Henares Collection

Courtyard of the archbishop Palace of Alcala de Henares, with scene of life and traditional costumes of the time

Complutensian Polyglot Bible by Cisneros. Page of Genesis. E
Complutensian Polyglot Bible. Is the name given to the first printed polyglot ot the entire Bible, initiated and financed by spanish Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517)

Source Size = 3973 x 2691
Opening of the Henares Canal of the Iberian Irrigation Company in Spain, 1867

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century
" VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura", with Spanish translation by Miguel de Urrea. Published in Alcala de Henares by Juan Graciᮠ (1582)

ORDOхZ, Bartolom頨1490-1520);FANCELLI, Domenico
ORDOх Z, Bartolom頨 1490-1520); FANCELLI, Domenico (1469-1519). Sepulchre of Cardinal Cisneros. 1518-1520. SPAIN. Alcalᠤ e Henares. Church of San Ildefonso. Saint Ildefonso Chapel

Ordenamiento de Alcalᬠlaw compilation promulgated
Ordenamiento de Alcalᬠ law compilation promulgated by the Courts assembled by Alfonso XI in Alcalᠤ e Henares (1348). Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Biblia Pol�ota Complutense (The Complutensian
Biblia Pol� ota Complutense (The Complutensian Polyglot Bible). Bible written in Hebrew, Greek and Latin (some parts also in Aramaic)

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"Welcome to the enchanting Courtyard of the Archbishop Palace of Alcala de Henares, a historic gem in Spain. Here, amidst the tranquil ambiance, we take a peek into the past through the pages of the Complutensian Polyglot Bible. This masterpiece, meticulously compiled during the 16th century by Cardinal Cisneros, showcases the Genesis narrative in its original languages, as depicted in this captivating image from the Page of Genesis. The Biblia Polígota Complutense, a testament to the intellectual prowess of the era, was influenced by the works of ancient Roman architect Vitruvius and the Ordenamiento de Alcalá law compilation. Let the beauty of this heritage ignite your curiosity and transport you to a world of knowledge and wonder."