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Aesop Fables. Gherardo, del Fora, Illuminator, 1480

Aesop Fables. Gherardo, del Fora, ca. 1444-1497 (Illuminator). Florence, 1480Created by: NYPL's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1480
The braggart [cont.]; The man who promised the impossible.
Aesop Fables. Gherardo, del Fora, ca. 1444-1497 (Illuminator). Florence, 1480.

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The wasps, the partridges, and the farmer [cont.]; The peacock and the jackdaw.

The wasps, the partridges, and the farmer [cont.]; The peacock and the...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The donkey who envied the horse's life [cont.]; The miser.

The donkey who envied the horse's life [cont.]; The miser.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The miser [cont.]; The greese and the cranes.

The miser [cont.]; The greese and the cranes.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The snails [cont.]; The woman and the servants.

The snails [cont.]; The woman and the servants.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The travelers and the axe [cont.]; The frogs.

The travelers and the axe [cont.]; The frogs.

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The fisherman [cont.]; The monkey and the dolphin.

The fisherman [cont.]; The monkey and the dolphin.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hermes and Tiresias [end]; The two dogs.

Hermes and Tiresias [end]; The two dogs.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The zither player [cont.]; The thieves and the rooster.

The zither player [cont.]; The thieves and the rooster.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The dove and the crow [cont.]; The rich man and the mourners.

The dove and the crow [cont.]; The rich man and the mourners.

Public domain image of medieval art, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The rich man and the mourners [cont.]; The shepherd and his sheep.

The rich man and the mourners [cont.]; The shepherd and his sheep.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The cowherd and the lion [cont.]; The sick crow.

The cowherd and the lion [cont.]; The sick crow.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The trumpeter; The reed and the olive tree.

The trumpeter; The reed and the olive tree.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The two boys and the butcher [cont.]; The fox and the monkey king.

The two boys and the butcher [cont.]; The fox and the monkey king.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The donkey and the gardener [cont.]; The bird catcher and the crested lark.

The donkey and the gardener [cont.]; The bird catcher and the crested ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hermes and the traveler [cont.]; The thieving child and his mother.

Hermes and the traveler [cont.]; The thieving child and his mother.

Public domain image of early renaissance art, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The pomegranate, the apple, and the olive trees, and the thornbush [cont.]; The mole and his mother.

The pomegranate, the apple, and the olive trees, and the thornbush [co...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The fawn and the deer [cont.]; The hares and the frogs.

The fawn and the deer [cont.]; The hares and the frogs.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The flea and the man [cont.]; The blind doe.

The flea and the man [cont.]; The blind doe.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The woman and the drunkard [end]; The boar and the mouse; The donkey in the lion's skin.

The woman and the drunkard [end]; The boar and the mouse; The donkey i...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The monkey and the dolphin [cont.]; The flies.

The monkey and the dolphin [cont.]; The flies.

Public domain image of medieval art, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The jackdaw and the pigeons [cont.]; The jackdaw at large.

The jackdaw and the pigeons [cont.]; The jackdaw at large.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The stepped on serpent [cont.]; The thirsty dove.

The stepped on serpent [cont.]; The thirsty dove.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The shepherd and his sheep [cont.]; The fisherman and the minnow.

The shepherd and his sheep [cont.]; The fisherman and the minnow.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The aged lion and the fox [cont.]; The wolf and the old woman.

The aged lion and the fox [cont.]; The wolf and the old woman.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg de Bibrach

Bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg de Bibrach

Picryl description: Public domain image of a crest, heraldry, coat of arms, symbol, free to use, no copyright restrictions

The weasel and the rooster. - Public domain dedication image

The weasel and the rooster. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The fox and the crocodile [cont.]; The roosters and the partridge.

The fox and the crocodile [cont.]; The roosters and the partridge.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The fishermen who caught stones [cont.]; The braggart.

The fishermen who caught stones [cont.]; The braggart.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The fox and the monkey king [end]; The tuna and the dolphin.

The fox and the monkey king [end]; The tuna and the dolphin.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The tuna and the dolphin [cont.]; The doctor and his patient.

The tuna and the dolphin [cont.]; The doctor and his patient.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The dog and the butcher [cont.]; The sleeping dog and the wolf.

The dog and the butcher [cont.]; The sleeping dog and the wolf.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The shepherd and the sea [cont.]; The pomegranate, the apple, and the olive trees, and the thornbush.

The shepherd and the sea [cont.]; The pomegranate, the apple, and the ...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, medieval or early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The blind doe [cont.]; The doe and the lion; The doe and the vines.

The blind doe [cont.]; The doe and the lion; The doe and the vines.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The doe and the vines [cont.]; The donkey, the rooster, and the lion.

The doe and the vines [cont.]; The donkey, the rooster, and the lion.

Public domain scan of renaissance or mannerist print or drawing, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The donkey in the lion's skin [cont.]; The sparrow.

The donkey in the lion's skin [cont.]; The sparrow.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The woman and the servants [cont.]; The magician.

The woman and the servants [cont.]; The magician.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The kingfisher [end]; The fisherman.

The kingfisher [end]; The fisherman.

Public domain scan of renaissance or mannerist print or drawing, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The two dogs [cont.]; The man and the shrew.

The two dogs [cont.]; The man and the shrew.

Public domain image of early renaissance art, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zeus and modesty [cont.]; Zeus and the tortoise.

Zeus and modesty [cont.]; Zeus and the tortoise.

Public domain scan of renaissance or mannerist print or drawing, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The wild donkey and the tame one [cont.]; The donkeys' petition to Zeus.

The wild donkey and the tame one [cont.]; The donkeys' petition to Zeu...

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The man and the Satyr [cont.]; The fox and the woodcutter.

The man and the Satyr [cont.]; The fox and the woodcutter.

Public domain image of a mythological scene, classic mythology, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The man who broke the statue [cont.]; The dog who came to dinner.

The man who broke the statue [cont.]; The dog who came to dinner.

Public domain image of medieval art, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The wolf and the heron [cont.].

The wolf and the heron [cont.].

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The old woman and the doctor [cont.].

The old woman and the doctor [cont.].

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Description of the book. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Description of the book. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The eagle and the beetle [cont.].

The eagle and the beetle [cont.].

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The bat, the thorn, and the gull [cont.].

The bat, the thorn, and the gull [cont.].

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, early renaissance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The snake and the crab [cont.]; The shepherd and the wolf.

The snake and the crab [cont.]; The shepherd and the wolf.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The kid and the flute playing wolf [cont.]; The crab and the fox.

The kid and the flute playing wolf [cont.]; The crab and the fox.

Public domain photograph of medieval manuscript, folio, 13th-14th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The crab and the fox [cont.]; The zither player.

The crab and the fox [cont.]; The zither player.

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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