through time. Legal enthusiasts find solace in Corpus Iuris Civilis while art aficionados marvel at Falconer's work showcased in the illustrious Codex Capodilista from 1442. And finally, we encounter Trocortesian or Madrid Codex from XIV century which enthralls with intricate details that transport us back centuries ago. These diverse codices serve as portals connecting us with our ancestors' wisdom and heritage. They remind us that behind each page lies untold stories waiting for curious minds willing to decipher their hidden messages.