Death from BL Harley 2936, f. 84
Detail of a miniature of Death, at the beginning of Matins in the Office of the Dead. Image taken from f. 84 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection o... More
Muhammad performs another miracle by creating a spring of cool, pure w...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing Islam.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript
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A battle between Iranians and Turanians.
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Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: at the Clarion of the Fifth Angel's Tru...
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The Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry
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Hyena from BL Harley 4751, f. 10
Detail of a miniature of a hyena (Yena) devouring a human corpse, which it pulls from a tomb. Image taken from f. 10 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "B... More
Building of Troy from BL Royal 17 E II, f. 250
Miniature of the building of Troy, at the beginning of Book III. Image taken from f. 250 of Le recoeil des histoires de Troyes (Le livre nomme Hercules). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Nascien from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 68
Detail of a miniature of an admiral in a passing ship giving Nascien some food. Image taken from f. 68 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Jean de Courcy from BL Royal 14 E II, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of Nature appearing to the author, Jean de Courcy, in a dream and showing him the lady Vaillance, at the beginning of book 1. Image taken from f. 1 of Le chemin de Vaillance, and other tex... More
Bible, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript
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Monks singing from BL YT 43, f. 100
Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(antate) of monks singing. Image taken from f. 100 of Psalter and Book of Hours, Use of Saint-Omer. Written in Latin. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collecto... More
"Rustam Lassos Rakhsh," Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firda...
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Manuscript Illumination with Singing Monks in an Initial D, from a Psa...
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Manuscript Leaf from a Missal - Public domain dedication museum photo
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The Visitation: Mary meets St. Elisabeth
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Detail from BL Arundel 157, f. 52
Detail of historiated initial of the Temptation of Christ. Image taken from f. 52 of Psalter, including a calendar (ff. 13-18v). Written in Latin. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard fa... More
Manuscript Leaf with Foliated Initial A, from an Antiphonary
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The Transfiguration of Christ and the Raising of Lazarus from BL Royal...
Miniature from the prefatory cycle of the Transfiguration of Christ in the upper register, and the Raising of Lazarus in the lower register. Image taken from f. 4 of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Writte... More
Hydra from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 13
Detail of a miniature of a multi-headed hydra. Image taken from f. 13 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Judgement of Satan (Antichrist) - miniature, medieval manuscript
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The idolatry of the Ephraimite Micah: Micah and his mother adoring the...
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The life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
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Manuscript Illumination with Scenes of Easter in an Initial A, from an...
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Celebracio missarum (Celebration of masses) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 2...
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(elebrari) of a priest celebrating a mass. Image taken from f. 246v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as... More
The death of Jezebel: Jezebel is thrown out of the window by two soldi...
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Manuscript Leaf with Initial O, from an Antiphonary
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Manuscript Leaf with the Dedication of a Church in an Initial T, from ...
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Manuscript Leaf with Initial F, from an Antiphonary
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Adonis killed by a wild boar from BL Harley 4431, f. 124v
Detail of a miniature of Adonis being killed by a wild boar, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 124v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déba... More
Manuscript Leaf with the Resurrection, from a Book of Hours
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Saint Ursula and Her Maidens, Bohemia
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Alexander's army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 36v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's army before Darius' city. Image taken from f. 36v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writt... More
Manuscript Leaf with Initial R, from a Gradual
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A funeral service - miniature, medieval manuscript
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Marcus Porcius Cato (the Elder) delivering judgement on the case of Cl...
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Giovanni Boccaccio - Burning of Templars from BL Royal 14 E V, f. 492v...
Detail of a miniature of the burning of Templars, with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 16 of book 9. Image taken from f. 492v of De casibus virorum illustrium in French translation (Des cas des ru... More
Giovanni Boccaccio and Florentines who have fled from the plague
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Manuscript Leaf wtih Saint Dorothy, from a Book of Hours
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Manuscript Leaf with the Betrayal, from a Book of Hours
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P.S. Duval's lithograhpic & color printing estab! Artizans Building Ra...
Print shows a design for an advertisement for P.S. Duval's lithographic establishment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, designed as an illuminated manuscript leaf with large ornamental initial letter "D" showing a... More
Abû Hishâm and his friends discuss Muhammad and his new religion with ...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Three Christian monks attend a Muslim religious meeting.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 254v.
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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 171v
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Farâmarz, a son of Rustam, strikes Shîrm.
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Gushtâsb is greeted by Zâl in Sîstân.
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Tûs kills the Turanian warrior Arzhang.
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Dârâ, the son of Dârâb, sits on the throne with supports in the form o...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Rustam lifts Shangul from his saddle on his lance.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Hormuzd, seated in a small covered pavilion, talks with one of his fat...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
The troops of Bahrâm Chûbînah defeat those of Sâvah Shâh.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Hungarian coats of arms f. 438 - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Sergei Prokudin Gorskiy, Snimki iz Evangelīi︠a︡ 1603-go goda. V riznit...
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Saint Mark the Evangelist and Saint Sinibaldus Venerated by Members of...
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Manuscript Leaf with Initial V, from an Antiphonary
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The Right Hand of God Protecting the Faithful against the Demons
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Manuscript Leaf, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript
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Book of Hours, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript, Flanders
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Bifolium with the Decretals of Gratian
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Bible, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript
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Four Gospels in Armenian, tempera
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The Hours of Jeanne d'Evreux, Queen of France
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Book of Flower Studies - Public domain dedication museum photo
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The Cloisters Apocalypse, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript, Nor...
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Book of Flower Studies - Public domain dedication museum photo
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Book of Flower Studies - Public domain dedication museum photo
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Book of Flower Studies - Public domain dedication museum photo
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Book of Hours, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript, Flanders
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Book of Hours, tempera, page of illuminated manuscript, Flanders
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ChampionDesDames-Grenoble-Ms0352-f313v, illuminated manuscript
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ChampionDesDames-Grenoble-Ms0352-f328r, illuminated manuscript
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![[Children with vines and letters M and E]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MDMvMDEvMDEvY2hpbGRyZW4td2l0aC12aW5lcy1hbmQtbGV0dGVycy1tLWFuZC1lLTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/65/webp "[Children with vines and letters M and E]")
[Children with vines and letters M and E]
Title devised by cataloger. Margin and initial decoration for poems "Mystic" and "Early" published in "The Little Past" by Josephine Preston Peabody, Harper's magazine, 108:96 (Dec. 1903). (DLC/PP-1933:0185). F... More
Explicit of text, with initial, placemarkers, and miniature of Christ ...
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Manûchihr gives advice to Zâl about his marriage to Rûdâbah.
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Miniature showing 1. Venus enthroned as Queen of Cypriens, beneath a r...
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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Solomon's seal, illuminated...
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Giovanni Boccaccio - Medea., Illuminated medieval manuscript, illumina...
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Giovanni Boccaccio - Nicostrata., Illuminated medieval manuscript, ill...
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Three miniatures: Cain and Abel make offerings; Cain slays Abel; God ...
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Noah's ark, fol. 11r - Public domain dedication image
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Two miniatures, with text, initials, linefillers, fol. 15v
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Afrâsiyâb dictates a letter to Siyâvush.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Siyâvush and Afrâsiyâb feasting on the occasion of Siyâvush's marriage...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Miniature showing 1. Sempronia displaying her skill in rhetoric before...
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Miniature showing 1. portrait of Mariamne and Aristobolus shown by kne...
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Miniature showing the Empress Irene condemning her son, Constantine, t...
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The meeting of Rustam and Isfandiyâr.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Gurgîn kills Andarîmân. - Persian manuscript
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fol. 54v - Public domain dedication image
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Full-page initial E of Psalm 80, showing scenes from 2 Samuel 14. At t...
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fol. 87r - Public domain dedication image
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![The man who promised the impossible [cont.]; The cheat.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn6/L3Bob3RvLzE0ODAvMTIvMzEvdGhlLW1hbi13aG8tcHJvbWlzZWQtdGhlLWltcG9zc2libGUtY29udC10aGUtY2hlYXQtMDM3ZTJmLTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/68/webp "The man who promised the impossible [cont.]; The cheat.")
The man who promised the impossible [cont.]; The cheat.
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![The frogs and the dried-up pond [cont.]; The old man and death.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn6/L3Bob3RvLzE0ODAvMTIvMzEvdGhlLWZyb2dzLWFuZC10aGUtZHJpZWQtdXAtcG9uZC1jb250LXRoZS1vbGQtbWFuLWFuZC1kZWF0aC01ODU2YzctNjQwLmpwZw%3D%3D/40/67/webp "The frogs and the dried-up pond [cont.]; The old man and death.")
The frogs and the dried-up pond [cont.]; The old man and death.
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fol. 128r - Public domain dedication image
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fol. 130v - Public domain dedication image
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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 147r, illuminated manu...
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![The fox and the monkey king [cont.].](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn6/L3Bob3RvLzE0ODAvMTIvMzEvdGhlLWZveC1hbmQtdGhlLW1vbmtleS1raW5nLWNvbnQtYzU5Mjk5LTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/67/webp "The fox and the monkey king [cont.].")
The fox and the monkey king [cont.].
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![The doctor and his patient [cont.]; The bird catcher and the viper.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn6/L3Bob3RvLzE0ODAvMTIvMzEvdGhlLWRvY3Rvci1hbmQtaGlzLXBhdGllbnQtY29udC10aGUtYmlyZC1jYXRjaGVyLWFuZC10aGUtdmlwZXItY2M4YmE3LTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/69/webp "The doctor and his patient [cont.]; The bird catcher and the viper.")
The doctor and his patient [cont.]; The bird catcher and the viper.
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