Initial Collection

Initial page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, late 7th or early 8th century. Gospel of St John the Evangelist, originally produced in Lindisfarne, North East England

Statue of John Lennon close to the original Cavern Club, Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Virgin a
Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Virgin and Child. Miniature. Drop cap. Spain

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Byrsa Hill, the original Punic site at Carthage, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

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

The Comical Hotch-Potch, or the Alpahbet Turn d Posture-Master. Print by Carington Bowles, English, 1782
ALPHABET, 1782. The Comical Hotch-Potch, or the Alpahbet Turn d Posture-Master. Print by Carington Bowles, English, 1782

Bible Ms Letters
Ornamental initial letters from an English Bible

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Satires by Juvenal
Juvenal (Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis). 1st - 2nd centuries AD. Roman poet. Satires. Start of the First Satire. Leyden, 1532

Letter C adorned with a monk writing on a desk. Miniature from "
LRI4666665 Letter C adorned with a monk writing on a desk. Miniature from " Vitae sanctorum" (Life of the Saints) 12th century Coimbre, university library by Unknown Artist

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, (1370), 1937
A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, 1370. This is one of a group of manuscripts made for members of the Bohun family, who were earls of Hereford, Essex

Wallis in Tahiti 1767
Tahiti, in the Society Islands, is discovered by Captain Samuel Wallis of the Royal Navy, and after initial hostilities he makes friends with their queen, Oberea

Illumination from the MacDumon Gospel
An illumination from the MacDurnon Gospel, an Irish medieval manuscript

MS 293b
Illuminated manuscript cutting. Collage with historiated initial and border from a Choir Psalter. Maker & Production: Avila. Illumination, parchment and gold, circa 1482- circa 1492

Facsimile of Initial letter A with story of Abraham and Isaac, engraved by Ahasuerus van Londerseel after Peter van der
3555531 Facsimile of Initial letter A with story of Abraham and Isaac, engraved by Ahasuerus van Londerseel after Peter van der Borcht Brussels

Knight (letter "M"). manuscript from the beginning of the 13th century
GIA5036462 Knight (letter "M"). manuscript from the beginning of the 13th century.; (add.info.: Knight (letter "M")

Il Canzoniere de Petrarch or Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374), Padua 1472
GIA5035921 Il Canzoniere de Petrarch or Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374), Padua 1472.; (add.info.: Il Canzoniere de Petrarch or Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374), Padua 1472.); © Giancarlo Costa

Saint Brigitte of Sweden (1303 - 1373). 14th century manuscript
GIA5034695 Saint Brigitte of Sweden (1303 - 1373). 14th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Lettrine T : martyre de Saint Laurent. Enluminure tiree d'une Historia Sanctorum de la fin du 13eme siecle
GIA5034928 Lettrine T : martyre de Saint Laurent. Enluminure tiree d'une Historia Sanctorum de la fin du 13eme siecle.; (add.info.: Lettrine T: martyre de Saint Laurent)

Lettrine " a" and miniature representing the sophist, Philostrate. Manuscript by Boccacio (Boccace), 1430
GIA5036671 Lettrine " a" and miniature representing the sophist, Philostrate. Manuscript by Boccacio (Boccace), 1430.; (add.info)

Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain
GIA5036518 Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain, d'apres une miniature d'un manuscrit de 1497

A page of the Latin manuscript " De Excellentium Virorum Princibus" by Italian poet Antonio Cornazzano
VEN5027476 A page of the Latin manuscript " De Excellentium Virorum Princibus" by Italian poet Antonio Cornazzano (1429-1484). Ms. Alfa P. 6.4, F° 1

representation of the fighting between the Israelites of Joshua, and the Cananees
VEN5027373 representation of the fighting between the Israelites of Joshua, and the Cananees, for the conquest of the Promised Land

Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury
NWI4892309 Middle Ages: Page of a Latin gospel given by King Athelstan of England (895-939) to the Church of Canterbury, 10th century

Initial illumination depicting reapers and a gleaner
3732630 Initial illumination depicting reapers and a gleaner; (add.info.: Initial illumination depicting reapers and a gleaner. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198388 Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198384 Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198363 Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198348 Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter N: antique lettrine, Norwegian, Nice, Nenuphars, Nid. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198328 Letter N: antique lettrine, Norwegian, Nice, Nenuphars, Nid. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

The Historia Naturalis
3507272 The Historia Naturalis; (add.info.: Illuminated initial from the Historia Naturalis. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive

Title page calligraphed with a siren with an animal's paw and a knight out of a snail shell with a tail and legs
FLO4630692 Title page calligraphed with a siren with an animal's paw and a knight out of a snail shell with a tail and legs

Lettrines, calligraphy and decorative borders of the manuscript of the Royal Library of Paris - Lithography after
FLO4630691 Lettrines, calligraphy and decorative borders of the manuscript of the Royal Library of Paris - Lithography after the manuscript enlumine of the Chronicles (from 1322 to 1400)

Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198347 Letter L: 13th century lettrine, Lapon, Lyon, Liseron, Lyre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter D: Modern Gothic, Dalmatian, Dungeon, Digitale, Doloire. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198383 Letter D: Modern Gothic, Dalmatian, Dungeon, Digitale, Doloire. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris
FLO4643746 Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris, Heidelberg and Munich - Chromolithography

Initial letter depicting an astronomer observing the sky
5311872 Initial letter depicting an astronomer observing the sky; (add.info.: Initial letter depicting an astronomer observing the sky and making measurements using a quadrant)

Initial letter T depicting a boy resting by a signpost, 1850
3331118 Initial letter T depicting a boy resting by a signpost, 1850; (add.info.: Initial letter T depicting a boy resting by a signpost, by George Heywood Sumner (1853-1940)

Lettrine X. Illumination from a 14th century manuscript
GIA5033561 Lettrine X. Illumination from a 14th century manuscript.; (add.info.: Lettrine X. Illumination from a 14th century manuscript.); © Giancarlo Costa

The hymn of hymns: a scene of love between two young men Page of the Bible manuscript of Borso d'Este (1413-1471)
VEN5027393 The hymn of hymns: a scene of love between two young men Page of the Bible manuscript of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

The author presents his work to his lord Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Este
VEN5027500 The author presents his work to his lord Borso d'Este (1413-1471), Duke of Este. Page of the manuscript of the "Book of the Savior" (Libro del salvatore) (ms)

Breviarium romanum (Roman breviary). Illuminated manuscript representing the annunciation
VEN5027484 Breviarium romanum (Roman breviary). Illuminated manuscript representing the annunciation, the nativity and some zodiac signs

Lettrine "h" representing the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist in the Jordan River with the dove
GIA5036649 Lettrine "h" representing the baptism of Christ by Saint John the Baptist in the Jordan River with the dove symbol of the Holy Spirit

Page de manuscrit du "Ninfale fiesolano", de Giovanni Boccace, 1344 - 1346. Ed. du 15eme siecle
GIA5036800 Page de manuscrit du "Ninfale fiesolano", de Giovanni Boccace, 1344 - 1346. Ed. du 15eme siecle.; © Giancarlo Costa

De Romulo primo romanorum rege de Petrarque ou Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374) ms. XIV
GIA5035918 De Romulo primo romanorum rege de Petrarque ou Francesco Petrarca (1304 - 1374) ms. XIV; © Giancarlo Costa

A scientist performing a calculation on an armillary sphere (" S")
GIA5034681 A scientist performing a calculation on an armillary sphere (" S"). Manuscript of the works of Aristotle, 13th century.; © Giancarlo Costa

Lettrine O representant Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527
GIA5034902 Lettrine O representant Saint Benoit de Nursie (ne a Nurcie (Nurcia) en Ombrie vers 480 - 527) qui recoit le viatique (communion portee a un mourant)

Giovanni Boccaccio (Boccaccio). Miniature from a 15th century manuscript of the Filocolo (1336-1338)
GIA5034844 Giovanni Boccaccio (Boccaccio). Miniature from a 15th century manuscript of the Filocolo (1336-1338).; © Giancarlo Costa

Various personal seals from the time of King Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV
FLO4974704 Various personal seals from the time of King Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI and Edward IV. Handcoloured etching drawn

Representation of grele phenomene. Miniature taken from " De Agricoltura" by the Greek philosopher Aristotle
GIA5036008 Representation of grele phenomene. Miniature taken from " De Agricoltura" by the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC). 14th century; © Giancarlo Costa

Miniature representant un cultivateur. Lettrine "M" - in "Naturalis Historiae" de Pline
GIA5036793 Miniature representant un cultivateur. Lettrine "M" - in "Naturalis Historiae" de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79).; (add.info.: Miniature representant un cultivateur)

Doctor and sick - manuscript of Aristotle, 13th century
GIA5036724 Doctor and sick - manuscript of Aristotle, 13th century.; © Giancarlo Costa

Letter X. Manuscript from the 14th century
GIA5033554 Letter X. Manuscript from the 14th century.; (add.info.: Letter X. Manuscript from the 14th century.); © Giancarlo Costa

Solfege: page of a codex representing the Guidonian hand. The hand of Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo)
VEN5027260 Solfege: page of a codex representing the Guidonian hand. The hand of Guido d'Arezzo (Gui or Guy d'Arezzo)

Portrait of Saint Jerome, monsters, the parable of Solomon. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este
VEN5027422 Portrait of Saint Jerome, monsters, the parable of Solomon. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Representation of miraculous fishing: Peter and Andre after collecting many fish in their nets will become men's
VEN5027414 Representation of miraculous fishing: Peter and Andre after collecting many fish in their nets will become men's fishermen - Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este

The construction of the temple of Jerusalem by King Solomon Detail of a page from the manuscript of the Bible of Borso
VEN5027372 The construction of the temple of Jerusalem by King Solomon Detail of a page from the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, c.1869 (chromo)
DUV4198394 Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, c.1869 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, Arabic, Abbey, Aubepine, Armes)

Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana
DUV4198355 Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana)

Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame
DUV4198326 Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument

Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie
DUV4198290 Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume

Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme
DUV4198280 Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme

Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)
DUV4198269 Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly).; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)

Lettrine opening a chapter of Gulliver's adventures by Swift: the letter L is held between his teeth by the mouth
PCT4284510 Lettrine opening a chapter of Gulliver's adventures by Swift: the letter L is held between his teeth by the mouth of a giant - Garnier edition late 19th century

A music master ("P") - in " Treatise de Musique" by Elias Salomonis
GIA5036490 A music master ("P") - in " Treatise de Musique" by Elias Salomonis.; (add.info.: A music master ("P")

Representation of King David playing tintintinnabuli (bells). Miniature from a 14th century manuscript
VEN5028141 Representation of King David playing tintintinnabuli (bells). Miniature from a 14th century manuscript, Biblioteca estense de Modene, Italy; Biblioteca Estense Universitaria

Illuminated lettrine " s" from the musical codex Q15, work by the composer Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474)
VEN5027721 Illuminated lettrine " s" from the musical codex Q15, work by the composer Guillaume Dufay (1400-1474), 15th century

The Song of Songs: a love scene between two young men. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este
VEN5027400 The Song of Songs: a love scene between two young men. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

First page of Book I: representation of a swan, of floreau motifs. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso
VEN5027379 First page of Book I: representation of a swan, of floreau motifs. Page of the manuscript of the Bible of Borso d'Este (1413-1471) (Bibbia, Breviario d'Ercole) (Vol)

Various personal seals from the time of Henry VII and Henry VII, and a promisory deed by Robert Batheman from 1308
FLO4974708 Various personal seals from the time of Henry VII and Henry VII, and a promisory deed by Robert Batheman from 1308

A fisherman, a miniature of a 14th century manuscript
GIA5035828 A fisherman, a miniature of a 14th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

A miniature from a 13th century manuscript
GIA5034823 A miniature from a 13th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Letter E: Italian Renaissance, Scottish, Hermitage, Eglantines, Equerre. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198377 Letter E: Italian Renaissance, Scottish, Hermitage, Eglantines, Equerre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter F: 13th century lettrine, Finnish, Fountain, Fuchsia, Franciscan. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198375 Letter F: 13th century lettrine, Finnish, Fountain, Fuchsia, Franciscan. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter G: Romanesque style, Georgian, Galerie, Geranium, Gourde. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198374 Letter G: Romanesque style, Georgian, Galerie, Geranium, Gourde. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Illuminated initial depicting Philosophy, the mother of learning
1578289 Illuminated initial depicting Philosophy, the mother of learning; (add.info.: Illuminated initial depicting Philosophy, the mother of learning)

Doctor and sick. Aristotle manuscript. 13th century
GIA5036746 Doctor and sick. Aristotle manuscript. 13th century.; (add.info.: Doctor and sick. Aristotle manuscript. 13th century.); © Giancarlo Costa

A wine trader. Lettrine E. Miniature from a 14th century manuscript
GIA5035832 A wine trader. Lettrine E. Miniature from a 14th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa

Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament
FLO4987850 Specimens of the spiral, diagonal and zoomorphic designs in Celtic ornament, and later Anglo-Saxon ornament. Initials, ribbons and animals from illuminated manuscripts

Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician
CUL4868290 Epiphany - CISNEROS, Francisco Jimenez de (1436-1517). Spanish clergy and politician. Page with miniature depicting the Ephiphany. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN

Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests
VEN5027496 Page from the manuscript "Breviarum romanum", a book for the use of Catholic priests, the Roman breviary was published by Pope Pius V

Allegory of Astronomy. 15th century manuscript
GIA5036694 Allegory of Astronomy. 15th century manuscript.; (add.info.: Allegory of Astronomy. 15th century manuscript.); © Giancarlo Costa

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"Exploring the Richness of History: Initial Glimpses into Ancient Manuscripts, Artworks, and Landmarks" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of "initials. " From the mesmerizing pages of the Lindisfarne Gospels to a statue honoring John Lennon near the original Cavern Club, these hints offer glimpses into various aspects of history. Imagine knights on horseback engaging in a medieval tournament, one triumphant warrior being presented with a trophy. This French manuscript illumination from the 15th century transports us to an era filled with chivalry and honor. Delving deeper into music's past, Choirbook number 9 takes us on a melodic journey through Gregorian chants from the 15th century. The ethereal voices echo through time, connecting us to ancient traditions. Traveling further south, Byrsa Hill stands proudly as Carthage's original Punic site. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it whispers tales of ancient civilizations and their enduring legacies. Shifting gears towards amusement and entertainment, Carington Bowles' print titled "The Comical Hotch-Potch" invites laughter with its whimsical portrayal of an alphabet turn d posture-master. A glimpse into English humor from 1782. Venturing even further back in time reveals Satires by Juvenal and Corpus Iuris Civilis – literary treasures that shed light on Roman society and law during their respective periods. Returning to sacred melodies once again is Choirbook number Its delicate pages carry enchanting Gregorian chants that have graced countless religious ceremonies throughout centuries - transporting souls closer to divinity. Marvel at intricate craftsmanship within initial letters found in ancient manuscripts like the Book of Kells or Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours. These masterpieces showcase dedication and skill while preserving stories for generations yet unborn. Finally, Anne Boleyn's portrait from 1532 reminds us of the captivating figures that shaped history.