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[Half title of text, vol. I, La Basse Egypte.]

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

[Inside cover and bookplate, vol. I, La Basse Egypte.]

Jesus surrounded by symbols of the four Evangelists

The Jews of Damascus find a large jug inscribed with the Muslim profession of faith (shahâdah) and try to destroy it, but they are unsuccessful.

An old man who is cured after drinking from the miraculous healing fountain talks to the leader of the Banû Junda'.

The seated Muhammad discusses prophethood with members of the Quraysh.

Mutî' and his idol collapse before the Prophet Muhammad, and the Jews beg Muhammad to restore Mutî's life.

The Prophet causes a spring to come forth and cures Abû Jahl with its waters, but Abû Jahl then accuses Muhammad of sorcery.

Abû Tâlib, 'Abbâs ibn al-Muttalib, and other leaders of the Quraysh question Muhammad about his miraculous night journey.

Abû Bakr and the Prophet's nephews ask the Sakifîs for the hand of their daughter Barîrah in marriage to Muhammad.

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.

Abû Hishâm of Medina kisses the hand of the Prophet.

Nufayl reads a letter from the Jews of Bayt al-Muqaddas (the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem) about Muhammad to his followers, who include five women.

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

Nufayl tells the Jews that he wants to send a delegation to Muhammad.

Muhammad with a companion meets with the Banû Junda', who have converted to Islam.

An erstwhile rich man, Najiz ibn Farrâsh, who was cursed by the Prophet, now a beggar.

Meccan leaders and the Hashimites gather around Muhammad for the marriage ceremony.

Abû Jahl loses his speech after he curses Muhammad.

[Back cover of binding], illuminated manuscript

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.

Hannâd ibn 'Umar and members of the Tamîm tribe seated before Muhammad.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr visit the Banû Salîmah tribe.

Nu'mân kisses the hand of Muhammad, embracing Islam.

Muhammad performs another miracle by creating a spring of cool, pure water in the desert camp of the Banû Junda'.

'Abbâs, Muhammad's uncle, asks Abû Lahab to provide Muhammad with funds so that he can marry.

Ibn Husayn, Mâlik ibn Jabal, and 'Alâ' ibn 'Alâ' of the Fîrâzâ tribe become Muslims.

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

Muhammad discusses Islam with leaders of the Banî Sa'sa'ah tribe, including 'Âmir ibn Sa'sa'ah.

'Abbâs, the servant of the brothers 'Utbah and Shaybah of the clan of 'Abd Shams, kisses the feet of Muhammad in recognition of his prophethood.

Abû Jahl begs Muhammad to heal him.

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Foldover, illuminated manuscript

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

Muhammad at al-Masjid al-Aqsâ leads the earlier prophets and angels in prayer.

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

Illuminated pages - Arabic illuminated manuscript

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

Muhammad visits Abû Lahab in his camp.

Mutî', who has been restored to life by the Prophet, stands in front of him, his idol lying at his feet, and he converts to Islam.

Abû Hishâm, sitting with two friends in an eyvân, tells them that he has become a Muslim.

Nufayl ibn Ghawth, seated at a low desk, reads a passage from the Old Testament that refers to the coming of the Prophet Muhammad.

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.

Muhammad, mounted on Burâq accompanied by Jibrîl and host angels, rises to the heavens on his way to al-Masjid al-Aqsâ.

Hamzah, an uncle of the Prophet although of about the same age, dressed in gold armor and holding a sword, threatens to punish those of the Quraysh who are not faithful to Muhammad after Abû Tâlib's death.

Muhammad, seated before a mihrab made of inlaid wood, talks to the leaders of the Kindah tribe.

Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript

Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.

Rustam kills Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript

Tawurk, the grandfather of Garshâsp, captures Sarnud of Hind (India).

Zâl kills the Turanian hero Kulbâd.

Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image

Rustam's Third Feat: he kills a dragon.

Suhrâb menaces Rustam with a knife.

Front cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Afrâsiâb and his troops pursue the army of Qarân.

Rustam kills the castellan of Mount Sipand.

Barzû's mother tells Rustam of the lineage of her son.

The youthful Iranian king Naudar led captive before the enthroned Turanian ruler Afrâsiyâb.

Barzû, the grandson of Rustam, captures Gurgîn.

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

Suhrâb removes Gurdâfrîd's helmet and discovers his adversary is a woman.

Rustam drags Sûdâbah from her throne.

Manûchihr lifts his fleeing uncle.

Manûchihr beheads his uncle Salm in battle.

Zâl before the palace of Rûdâbah.

Kubâd kills the Turanian warrior Bârmân.

The sîmurgh brings Zâl to Sâm. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Rustam's Seventh Feat: he kills the white dîv.

Rustam wrestles with Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript

Rustam drinks wine with Kay Qubâd.

Garshâsp captured the dîv Mahrâs.

Jamshîd enthroned flanked by an angel and a swordbearer.

Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript

Rustam kills Alkûs. - Persian manuscript

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.

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

[Title page] [Sarlawh?] with "marginal drawings of gold plants, trees, and animals".

The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

Manûchihr and his army degeat the forces of Kâkvî, the grandson of Zahhâk.

Garshâsp hits a lion with his mace.

Garshâsp, an ancestor of Rustam, kills a dragon with a lance.

Mihrâs wrestles with Barzû's dîv before the entrance to the dîv's cave.

Siyâvush undergoes the fire ordeal.

Rustam kneels, grieving before the mortally wounded Suhrâb.

Kay Kâ'ûs receives his grandson Kay Khusrau.

Siyâvush plays polo with Afrâsiyâb.

Gîv, dressed in a tiger-skin coat and helmet, leads the young Kay Khusrau and his mother Farangîs across the Oxus.

Kay Khusrau enthroned, surrounded by eight courtiers.

The king of Hâmâvarân sues Rustam for peace.

Rustam's Fourth Feat: he kills the sorcerer.

Farîdûn, seated on his throne, surrounded by five courtiers.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills Arzhang dîv.

Rustam's Seven's Feat: he slays the White dîv.

Rustam, wearing his leopard hat and armor, lifts Pîlsam off his horse on a spear.

Pîlsam fights with Rustam. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Rûdâbah standing on the top of a fortified tower, lets down her long tresses to Zâl.

Front cover of binding - Public domain medieval manuscript

Rustam, fully armed and wearing his traditional tiger-skin coat and leopard hat, comes out through a gateway to kill an enraged white elephant that has trampled its keeper.

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