Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment of a Bowl, Egypt, 11th Century CE (AD)
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Added drawing from BL Harley 603, f. 30
Added drawing illustrating a Psalm (2nd quarter of the 12th century), the text was written in the 1st half of the 11th century. Image taken from f. 30 of Added drawings. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a ... More
Mark writing from BL Harley 2799, f. 166
Detail of an historiated initial 'IN' with an Evangelist portrait of Mark writing. Image taken from f. 166 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three co... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 280v
Detail of a zoomorphic initial 'I'(eremias), made up of two snakes. Image taken from f. 280v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript"... More
Michael from BL Eg 1139, f. 205
Detail of miniature of the archangel Michael. Image taken from f. 205 of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named afte... More
Standing Four-Armed Vishnu, bronze
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Fragment of a Bowl, Egypt, 11th Century CE (AD)
Made in Egypt Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Raising of Lazarus from BL Eg 1139, f. 5
Miniature of the Raising of Lazarus. Image taken from f. 5 of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Raising of Lazarus is a story from the New Testament, ... More
David from BL Eg 1139, Upper cover
Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David and the lion. Image taken from Upper cover of Book of Hours, Use of Rome ('The Hours of Dionora of Urbino') (Eleonora Gonzaga della Rovere). Written in... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 92v
Detail of a decorated initial 'T'(andum) at the beginning of the prologue to Joshua. Image taken from f. 92v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Ha... More
Inhabited initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 133v
Detail of an inhabited initial 'F'(actum) at the beginning of 2 Samuel (2 Kings). Image taken from f. 133v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harl... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 210v
Detail of decorated initial 'I' with a clasp, at the beginning of Jude. Image taken from f. 210v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and... More
Chimú Copper Scale Balance, Peru
Peru Public domain photograph of copper object, archaeology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Burial from BL Eg 1139, f. 9 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the burial of Christ. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder... More
Luke from BL Harley 2799, f. 173v
Historiated initial 'Q'(uoniam) at the beginning of Luke, with an Evangelist portrait. Image taken from f. 173v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in thr... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 231
Detail of decorated initial 'P'(aulus) with clasps at the beginning of 2 Timothy. Image taken from f. 231 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three col... More
Ewer, 11th century, Iran - Public domain photo of museum object
Attributed to Iran Public domain photograph of ceramics object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Feet from BL Harley 2803, f. 282
Detail of feet, from an anthropomorphic initial depicting the prophet Zacharias. Image taken from f. 282 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley... More
Head of Amos from BL Harley 2803, f. 269
Detail of the head of Amos, from a historiated initial at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 269 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 232
Detail of decorated initial 'T'(itium) at the beginning of the argumentum to Titus. Image taken from f. 232 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three c... More
Baptism from BL Eg 1139, f. 3v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the Baptism of Christ. Image taken from f. 3v of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its found... More
Stephen from BL Eg 1139, f. 208
Detail of miniature of Stephen. Image taken from f. 208 of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder,... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 89
Detail of decorated initial 'S' with a clasp. Image taken from f. 89 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the ... More
Bowl with Central Fish Motif - Public domain photo of museum object
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Angel, 12th century, Burgundy, France
A statue of a woman holding a candle, France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment of a Bowl, Egypt, 12th Century CE (AD)
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Munajat (Confidential Talks) of 'Ali ibn Abu-Talib
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Castello di Amorosa, 12th century medieval Tuscan-style castle Winery;...
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Mural paintings in Risinge Old Church, Östergötland, Sweden
Medieval mural paintings (lime paint) in a vault in Risinge old church (Saint Mary's church), originally built in the 12th century. The paintings are from the 15th century...Medeltida kalkmålningar i ett valv i... More
Uppsala Royal Mounds, Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala), Uppland, Sweden
Uppsala mounds. The three burial mounds, dated to ca 600 AD, are also called the Kings' Mounds. In the background Gamla Uppsala Church, built in the middle of 12th century. ..Uppsala högar. De tre gravhögarna, ... More
Liber Floridus - cosmos - Public domain dedication image
Collection of medieval manuscript pages from various sources selected by BibliOdyssey.
Cannonball Pueblo, Cortez, Montezuma County, CO
2005 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Cannonball Pueblo was constructed and occupied during the late 12th century by people associated with the ancestral Puebloan Mesa Verde culture which flourish... More
Leaves from a Coptic Manuscript
Made in Byzantine Egypt Public domain reproduction of Greek Byzantine medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Khurasan Bead, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of stone archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pair of Earrings, Oval Gem Settings
Public domain photo of a golden object, Indonesia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment, 11th century - Public domain museum image. A piece of rock w...
Attributed to Iraq Public domain photograph of ceramic museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fragment of a Bowl, Egypt, 11th Century CE (AD)
Made in Egypt, Fustat Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chimú Miniature Litter Section, Peru
Peru Public domain photograph of figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mark writing from BL Harley 2799, f. 166
Historiated initial 'IN' with an Evangelist portrait of Mark writing. Image taken from f. 166 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and di... More
Obadiah from BL Harley 2803, f. 272
Detail of the head of Obadiah, from an historiated initial at the beginning of Obadiah. Image taken from f. 272 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL... More
Hua yi tu. Historic map, Library of Congress
Scale not given. Stone rubbing dated 1933? Original stone was engraved in Fuchang 7 nian, i.e. 1136 A.D. The stone is now in the Forest of Stone Steles Museum in Xi'an, China. Covers China in Nan Song Dynasty,... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 212v
Detail of a decorated initial 'P'(aulus). Image taken from f. 212v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the mo... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 150v
Detail of a decorated initial 'B'(eato). Image taken from f. 150v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the mon... More
Vase, 11th century - Public domain photo of museum object
Attributed to Syria, Raqqa Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramics vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Page from the Illustrations and Explanations of the Three Jewels (San...
Public domain photo of Japanese scroll painting, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 45v
Detail of a decorated initial 'V'(ocavit) at the beginning of Leviticus. Image taken from f. 45v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscr... More
Fragment, Egypt, 11th Century CE (AD)
Attributed to Egypt Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Decorated initials from BL Sloane 1044, ff. 44v-45
Decorated initials in a 12th-century fragment of the Psalms. Image taken from ff. 44v-45 of Bifolium of a Psalter, including Psalms 77 and 71. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and ... More
Hosea from BL Harley 2803, f. 264
Detail of the face of Hosea, from a historiated initial at the beginning of Hosea. Image taken from f. 264 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harl... More
David and his sheep from BL Harley 2803, f. 126v
Detail from the left-hand margin of David tending his sheep. Image taken from f. 126v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers... More
Text from BL Harley 2803, f. 4 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of text. Image taken from f. 4 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 151v
Detail of a decorated initial 'P'(lures). Image taken from f. 151v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the mo... More
Decorated initials from BL Sloane 1044, f. 124
Decorated initials 'R'(epelle) and 'A'(d) in a 12th-century leaf from a Sacramentary. Image taken from f. 124 of Leaf from a Sacramentary. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and natu... More
Photo of Miniature Tunic, 11th century - Public domain dedication
Peru, Ica Valley Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chinese Bowl with Flower - Public domain photo of museum object
Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279) Public domain photograph of silverware object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bowl, 11th century, Iran - Public domain photo of museum object
Attributed to Iran, Rayy Public domain photograph of ceramics object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coin Weight, Egypt, 11th Century CE (AD)
Attributed to Egypt Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Malachi from BL Harley 2803, f. 286v
Detail of historiated initial 'O'(nus) with a standing prophet, Malachi, at the beginning of Malachi. Image taken from f. 286v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in ... More
The Dormition from BL Eg 1139, f. 12
Miniature of the Dormition. Image taken from f. 12 of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir ... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 236
Detail of a decorated initial 'A'(pocalypsis). Image taken from f. 236 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of th... More
Amos from BL Harley 2803, f. 269
Historiated initial 'V'(erba) depicting Amos with a scroll, at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 269 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL H... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 227v
Detail of decorated initial 'P'(aulus) with clasps at the beginning of Colossians. Image taken from f. 227v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three c... More
Jerome from BL Harley 2803, f. 1v
Detail of the face of Jerome, from a miniature at the beginning of Jerome's letter to Ambrose. Image taken from f. 1v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. T... More
Bowl, 11th century, Iran - Public domain photo of museum object
Attributed to Iran Public domain photograph of ceramics object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photo of Hedwig beaker - Public domain dedication
This is one of sixteen extant Hedwig glasses, a type of beaker named after Saint Hedwig of Silesia (1174–1234), who owned two of them. According to an inscription on the bottom of this glass, it belonged a Germ... More
[Embossed leather binding on 12th century manuscript]
Alternate title from: Library of Congress Quarterly journal of current acquisitions, v. 5, no. 3 (1948 May), p. 50. Illus. in: Exposicio mistica super exod[um]. [Germany, ca. 1150] Published in: The tradition ... More
Disk ornament, 12th century - Public domain dedication photo
Colombia Public domain photograph of a pre-Columbian archaeological object, South and Central America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A Herring Buss, Meester w met de Sleutel
This unique print features the earliest representation of a herring buss. This type of fishing vessel came into use in the 12th century to catch the herring that was so important for the Netherlands. Like many ... More
To Sinai via the Red Sea, Tor, and Wady Hebran. Church of the Transfig...
Title from: Catalogue of photographs & lantern slides ... [1936?]. Caption on negative: Church of the Transfiguration and the mosque. Identified as the Monastery of St. Catherine based on captions for negatives... More
Aura an der Saale, Germany - Public domain Swedish church photograph.
Aura an der Saale, and St. Laurentius church, originally built as a monastery church in the beginning of the 12th century.. .Aura an der Saale, och kyrkan St. Laurentius, ursprungligen byggd som klosterkyrka i... More
Ruins of Dryburg Abbey, Scotland - late 1800s
Dryburgh Abbey is a ruined 12th-century abbey located on the Tweed River in the Borders region of Scotland. It is the final resting place of Sir Walter Scott..Dryburgh Abbey was founded in 1152 by Premonstraten... More
Montezuma Castle, Off I-17, Camp Verde, Yavapai County, AZ
2005 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Montezuma Castle is a cliff dwelling constructed by the Sinaguan people of Arizona's Verde Valley in the late 12th century. The Sinaguan culture thrive... More
Khurasan Coin, 11th century, Iran
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Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Khurasan Fragment, 11th century, Iran
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur Public domain photograph of plaster fragment, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Spindle Whorl, 11th century - Public domain museum image. A red and ye...
Peru Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Spindle Whorl, 11th century - Public domain museum image. A close up o...
Mexico, Mesoamerica Public domain photograph of ceramics object, Mexico, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bowl, 11th century - Public domain museum image. A brown bowl sitting ...
United States, Missouri Public domain photograph of ceramic museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jonah from BL Harley 2803, f. 273
Detail of the head of Jonah, from an historiated initial at the beginning of Jonah. Image taken from f. 273 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Har... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 207v
Detail of a decorated initial 'P'(etrus). Image taken from f. 207v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the mo... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 286v
Detail of a decorated initial 'D'. Image taken from f. 286v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of mediev... More
David and Goliath from BL Eg 1139, Upper cover
Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David and Goliath. Image taken from Upper cover of Book of Hours, Use of Rome ('The Hours of Dionora of Urbino') (Eleonora Gonzaga della Rovere). Written in ... More
Bowl, 11th century, Iran - Public domain photo of museum object
Attributed to Iran Public domain photograph of ceramics object, Iran, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Malachi from BL Harley 2803, f. 286v
Detail of the face of Malachi. Image taken from f. 286v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval m... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 228v
Detail of zoomorphic initial 'P'(aulus) formed of a dragon at the beginning of 1 Thessalonians. Image taken from f. 228v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versio... More
Pietà from BL Sloane 2803, f. 192v
Miniature of the Pietà, decorated initial 'D'(oulce), and full foliate border, at the beginning of a prayer. Image taken from f. 192v of Book of Hours, Use of Paris. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-175... More
Thomas from BL Eg 1139, f. 10v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the incredulity of Thomas. Image taken from f. 10v of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its ... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 67v
Detail of a decorated initial 'O'(sculet) with clasps. Image taken from f. 67v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, includi... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 206
Decorated initial 'I'(acobus). Image taken from f. 206 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the monstrous race... More
Washing of the Disciples' Feet from BL Eg 1139, f. 6v
Miniature of the Washing of the Disciples' Feet. Image taken from f. 6v of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named af... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 225
Detail of a decorated initial at the beginning of the argumentum to Ephesians. Image taken from f. 225 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three column... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 236
Decorated initial 'A'(pocalypsis). Image taken from f. 236 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the monstrous ... More
Pillar Fragment with Dancing Apsaras
Public domain photo of antique sculpture, classical or archaic, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Fragment, 11th century - Public domain dedication image
Public domain photo of a rug, fabric, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Betrayal from BL Eg 1139, f. 7v
Miniature of the Betrayal. Image taken from f. 7v of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir T... More