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[Portfolio cover, vol. I: La Basse Egypte.]

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The seated Muhammad discusses prophethood with members of the Quraysh.

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Umm Hakîm, in white robes and a black net face veil, seated before the Prophet, tells Muhammad that Abû Bakr would like to give his daughter 'Â'ishah in marriage to him.

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.

Abû Lahab and his followers hurl stones at Muhammad and Abû Bakr at the 'Ukâz Fair.

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.

Muhammad, followed by Abû Bakr and 'Alî, goes to ask support of his uncle 'Abbâs at the 'Ukâz Fair and to invite the people to 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.

Abû Jahl, his speech restored, again urges the people to abandon their belief in the Prophet, telling them that Muhammad is a sorcerer.

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.

Abû Jahl, Muhammad's most prominent opponent in Mecca, is angered at people of his tribe who will not listen to him.

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.

Hannâd ibn 'Umar kisses the hand of Muhammad, pledging his aid and allegiance.

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.

Jibrîl (Gabriel) invites Hazrat Muhammad for his night journey (the Mi'râj).

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.

Muhammad visits Abû Tâlib, who is his uncle and head of the Banû Hâshim, trying to convince him on his deathbed to become a Muslim.

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.

Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image

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Jamshîd enthroned flanked by an angel and a swordbearer.

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Rustam kills Alkûs. - Persian manuscript

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The baby Rustam in swaddling clothes is suckled by one of his ten wet nurses.

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Zahhak enthroned, surrounded by five courtiers.

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 birth of Rustam. - miniature, medieval manuscript

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 text concerns Zâl's fight with the Turanian hero Khazarvân, but the illustration shows Rustam in his traditional costume and mounted on Rakhsh striking off the head of a dragon with his sword.

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.

Le Grand Seigneur (i.e., the sultan). [1]

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Rustam slays Qulûn. - Persian manuscript

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Fra Angelico, British museum, 162. [The youthful David with a crown on his curly head, sitting on a settle, singing and playing on the psaltery.]

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The Visitation, anonymous printmaker, German

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Abyssinian priest and warrior - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Commedia dell'arte figures, Dance

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Mademoiselle Heinel, the celebrated opera dancer.

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Wallachia - Victorian era public domain image

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

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Sposalizio del gobbo nan - A drawing of a group of people in a kitchen

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Two Torch-Bearers

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Schema huius praemissae divisionis sphaerarum [page 5]

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Hercules and Cerberus

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Aldegrever Heinrich - Hercules and Atlas

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Karta Rossii Dzhenkinsona 1562g. Tekst str.10.

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Karta Rossii Antoniia Vida ok.1537g. s ottiska, gravirovannago F.Gogenbergom v 1570g. Tekst str.4

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Nûh [Noah] on the Ark. - Public domain dedication image

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The prophet Idrîs (Enoch) seated in a garden in Paradise.

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Mu dan ting huan hun ji p. 10

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Les peines et les plaisirs de l'amour

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Ertinger Franz - Ulysee et Penelope

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Ertinger Franz - Le Carnaval - Public domain dedication museum photo

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William de la Cour - Jacob de Gheyn II - La jardiniere Italienne

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Ertinger Franz - Le carnaval de Venise

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Ertinger Franz - Thesée - A black and white drawing of a man holding a sword

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Ertinger Franz - Pamone - A drawing of a group of people standing in front of a stage

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Ertinger Franz - Alceste - A black and white drawing of people in a room

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Rappresentazione d'un ballo di nobili ...

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William de la Cour - L'Espagnolette

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[Peasants dancing] - A drawing of a group of people sitting around a table

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John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

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Ertinger Franz - Armide - A drawing of a group of people standing around a building

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Ertinger Franz - Psyché - A black and white drawing of a woman laying on a bed

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Habit of the emperor of China, in 1667. L'empereur de la Chine.

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Ertinger Franz - Télémaque - A drawing of two women in a garden

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Mademoiselle des Chars dansant a l'Opera.

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Juan Sebastian de Elcano. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Les festes de l'Amour et de Bachus

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Ertinger Franz - La vénitienne - A black and white drawing of a man standing in front of a building

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Portugallia., Abraham Ortelius - Public domain old map

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Entrée des sieurs de Vroncourt, Tyllon et Mariment

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Entrée de Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy soubs le nom de Pirandre.

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Karta Ukrainy V.Boplana 1650g. Tekst str. 15

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Jonstonus Joannes - Taurus Castratus Bos; Verschnittener Ochs.

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Jonstonus Joannes - Elephas; Elephant.

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Onager Aldro, Wald Esel; Monoceros seu unicornu iubatus, Einhorn mit Mähnen. ; Mononceros seu unicornu aliud, Einhorn mit Mähnen ein andr art.

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Jonstonus Joannes - Dromedarij.

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Nieuwe Werelt kaert nautical chart - Public domain map

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Magny en habit de viellard dansant dans l'opéra de Thésée: Berain inv.

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Cornelis Danckerts I - La dance de Laloÿeau

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Habits des nymphes de la suitte d'Orithie du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

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Habit d'Indien du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

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Composuit Zeuxes Iunonem e Quinque Puellis; Parrhasius Velo, Volucris Ceu Fallitur Uva.

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Children of the choir of Westminster in number 8; the sergeant porter; the sergeant of the vestry; children of his Majesty Chapel Royal, in number twelve.

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Mademoiselle Desmastain en Pallas a l'Opera

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Aveline Pierre le Vieux - [Les noces de Pelée et de Thétis]

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Femme de qualité dansant. - Victorian era public domain image

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Mr. Hardouin dansant à l'Opéra d'Yphigenie.

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Le sieur Ballon et la delle. Prévost dans le ballet d'action des Scythes

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Driade. J. B. Martin inv. sculp.

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Commedia dell'arte - Harlequin - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Theatrical hornpipe?] - Public domain portrait drawing

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Representation du théatre ou l'on joue les comédies pour le divertissement du Roy de Tunquin et de son cour

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Ertinger Franz - Les festes galantes

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The Ambassadors introduction into the audience hall.

Jean Baptiste Vanmour - La sultane asseki, ou sultane reine

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Jean Baptiste Vanmour - Leventi, ou soldat de marine

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D'Engelze volkplanting in Virginie

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AHarlot's Progress, Plate 4 [Beating Hemp in Bridewell]

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Carte du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France : et des découvertes qui y ont été faites dressée sur plusieurs observations et sur un grand nombre de relations imprimées ou manuscrites

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