Artimaeus

An illuminated V from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated U from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated T from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated S from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated R from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated Q from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated O from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated K from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated E from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right. There is one curly feature of this one.. Prior to the middle ages there was no difference between Is and Js. Js were introduced at that time. This letter comes from the book of Jonah and was the initial to his name.

An illuminated H from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminate

An illuminated G from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated M from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated L from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated I from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated N from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated E from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated E from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated D from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated B from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated P from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

Two punk giraffes out for a drive in a citroen 2CV. Be yourself. Life is too short to be anyone else.

An illuminated C from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial became a master piece in its own right

An illuminated A from a middle ages text. Since at the time the work of copying or translating took years of effort, it was little more trouble to richly decorate manuscripts. It also signified the value of the work. Each illuminated initial bacame a master piece in its own right

Two hassidic jewish giraffes out for a drive in a citroen 2CV. Be yourself. Life is too short to be anyone else.

Winner of the longest neck contest, the giraffe is an iconic African animal. This image projects serenity, peace and the calm of evening

Winner of the longest neck contest, the giraffe is an iconic African animal. This image projects serenity, peace and the calm of evening

An iconic sea reptile that epitomises freedom and a relaxed attitude. Sadly threatened by plastic polution in its habitat

A favourite of many,; walks like a duck on land and swims like a dolphin in water; the Hippo is one of the most dangerous animals there is.

A favourite of many,; walks like a duck on land and swims like a dolphin in water; the Hippo is one of the most dangerous animals there is.

Space, the skies and especially the moon have fascinated people forever. This iconic image comes from a film in 1902 by Georges Melies describing a trip to the moon by some scientists. Like Jules Verne, the transport is via a huge gun shell, shown here in the eye of the moon. This drawing by Melies was for a poster advertising the film.

One of the all time favourite African animals is the meerkat. A member of the mongoose family it is in no way endangered and a popular Zoo animal. It is noted for its social behaviour sharing duties of watching for danger and rearing pups.

One of the big things of the time was the bicycle. Here we see a sexy art nouveau lady with an anvil and bicycle.

Many of the art nouveau images we now have were advertisments. This is no exception, advertising a soap factory.

Despite the 1960s vibe, this image celebrates an art show in the late 1800s and was created for that show.

One of the big things of the time was the bicycle. Here we see an art nouveau lady riding flat out against a back drop of trees, while a crone sits in the foreground.

Any party is a celebration of friends, food and drink; getting together and having a fun time. This party from the late 1800s is no different.