Codex Collection (page 5)

Asphodelus ramosus from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087170 Asphodelus ramosus from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Asparagus officinalis from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087168 Asparagus officinalis from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Dictamnus albus from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087166 Dictamnus albus from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Cyclamen purprascens from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087162 Cyclamen purprascens from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Acanthus mollis from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087152 Acanthus mollis from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

A leper approaches Jesus and asks him to cure the illness: Jesus agrees, miniature in the codex of Cristophore of Predis, a work of 1476

The Ark of the Covenant and the Beast, miniature in the Beatus of Turin (Commentary on the Apocalypse of Beatus of Liebana), codex on parchment made?

Jaime I The Conqueror (1208-1276), King of Aragon and Catalunya, miniature of the codex Book of franchises and privileges of the Kingdom of Majorca, by 1334

The conspiracy of Catiline, by Gaius Salustio Crispus, illuminated cover in a 15th century codex, manuscript 122

Harvest, grape harvest and the winepress of the wrath of God, detail, miniature in the Beatus of San Millan (Commentary on the Apocalypse of Beatus of Liebana)

Man decapitating the enemy, detail of the scene The Siege of Jerusalem (c. 597 b
Man decapitating the enemy, detail of the scene The Siege of Jerusalem (c.597 b.C) by the troops of the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar II (605-562 b.C)

Miniature for work Electorium Parrum Breviculum seu codex St. Peter, parchment 92, with scenes from the life of Ramon Llul (1235-1315), Majorcan theologian and philosopher

Assembly Pau i Treva held in Tortosa on April 28, 1225 and presided over by King Jaime I The Conqueror surrounded by nobles and ecclesiastics

Tribute from the citizens of Barcelona to Count King or oath of vasallage miniature in the Llibre Verd (Green Book), codex containing a compilation of the customs or habits

Men drinking from a fountain, Miniature from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, illuminated manuscript, 15th century

The harvest time and the grape harvest, Miniature in the Beatus of Valcavado (S. Beati of Liebana explanato in Apocalypsis S. Johannia), manuscript codex, 970

Farmer in sowing time. Miniature from Homilias de Beda, codex from the second half of the 11th century

Biblia Sacra (Vetus et novum testament), end of a chapter with miniatures of a Pantocrator and a Crucifixion in a 14th century codex, from the convent of Saint Catherine of Barcelona

Illuminated page in Beatus of Don Fernando and Dona Sancha, based on Comments to the apocalypse of Beatus of Liebana, codex from 1047

Iluminated page of the Codex Emilianense with kings Recesvinto, Knindesvinto, Egica, Urraca and Sancho among others

Emilianense Codex. Page with an illustration of the Seville Council II

Page of the Codex Vigiliano with illustration of Recesvinto accompanied by Oroncio, Antonio and Eugene

Interview in Alcaniz of the King James I the Conqueror (1213 - 1276) with Hugo Forcalquer and Blasco of Aragon before the conquest of Valencia, 1232

Merchants in a trade, miniature in Statuti Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300, with the scene of a scribe

Frontispiece with representation of different scenes, Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Masons and stonecutters, detail of the miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Detail of the Justice, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Sacramental Witness of Count Bernat I of Besalu the Tallaferro (? 970 - 1020), miniature in Liber Feudorum Maior, 12th century manuscript

Donation made by Bernat Ato IV and his wife Cecelia, viscounts of Beziers, as a dowry to their daughter Ermengardis, to the future Count of Roussillon Gausfred III in 1110

Bernat I Tallaferro from Besalu (? 970 - 1020), Count of Besalu, donates his son Guillem I the castles of Tautavel and Pena, miniature in Liber Feudorum Maior 12th century manuscript

Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300, administration of justice, detail of the miniature

Shipment of goods on a boat and illuminated initial letter with a sailor in a boat, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Investiture of a knight. Miniature in the Codex of Metz, 1290

Alphonse III The Benign (1327-1336) presiding the courts held in Montblanc, in 1330. Miniature in Llibre dels Usatges i Constitucions de Catalunya

Miniature from the Toros Roslin Gospels, 1262. Found in the Collection of Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

The Peresopnytsia Gospels, 1556-1561. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Peresopnytsia Gospels, 1556-1561. Found in the collection of the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine

Battle and Court of Justice During Henry VIIs March Upon Rome: A Page from the Codex Balduineus, c1340, (1907). The Codex Balduineus

A page from the Dresden codex, Maya manuscript, 1901
A page from the Dresden Maya Manuscript, 1901. The Dresden Codex is held in the Sachsische Landesbibliothek, the state library in Dresden, Germany

The Alaverdi Gospels, 1054. Artist: Anonymous master
The Alaverdi Gospels, 1054. Found in the collection of the Georgian National Center of Manuscripts, Tbilisi

Georgian-language Manuscript, 12th-13th century. Artist: Anonymous master
Georgian-language Manuscript, 12th-13th century. Found in the collection of the Georgian National Center of Manuscripts, Tbilisi

Illuminated manuscript of the Georgian-language Gospels, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous master
Illuminated manuscript of the Georgian-language Gospels, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Georgian National Center of Manuscripts, Tbilisi

Section from the Mayan Troano Codex, 15th century. The Troano Codex is a manuscript of the late period of the Mayan civilization in Central America

Codex Borgianus showing confronting deities, Mixtec, Pre-Columbian Mexico, 12th-16th century
Codex Borgianus showing confronting deities, Mixtec, Pre-Columbian Mexico, c1400. The Mixtec civilization flourished from c 1200 until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century

Zoomorphic form from the Codex Borgianus, Mixtec, Pre-Columbian Mexico, c1400. From the Vatican Museum

Mexican Codex From Central Mexico, showing family tree of Izatzcantzin. Aztec and Spanish Hieroglyphs. Berlin Museums

Codex Zouche-Nuttall is a pre-Columbian document of Mixtec pictography, 1200-1521. Codex (screenfold manuscript book) comprising 47 leaves, made of painted deer skin, painted

St Mary Magdalene, Salome and Mary Jacoby going to the tomb
Saint Mary Magdalene, Salome and Mary Jacoby going to the tomb to anoint Jesus body Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

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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.