Mediaeval Collection (page 45)

Plague quarantine, England, 16th century
Plague quarantine. Artwork of a mother and child passing a quarantined house during a plague epidemic in medieval England

Medieval urine wheel and the four humours. Labelled in Latin, this 15th century diagram is designed to be coloured to show possible colours of urine (flasks on outer edge of circle)

Map of diseases, 15th century diagram
Map of diseases. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating which diseases commonly afflict specific parts of the body

Common diseases, 15th century diagram
Common diseases. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating which diseases commonly afflict the body. The diagram, known as a disease man

Leonardo da Vinci museum, Italy
Leonardo da Vinci museum. The building at right, the Castello dei Conti Guidi, in the town of Vinci, Italy, houses the Museo Leonardiano. The building dates from the 13th century

Da Vinci coat-of-arms, Leonardo museum
Da Vinci coat-of-arms on the wall of a farmhouse in Anchiano, a village near Vinci, Italy. This is thought to be where the Italian artist

Leonardo da Vinci birthplace and museum. This is the farmhouse in Anchiano, a village near Vinci, Italy, where it is thought Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was born

Mesue the Elder, Persian physician
Mesue the Elder (777-857), Christian Persian physician, at left, being received by the Caliph Haroun-al-Raschid. This Caliph was the fifth

Georgius Agricola, German mineralogist
Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), German mineralogist. Georgius Agricola is the latinised version of his given name, Georg Bauer. Agricola worked as a doctor in a number of mining towns in Saxony

Scaling ladder by Leonardo da Vinci. This was designed to provide soldiers with an easily transportable ladder that could reach the top of fortress walls

Map of Moscow, 16th century
Map of Moscow, Russia. This 16th-century map was drawn by the German diplomat, geographer and historian Sigismund von Herberstein (1486-1566)

Johannes Gutenberg, German printer
Johannes Gutenberg (c.1398-1468), German printer and publisher. Gutenbergs development of moveable type, combined with his printing press, allowed the mass production of printed books

King Renes Book of Love, 15th century
King Renes Book of Love. Artwork with three figures and a symbolic heart. This artwork is from the illuminated manuscript Livre du cueur d amour esprit

Circulatory system, 17th century
Circulatory system. Historical artwork of a human figure with internal organs and blood vessels shown. This manuscript is part of the collection gathered by the English antiquary Elias Ashmole

Paris hospital, 15th century
Paris hospital. 15th-century artwork of nuns and patients in an early medieval hospital in Paris, France. This is the Hotel-Dieu de Paris, founded in 651, the oldest hospital in Paris

Cardiac treatise, 15th century
Cardiac treatise. Page on the heart, from a 15th-century French work titled Le Livre des Proprietes des Choses. This is a later edition of a work that was originally published as De proprietatibus

Ensisheim meteor fall, 1492
Ensisheim meteor fall. Woodcut showing the fall of a meteorite in 1492 near the villages of Ensisheim and Battenheim (both labelled), then in Germany (German text across top)

Parchment use, medieval Europe
Parchment use in medieval Europe. Parchment is a writing material produced from animal skins, used in various cultures from at least the first few millennia BC

15th Century German woodcut print. Historical print of mythical sea creatures - from top: a bull, a dog, and a horse - from Hortus sanitatis (the origin of health), Johann von Cube (1491)

Invention of engraving, medieval Europe
Invention of engraving in medieval Europe. This engraver is holding a copperplate depiction of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child

The Eaters of the Dead, satirical artwork
The Eaters of the Dead. Satirical medieval artwork from a play titled Die Totenfresser (The Eaters of the Dead). This scene from the play depicts a bishop, monk, nuns, and others

Medical purging, satirical artwork
Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head

Medieval geographer. Artwork of a 15th century geographer using a pair of dividers to measure distances on a terrestrial globe showing the known regions of the Earth

Chinese armada, artwork
Chinese armada. Artwork showing the ships used by a fleet (armada) from China. The most famous of these was the fleet that explored the Indian Ocean and the coasts of South-East Asia between 1405

Tower of London, historical artwork. The Tower of London is a castle in London, on the northern banks of the River Thames. It is a palace and fortress, most famous for being used as a prison

Winchester College cloister arcades. The arcades are these arched corridors enclosing a rectangular open space. Winchester College is a public (fee-paying) school located in Winchester, England

Snake healers, 12th century
Snake healers. 12th-century manuscript page showing a scene described as depicting snake healers (snakes seen rising from the jar). The text above and below the artwork is in an Arabic script

Herbal medicine, 15th century
Herbal medicine. 15th-century manuscript page showing women gathering plants for use in herbal medicine. The text across bottom is in Latin

Herbal medicine, 10th century
Herbal medicine. 10th-century manuscript page showing Greek text over an artwork of a healer preparing a herbal remedy. The healer is grinding plants in a mortar

Zodiacal man, 15th century
Zodiacal man. 15th-century manuscript page showing a human figure labelled with the signs of the zodiac corresponding to parts of the body

Diagnosis from urine, 16th century
16th century medicine. A guide to uroscopy, diagnosing a variety of medical conditions from the colour and clarity of the urine

Jesus the healer, 12th century
Jesus the healer. 12th-century mosaic of Jesus Christ (centre, with halo) laying his hands on a woman (right) to heal her, while a group looks on at left

Medieval physician and pharmacist
Medieval physician (right) and pharmacist (left), with a medical book and shelves of herbal and chemical remedies. This artwork is from a book on surgery, Das Buch der Cirugia (Strasbourg, 1497)

15th century surgical equipment, artwork
15th century surgical equipment. Historical artwork titled Armamentarium, showing surgical instruments and an operating table

Copernican solar system, 1690 artwork. This heliocentric (Sun-centred) solar system was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Johannes Keplers birthplace. The German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was born on 27 December 1571, in the Free Imperial City of Weil der Stadt (near modern-day Stuttgart)

Islamic waterwheel, Cordoba, Spain. This is the Molino de la Albolafia waterwheel on the Guadalquivir River. It dates from medieval times

Islamic pharmacy ceramic tiles, Spain
Islamic pharmacy ceramic tiles. Shop-front of a modern pharmacy in Cordoba, Spain, decorated with hand-painted ceramic tiles

Laurent Joubert, French physician
Laurent Joubert (1529-1582), French physician. Joubert studied at the University of Montpellier, and received his doctorate of medicine in 1558

Saxon sundial. Vertical semicircular sundial over a doorway in the south wall of a church. This sundial has been dated between 1055 and 1064 AD and is one of the oldest sundials in Britain

Christs descent into Limbo, 14th century
Christs descent into Limbo. Jesus Christ (left) bearing a flag and walking over a fallen door and a devil holding a key to bring salvation to those in Limbo

14th century theological cosmography. Close-up of a geocentric depiction of the Universe that has a T-O (orbis terrarum) map of the Earth at centre

Building Noahs Ark, 14th century fresco
Building Noahs Ark. Noah (upper left) is receiving a divine message warning him of the impending flood for which the Ark is being built

Building the Tower of Babel, 14th century
Building the Tower of Babel. According to Genesis the people of the Earth built a tower to scale heaven. God intervened and punished them for their presumption by destroying the tower

Development of Arabic numerals. Table illustrating the development and spread of numerals from the 1st to 14th centuries AD

Thomas Aquinas, Italian priest
Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), Italian Dominican priest, theologian, philosopher and saint. Aquinass work on Scholasticism, the attempt to reconcile Christianity with Aristotelian philosophy

Leonardo Fibonacci, Italian mathematician
Leonardo Fibonacci statue. The Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci (c.1170-c.1250) travelled widely throughout the Mediterranean world and studied under leading Arab mathematicians

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Step back in time to the enchanting world of the medieval era, where history comes alive through captivating artifacts and stunning artwork. Explore Al-Idrisi's intricate world map from 1154, a testament to the incredible knowledge and curiosity of that time. Marvel at the ingenuity of medieval scientists with their urine wheel, an early attempt at understanding bodily fluids. Transport yourself to Hever Castle in Edenbridge, Kent, where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood amidst grandeur and intrigue. Immerse yourself in celestial mechanics as you admire mesmerizing medieval artwork depicting heavenly bodies and their movements. Discover the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, a masterpiece that showcases both geographical accuracy and artistic finesse. Cross Monnow Bridge over River Monnow in Wales; its sturdy structure has stood strong since medieval times. Journey to Barga, Italy, where echoes of medieval architecture still resonate through its charming streets. Admire Oronce Fine's remarkable world map from 1531; it offers a glimpse into how people perceived our planet during those times. Learn about Ladislaus I of Hungary or St. Ladislaus (Laszlo), whose reign left an indelible mark on history between 1040-1095. Feel like royalty as you explore Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland – a majestic fortress dating back to the 13th century. Gaze upon Saint Michael Arcangel's Byzantine icon from Greece; its exquisite craftsmanship reflects devotion and spirituality prevalent during this period. Lastly, delve into trepanation through awe-inspiring artworks from the 14th century – witness ancient medical practices unfold before your eyes. The mediaeval era beckons us with tales of exploration, artistry beyond compare, architectural wonders that have stood against time itself.