Folio from a Quran Manuscript - Public domain dedication image
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Section from a Quran Manuscript
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Genealogical tree from BL Harley 3099, f. 39
Drawing of busts in a genealogical tree starting with Adam, with a standing figure of God at the top. Image taken from f. 39 of Etymologies; De natura rerum (ff. 154-166), and other short texts. Written in Latin.
Decorated Initial L - Gold leaf illuminated manuscript
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Manuscript Illumination with Initial H, from a Bible
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Adam naming the animals from BL Or 2884, f. 1v
Detail of a miniature of Adam naming the animals. Image taken from f. 1v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Sister Haggadah'). Written in Hebrew.
Decorated title page from BL Add 27210, f. 2
Decorated title page depicting an arcade resting on mermaid caryatids and on columns decorated with gold flowers. In the middle of the arch, there is an angel's head with wings. Early seventeenth-century decora... More
Joseph from BL Add 27210, f. 6v
Detail of a miniature of the council of Joseph's brothers (Gen. 37:26-27), Joseph being pulled out of the well (Gen. 37:28), and smearing Joseph's coat with goat blood (Gen. 37:31). Image taken from f. 6v of Ha... More
Pentecost, illuminated manuscript - National Gallery of Art
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Arrival of Rollo in Normandy from BL YT 33, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of the arrival of Duke Rollo in Normandy, with the city of Rouen on the left. Image taken from f. 1 of Grande Chronique de Normandie. Written in French.
John Chrysostom from BL Eg 2339, f. 18v
Drawing of John Chrysostom, a fFather of the Greek church, and decorated initials. Image taken from f. 18v of Hymns and prayers, preceded by extracts from the Fathers, and followed by other prayers, imperfect. ... More
Purgatory: Dante observes the lustful from BL Eg 943, f. 110
Framed miniature of Dante (with Statius and Virgil) observing the lustful. Image taken from f. 110 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy): Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso, with a short Latin commentary; the Cap... More
Manuscript Illumination with the Presentation of Christ in the Temple ...
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Elcanah, Hannah and Peninnah from BL Royal 3 D VI, f. 116
Detail of an historiated initial 'F'(uit) of Elcanah and his two wives, Hannah and Peninnah, at the beginning of Kings 1. Image taken from f. 116 of Historia scholastica (The 'Ashridge Petrus Comestor'). Writte... More
Manuscript Leaf with Initial M, from a Missal
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Kaapse bloem - Public domain dedication image
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Gabriel from BL Sloane 3853, f. 124
Drawing of Gabriel. Image taken from f. 124 of Miscellany of tracts on magic, including The Divine Seal of Solomon (ff. 127v-137v). Written in Latin, English.
Image from BL Eg 1146, f. 260v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Image taken from f. 260v of Book of Hours, Use of Worms, with elements of a Breviary. Written in Latin.
Two angels bringing souls to heaven
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Raising of Lazarus - miniature, medieval manuscript
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St. Mary Magdalene holding a palm and a jar of ointment
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Death of Vortigern from BL Royal 20 A II, f. 3
Miniature of Vortigern within his burning castle, and a king standing with courtiers and a hawk. Image taken from f. 3 of Drawings with various inscriptions, distichs and poems (ff. 1-9v), verse lament of Edwar... More
David in penitence from BL Sloane 116, ff. 23v-24
Miniature of David in penitence, and decorated initial 'D'(omine), at the beginning of the Penitential Psalms. Image taken from ff. 23v-24 of Prayer Book. Written in Latin.
![Symbol of St. Matthew: angel, with (13) sack of seeds, (14) five loaves [without fishes], (15) the [unwashed] hand, head of dog having bread [of the children] in its mouth, (16) Jonah is cast up by the great fish, key [attribute of St. Peter], (17) sun, (18) Christ-child
with seven keys](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn8/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTYvMDUvMTUvc3ltYm9sLW9mLXN0LW1hdHRoZXctYW5nZWwtd2l0aC0xMy1zYWNrLW9mLXNlZWRzLTE0LWZpdmUtbG9hdmVzLXdpdGhvdXQtZmlzaGVzLWNhOWY5Ny02NDAuanBn/40/53/webp "Symbol of St. Matthew: angel, with (13) sack of seeds, (14) five loaves [without fishes], (15) the [unwashed] hand, head of dog having bread [of the children] in its mouth, (16) Jonah is cast up by the great fish, key [attribute of St. Peter], (17) sun, (18) Christ-child
with seven keys")
Symbol of St. Matthew: angel, with (13) sack of seeds, (14) five loave...
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Kshitigarbha - miniature, medieval manuscript, illuminated manuscript,...
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Creation of angels from BL Harley 3240, f. 4v
Detail of a coloured drawing of the Creation of angels, Christ in glory, fallen angels and mouth of Hell in the lower register. Image taken from f. 4v of Speculum humanae salvationis. Written in Latin.
Mark the Evangelist from BL YT 5, f. 12
Miniature of Mark reading a book and holding spectacles to his eyes, his evangelist symbol, the lion, observes, decorated initial 'I'(n), and three-sided border with empty scrolls/ribbons, at the beginning of M... More
Bird from BL Sloane 1171, f. 19v
Detail of a drawing including a bird. Image taken from f. 19v of Collectanea de Lapide Philosophiae. Written in Latin, English, Greek.
Zodiac man from BL Harley 5401, f. 39
Drawing of Zodiac man. Image taken from f. 39 of Liber medicinarum. Written in Latin.
Detail from BL Burn 271, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of illluminated initial. Image taken from f. 1 of Bucolica (index Bucolics, Eclogues)(ff. 1-16), Georgica (index Georgics)(ff. 16v-56), Aeneis (index Aeneid)(ff. 57-236). Written in Latin.
King David playing the harp from BL Add 15282, f. 302
Detail of an initial-word panel with King David playing harp in the middle flanked by a lion and a stag. Image taken from f. 302 of Pentateuch (the 'Duke of Sussex's German Pentateuch') with Targum Onkelos (ff.... More
Fall of Lucifer from BL Arundel 120, f. 4v
Detail of a drawing of God, Lucifer, and Hell's mouth. Image taken from f. 4v of Speculum humanae salvationis. Written in Latin.
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript - Public domain dedication image
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Siege of Jerusalem - miniature, medieval manuscript
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St. Paul sending a letter to Philemon
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The carrying of the Cross: Christ bears the cross
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Virgin Annunciate - Public domain dedication image
Scenes of The Annunciation were regularly depicted on the upper parts of large polyptychs, and that accounts for this small roundel, undoubtedly one of a pair with another, which would have shown the archangel ... More
Manuscript Leaf with Initial E, from an Antiphonary
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Decorated Roman alphabet, Anonymous, 15th century
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Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, German 15th century
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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Cherubim
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Fourteen Auxiliary Saints, Anonymous, German 15th century
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Decorative Letter "I" with Putti (Embroidery Design?)
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Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
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Jan van Eyck - The Crucifixion; The Last Judgment
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St. John the Baptist holding a book with the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
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The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise
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Aeneas at Carthage from BL King's 24, f. 59
Miniature illustring book I of Virgil's Aeneid, of Dido welcoming Aeneas in Carthage, with the good omen of the flying swans, and a ruined Troy in the background, and the first line of the title, in square capi... More
Initial G: Saint Blaise - Italian illuminated manuscript
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Habakkuk, carried by an angel, brings food to Daniel in the lion's den
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Antiochus from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 178
Detail of a miniature of Antiochus ordering prosecutions of Jews. Image taken from f. 178 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Decorated Initial A - Gold leaf illuminated manuscript
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Ten sons of leading Romans are sent to Etruria to be instructed in rel...
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Decorated Initial N - Gold leaf illuminated manuscript
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The Presentation in the Temple - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Initial letter L on patterned background
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Seal of Augustus, Duke of Saxony
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Cassetta frame, 16th century - Public domain dedication museum photo
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"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-B...
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March Calendar Page; Gardening; Aries
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Saint Stephen, Flemish illuminated manuscript
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Juno, Seated on a Golden Throne, Asks Alecto to Confuse the Trojans (A...
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Skulls and bones - miniature, medieval manuscript
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Wainscot, French Rose, Wasplike Insect, English Daisy, and Caterpillar
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"Prophet Muhammad Preaching", Folio from a Maqtal-i Al-i Rasul of Lami...
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Francois Spiering - Wandtapijt met de geschiedenis van Jupiter en Call...
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![[Triumph(us) Caesaris (The triumph of Julius Caesar), plate 9]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMDkvMjcvdHJpdW1waHVzLWNhZXNhcmlzLXRoZS10cml1bXBoLW9mLWp1bGl1cy1jYWVzYXItcGxhdGUtOS04OWEyNGUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/31/webp "[Triumph(us) Caesaris (The triumph of Julius Caesar), plate 9]")
[Triumph(us) Caesaris (The triumph of Julius Caesar), plate 9]
Plate 9 from series showing people in triumphal procession of Julius Caesar. After the painting by Andrea Mantegna. Bartsch, v. XII, p. 101.11. Gift; Ian Woodner; (DLC/PP-1984:513).
Cod. Ser. n. 2644, fol. 88v: Tacuinum sanitatis: Aqua funtium
Ganze Seite: Miniatur mit erläuterndem Text: Eine Frau trägt einen Wasserbottich auf dem Kopf von einem Brunnen ins Haus (“Aqua funtium” - Quellwasser)
Maximilian I., Kurfürst von Bayern
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"The Hare, the Lion, and the Well", Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna
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The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant", Folio from a Kalila wa D...
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Jacob Marrel - Twee tulpen met vlinder
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Ornamentale plafondschildering met in de hoeken voorstellingen van put...
Ornamentale plafondschildering met in de hoeken voorstellingen van putti spelend met bloemen en jagend met honden. Zie voor de andere helft SK-A-4656. Waarschijnlijk afkomstig uit het paleis van de Friese stadh... More
Frakturs illumination - William Potter, Massachusetts
Original Caption: Illustrated family record (Fraktur) found in Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application File W16373, for William Potter, Massachusetts., ca. 1800 - ca. 1900..U.S. National ... More
One hundred thirty-five woodblock prints including New Year's pictures...
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Paneel met drie banen goudleer, verguld geponst fond met beschildering...
Het vergulde geponste fond is beschilderd met omramingen van rocailles en S- en C-voluten, waarbinnen bloemenvazen. Onderaan zijn nog vruchten en bloemtakken en bovenaan vruchten en bloemslingers met vogels aan... More
Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles, 15 Juillet 1786, pl. III
Un Baquier: een juwelenkistje. (ringendoosje?) Ringen met edelstenen uit de winkel van Monsieur Moricand, Marchand Joaillier-Bijoutier, Place Dauphine, no. 30, Paris. Twaalf voorbeelden in kaders. (de ringen v... More
Jan Brandes - Kaapse bloem - Public domain dedication image
Kleurtekening van het een stuk steel en de bloem van een plant die voorkomt op Kaap de Goede Hoop. Met opschrift. Onderdeel uit het schetsboek van Jan Brandes, dl. 2 (1808), p. 103.
Ornamental Panel with Flaming Lamps and Sheet Music
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Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium / Sidy...
Astronomical chart showing the centaur Sagittarius with bow and arrow, also shows a laural wreath, a telescope, and a microscope forming the constellations. Illus. in: Urania's mirror, 1825, pl. 24. Exhibited: ... More
Jules Edmond Charles Lachaise - Designs for the painted decoration of ...
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Photo of Handkerchief, 19th century - Public domain dedication
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![[Optical illusion disc with man and frog]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTEvMDEvb3B0aWNhbC1pbGx1c2lvbi1kaXNjLXdpdGgtbWFuLWFuZC1mcm9nLTcyNjJlZi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/32/webp "[Optical illusion disc with man and frog]")
[Optical illusion disc with man and frog]
The disc is spun displaying the illusion of motion of a ball passing between a frog in a circle at the center of the disc and a man in a circle at the outer edge of the disc. Published in: McLean's optical illu... More
Portrait of 2 children - Daguerreotype, Public domain
Portrait, two children standing, younger one on chair Courtesy of Historic Newton
Eugène Pierre Gourdet - Partial design for the painted decoration of a...
Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise (French, died 1897) Public domain photograph of 19th-century painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Deux jeunes garçons nus jouant du cor
Signature - Signé en bas à gauche : "BERTEAUX" Inscription - Inscription au centre à gauche : "ombre du cor" Inscription - Inscription non déchiffrable au centre Inscription - Plusieurs inscriptions non déchiff... More
Sweet are the Flowers (valentine), England
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Valentine - Public domain portrait drawing
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Byzantine Illuminated Psalter, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript
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Manuscript Illumination with the Visitation in an Initial D, from a Ch...
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Two men eating from BL Harley 3448, f. 2v
Detail of a miniature of two men seated at either end of a trestle table laid with cloth and utensils; one is eating. Image taken from f. 2v of Flore de virtu e de costumi (Flowers of Virtue and of Custom). Wri... More
Initial V: The Ascension - Italian illuminated manuscript
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Initial N: The Resurrected Christ Appearing to the Marys
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Decorative Border - Italian illuminated manuscript
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Christ before Pilate, Anonymous, German
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The Ascent of the Prophet to Heaven, page from the Khamsa of Nizami
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Cod. Ser. n. 2644, fol. 95v: Tacuinum sanitatis: Candele
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Combat with Sword - Gold leaf illuminated manuscript
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Drawing of king Arthur finding a giant roasting a pig. from BL Eg 3028...
Drawing of king Arthur finding a giant roasting a pig. Image taken from f. 49 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.
Jacob Marrel - Twee tulpen met waterjuffer en vlinder
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