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"Exploring the Vastness: A Compendium of Knowledge and Art" Step into a world where walls are constructed not only with bricks but also with words

Background imageCompendium Collection: Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin

Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin compendium of Civil law (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Background imageCompendium Collection: GENGIS KHAN (1162-1227). Emperor founder of the

GENGIS KHAN (1162-1227). Emperor founder of the first Mongol Empire in 1206. Fol. 44v. Mongols tributing to Genghis Khan. Illustration of the first section with the history of the Mongols

Background imageCompendium Collection: A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669638 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium Maleficarum

Compendium Maleficarum
5669544 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium Maleficarum

Compendium Maleficarum
5669303 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium Maleficarum

Compendium Maleficarum
5672135 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Surgica. 1721. MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742)

MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Surgica. 1721. MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742)
CUL4872473 MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Surgica. 1721. MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Swiss physician and writer. Orthopedic leg. First edition, published in Geneva

Background imageCompendium Collection: A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669562 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669547 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum

A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum
5669604 A 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Surgica. 1721. MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742)

MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Surgica. 1721. MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742)
CUL4875531 MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Surgica. 1721. MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Swiss physician and writer. Cover of first edition, published in Geneva. Engraving

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium Maleficarum

Compendium Maleficarum
5669240 Compendium Maleficarum; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from a 1626 Edition of Compendium Maleficarum, by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual

Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual
5669268 Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual written in Latin by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Hyver

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Hyver
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Hyver, between c1672 and c1686

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabillé d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Marchand en Deshabille d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, Détoffe Siamoise, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, Détoffe Siamoise, 1687
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, Detoffe Siamoise, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité en Habit dÉsté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité en Habit dÉsté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite en Habit dEste, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Este, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Fille de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en d'Eshabillé d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en d'Eshabille d'Este, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Echarpe, between c1681 and c1683

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit... between c1678 and c1681

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualité en Habit... between c1678 and c1681. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme de Qualite en Habit d'Epee, between c1678 and c1681

Background imageCompendium Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Hyver, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Hyver, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Hyver, 1687

Background imageCompendium Collection: Der Sachsenspiegel (Fragment)

Der Sachsenspiegel (Fragment)
Fragment of a copy of Der Sachsenspiegel or Sassen Speyghel, which is a compendium of German law notable for having been written in Middle Low German (rather than Latin) in about 1220

Background imageCompendium Collection: Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)

Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)
488665 Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d.c.1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794303 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Frontispiece to Compendium of Anatomy, 1545 (engraving)

Frontispiece to Compendium of Anatomy, 1545 (engraving)
810271 Frontispiece to Compendium of Anatomy, 1545 (engraving) by Geminus, Thomas (1510-62); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compendiosa totius anatomie delineatio, aere exarata)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989463 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCompendium Collection: Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488343 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageCompendium Collection: The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath

The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath
531194 The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794299 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488345 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794317 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Witches destroying a house by fire, Swabia in 1533, illustration from

Witches destroying a house by fire, Swabia in 1533, illustration from
530458 Witches destroying a house by fire, Swabia in 1533, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCompendium Collection: Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath, illustration from

Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath, illustration from
530457 Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCompendium Collection: Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488347 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-46) by Remiet

Background imageCompendium Collection: Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488342 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageCompendium Collection: The Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d

The Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d
CHT307438 The Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-83), 1751-72 (leather, paper and ink) by French School

Background imageCompendium Collection: Witches dancing with the Devil, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum

Witches dancing with the Devil, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum
XEE940449 Witches dancing with the Devil, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageCompendium Collection: Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)

Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)
1066017 Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum) by German School, (11th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)

Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)
1066016 Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794309 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: The Hierarchy of the Church, from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum

The Hierarchy of the Church, from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum
472236 The Hierarchy of the Church, from Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum by Elias Ashmole, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughan, Robert (fl.1622-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: God is shown at the head)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488346 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794306 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794296 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794286 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Background imageCompendium Collection: RASHID AL-DIN (1247 - 1318). Compendium of Chronicles

RASHID AL-DIN (1247 - 1318). Compendium of Chronicles (Jami al-tawarikh). ca. 1307. Marriage of Mahmud Ghazan Khan (1271-1304). Khan mongol of Persia (1295-1304)

Background imageCompendium Collection: Pandora illustrata illuminata I. M Fausty M. D

Pandora illustrata illuminata I. M Fausty M. D
Pandora illustrata et illuminata I.M Fausty M.D. Joh. Michaelis Faustij Compendium alchymist. novum, sive, Pandora explicata and figuris jllustrata, das ist, Die edelste Gabe Gottes, oder

Background imageCompendium Collection: Elixir album Joh Michaelis Faustij Compendium

Elixir album Joh Michaelis Faustij Compendium
Elixir album, Joh. Michaelis Faustij Compendium alchymist. novum, sive, Pandora explicata and figuris jllustrata, das ist, Die edelste Gabe Gottes, oder, Ein guldener Schatz, Faust, Johann Michael

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium Gospel History Bologna Italy 1250

Compendium Gospel History Bologna Italy 1250
Compendium of Gospel History; Bologna, Italy; about 1250 - 1262; Tempera and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 26.8 x 19.7 cm (10 9, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Background imageCompendium Collection: siege Arbela era Hulagu Khan page Chingiz-nama

siege Arbela era Hulagu Khan page Chingiz-nama
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, page from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247-1318), c. 1596

Background imageCompendium Collection: siege Arbela era Hulagu Khan Chingiz-nama Book

siege Arbela era Hulagu Khan Chingiz-nama Book
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) of Rashid al-Din (Persian, 1247-1318), c. 1596

Background imageCompendium Collection: Hulagu Khan giving feast dispensing favor upon

Hulagu Khan giving feast dispensing favor upon
Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and princes, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles), c. 1596-1600

Background imageCompendium Collection: Miniature Compendium Saintss Lives Saint Catherine

Miniature Compendium Saintss Lives Saint Catherine
Miniature from a Compendium of Saints Lives: Saint Catherine of Alexandria Disputing with the Fifty Philosophers, c. 1200-1210. Northeastern France, early 13th Century

Background imageCompendium Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, games

Our Boys Clothing Company, games
Our Boys Clothing Company presents a variety of games, consisting of draughts, chess, dominoes, backgammon, cribbage and compendiums. Date: c.1895

Background imageCompendium Collection: Medieval Spinster. Manuscript c. 1340

Medieval Spinster. Manuscript c. 1340
Medieval Spinster. Miniature in The Smithfield Decretals. Compendium c. 1340 of the decretals of Pope Gregory IX. Manuscript Ms Royal 10 E. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND

Background imageCompendium Collection: Deal with the Devil. Illustration from scene

Deal with the Devil. Illustration from scene
" Deal with the Devil. Illustration from scene VI " Compendium maleficarum", edition from 1608. Xylography. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Library."

Background imageCompendium Collection: Compendium maleficarum, treatise on witchcraft

Compendium maleficarum, treatise on witchcraft. 1608. Deal with the Devil. 8th Scene. Xylography. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Library

Background imageCompendium Collection: Engraving of a tree in the work Arbor Scientiae (Science Tree) copy printed in

Engraving of a tree in the work Arbor Scientiae (Science Tree) copy printed in Barcelona in 1505 by Pere Posa, encyclopaedia written between 1295 and 1296 by the philosopher, theologian

Background imageCompendium Collection: MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca

MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Chirurgica. 1721. Cover of first edition, published in Geneva. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Background imageCompendium Collection: Habiti delle Donne Venetiane Dress Venetian Women

Habiti delle Donne Venetiane Dress Venetian Women
Artokoloro

Background imageCompendium Collection: The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath. From Francesco

The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath. From Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum Milan 1608. Woodcut

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0390000667
Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath. Woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum, Milan, 1608

Background imageCompendium Collection: KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin

KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin
" KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th). Human health compendium" (Fasciculus medicinae, 1491). First medicine book including anatomical illustrations

Background imageCompendium Collection: LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist

LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist
" LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Illustrated page with flowers of Carl von Linn駳 work " Compendium Botanices Systematis Linnean"

Background imageCompendium Collection: PENMANSHIP AD, 1887. American magazine advertisement, 1887, for Gaskells Compendium

PENMANSHIP AD, 1887. American magazine advertisement, 1887, for Gaskells Compendium, a self-teaching course in penmanship authored by George A. Gaskell (1844-1885)

Background imageCompendium Collection: COMPENDIUM MALEFICARUM. Title page of Compendium Maleficarum, Book II

COMPENDIUM MALEFICARUM. Title page of Compendium Maleficarum, Book II, a late 15th century European treatise on witchcraft and demonology

Background imageCompendium Collection: Splendid Yarns for Boys book cover

Splendid Yarns for Boys book cover
Front cover of Splendid Yarns for Boys, a compendium of thrilling short stories for young male readers, featuring an effective repetitive pattern of silhouetted cricketers

Background imageCompendium Collection: Internal anatomy, 15th century diagram

Internal anatomy, 15th century diagram
Internal anatomy. 15th century anatomical diagram of the internal organs of the human head and torso. The diagram, known as a situs figure

Background imageCompendium Collection: Topping Book Cover

Topping Book Cover
Cover illustration for compendium of school girl stories



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"Exploring the Vastness: A Compendium of Knowledge and Art" Step into a world where walls are constructed not only with bricks but also with words. This compendium takes us on a journey through time, showcasing illustrations from Latin texts that have stood the test of centuries. From Genghis Khan, the emperor founder who shaped history, to Rashid al-Din's Chronicles, this collection offers glimpses into pivotal moments in human civilization. It even includes fragments from Der Sachsenspiegel, an intriguing piece of legal literature. But it doesn't stop there – our exploration expands to encompass diverse subjects. Our Boys Clothing Company brings games and joy to young hearts while Zaccaria Lilio's Orbis Breviarium maps out the known world in stunning detail. Delving deeper into knowledge, Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin presents his treatises on astronomy and mathematics. These pages hold secrets waiting to be unraveled by curious minds seeking understanding of celestial wonders. Artistic beauty is not forgotten either; a frontispiece engraving from a Compendium of Anatomy captivates with its intricate details. And as we turn another page, we find ourselves transported back in time through Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue lithographs from 1937. Intriguingly eclectic yet harmoniously connected, this compendium unites disparate elements like Bartholomeus Anglicus' De Proprietatibus Rerum alongside depictions of witches carried by flying goats – reminding us that knowledge comes in many forms. So let us embark on this intellectual odyssey together as we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry woven within these pages – for within lies a treasure trove awaiting discovery.

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