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Hungarian coats of arms f. 438 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Hungarian coats of arms f. 438 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Solomon's seal, illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Solomon's seal, illuminated...

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Three miniatures:  Cain and Abel make offerings; Cain slays Abel; God confronts Cain.  With text, initials, linefillers, placemarkers, fol. 9r

Three miniatures: Cain and Abel make offerings; Cain slays Abel; God ...

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The ant [cont.]; The bat and the weasels.

The ant [cont.]; The bat and the weasels.

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Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature.

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature.

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Rubric and full-page miniature showing Moses, Pharaoh, and the rain of blood.

Rubric and full-page miniature showing Moses, Pharaoh, and the rain of...

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

Nufayl ibn Ghawth, seated at a low desk, reads a passage from the Old...

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.

Tûr kills his brother Îraj. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Tûr kills his brother Îraj. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: [Doublures], illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: [Doublures], illuminated ma...

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.

Salmân converts to Islam after finding that Muhammad is a true Prophet.

Salmân converts to Islam after finding that Muhammad is a true Prophet...

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.

front cover - Public domain dedication image

front cover - Public domain dedication image

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Miniature showing 1. Thamyris seated before an easel in an urban square, and she paints a portrait of Diana; 2. the finished portrait is visible on an altar through the window of a church in the middle distance. Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. Thamyris seated before an easel in an urban squar...

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Page of text with initials, gold border with flowers and insects.

Page of text with initials, gold border with flowers and insects.

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Anthropomorphic initial. - miniature, medieval manuscript

Anthropomorphic initial. - miniature, medieval manuscript

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'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.

'Abbâs, the servant of the brothers 'Utbah and Shaybah of the clan of ...

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 Afrâsiyâb attack the Iranian retainers of Siyâvush.

The troops of Afrâsiyâb attack the Iranian retainers of 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.

A scene similar to the one on f. 283, with Abû Jahl seated at the head of the assembly as it discusses the plan for killing Muhammad.

A scene similar to the one on f. 283, with Abû Jahl seated at the head...

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.

Garsîvaz, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, is executed.

Garsîvaz, the brother of Afrâsiyâb, is executed.

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Rustam, roasting an onager, kicks aside the rock pushed by Bahman.

Rustam, roasting an onager, kicks aside the rock pushed by Bahman.

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.

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

An old man who is cured after drinking from the miraculous healing fou...

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 receives a letter from Bazan, the king of Yemen.

Muhammad receives a letter from Bazan, the king of Yemen.

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.

As they continue their journey to Medina, Muhammad and Abû Bakr meet three women who convert to Islam.

As they continue their journey to Medina, Muhammad and Abû Bakr meet t...

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.

Two miniatures:  Eve and the Serpent and Adam and Eve eating the apple.  With text, initials, linefillers, placemarkers, fol. 6v

Two miniatures: Eve and the Serpent and Adam and Eve eating the apple...

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Miniature showing the Cumean Sibyl (Amalthea) as she presents the last three sibylline books to Tarquin, King of Rome, seated on a throne, offering a gold ball to the Sibyl in exchange for the books.  Initial, border design.

Miniature showing the Cumean Sibyl (Amalthea) as she presents the last...

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Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.

Rustam's Sixth Feat: he kills the dîv Arzhang.

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The eagle and the fox [end]; The eagle and the beetle.

The eagle and the fox [end]; The eagle and the beetle.

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Tasrîh-i Mansûrî , fol. 40 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Tasrîh-i Mansûrî , fol. 40 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Muhammad accompanied by his followers rides through the streets of Medina.

Muhammad accompanied by his followers rides through the streets of Med...

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.

Opening of main text, large initial, full border decoration, rubric, linefiller.

Opening of main text, large initial, full border decoration, rubric, l...

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Ha-poteah lanu shaare rahamim, shararit of Yom Kippur.. Hebrew Manuscript.

Ha-poteah lanu shaare rahamim, shararit of Yom Kippur.. Hebrew Manuscr...

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Hermes and the craftsmen [cont.]; Zeus and modesty.

Hermes and the craftsmen [cont.]; Zeus and modesty.

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Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript

Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript

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

Meccan leaders and the Hashimites gather around Muhammad for the marri...

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.

Sarlawh, f. 1v, [Headpiece] - Persian manuscript

Sarlawh, f. 1v, [Headpiece] - Persian manuscript

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Abû Hishâm and two friends from the city of Medina who have converted to Islam sit respectfully before the Prophet.

Abû Hishâm and two friends from the city of Medina who have converted ...

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 leaders of the two Jewish tribes of Medina meet and discuss plans to kill Muhammad.

The leaders of the two Jewish tribes of Medina meet and discuss plans ...

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.

Portrait of Matthew in gold frame on purple background, with gold, green, and other colors

Portrait of Matthew in gold frame on purple background, with gold, gre...

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Explicit of text -- text in French and Latin, fol. 423v

Explicit of text -- text in French and Latin, fol. 423v

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts... More

Miniature showing torture chamber.  Leaena is shown lying on a table, bound by feet and wrists to cords drawn through rings on walls.  Attendents rack her, two cowled men stand apart.  She spits her tongue at one of them.  Initial, border design.

Miniature showing torture chamber. Leaena is shown lying on a table, ...

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Hamza, who wishes to convert to Islam, is prevented from doing so by Abû Jahl, who encircles him with his arms.

Hamza, who wishes to convert to Islam, is prevented from doing so by A...

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Surkhah, the son of Afrâsiyâb, is executed by Zavâra.

Surkhah, the son of Afrâsiyâb, is executed by Zavâra.

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Full-page miniature of Bathsheba at her bath being spied upon by David, fol. 96v

Full-page miniature of Bathsheba at her bath being spied upon by David...

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts... More

The swallow and the crow; The nightingale and the bat.

The swallow and the crow; The nightingale and the bat.

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La captivité des tribus d'Israel

La captivité des tribus d'Israel

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Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature showing army.

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature showing army.

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Muhammad visits Abû Lahab in his camp.

Muhammad visits Abû Lahab in his camp.

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.

'Abd-Allâh ibn Ybayy climbs a date palm and announces that Muhammad is approaching Qubâ', a suburb of Medina.

'Abd-Allâh ibn Ybayy climbs a date palm and announces that Muhammad is...

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 shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

Rustam shoots Isfandiyâr in the eyes with a double-pointed arrow.

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Iskandar and Khizr (on a mule), both holding shining globes that light their way through the gloom, ride towards the Fountain of Life.

Iskandar and Khizr (on a mule), both holding shining globes that light...

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.

Large miniature of Jacob's Ladder.  With text and initials, fol. 25r

Large miniature of Jacob's Ladder. With text and initials, fol. 25r

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illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

illustration for The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

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Rubric and two-page miniature of David watching Bathsheba bathe.

Rubric and two-page miniature of David watching Bathsheba bathe.

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Umm Ma'badah kneels before the Prophet and converts to Islam; she asks Muhammad to remain with her tribe.

Umm Ma'badah kneels before the Prophet and converts to Islam; she asks...

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 sandals (naʻlayn) of the Prophet

The sandals (naʻlayn) of the Prophet

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Miniature showing 1. the murder of Rhea Ilia's brother Lausus by her uncle Amulius, while Rhea Ilia watches; 2. Rhea Ilia, dressed as nun, in bed, with newborn Romulus and Remus; 3. Rhea Ilia buried while wolf suckles twins. Initial, rubric, border design

Miniature showing 1. the murder of Rhea Ilia's brother Lausus by her u...

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Miniature showing Pope Joan, who has just given birth to an infant during a Church procession.  The infant lies on the ground and Joan kneels before it, arms raised in praise.  Two cardinals, priest, and crowd observe.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing Pope Joan, who has just given birth to an infant dur...

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Muhammad preaches from a newly built minbar; this raised station was necessary because the number of his followers had grown so large that those in the back of the mosque were unable to hear .

Muhammad preaches from a newly built minbar; this raised station was n...

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 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.

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Pragyanpti - Public domain dedication image

Pragyanpti - Public domain dedication image

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A meeting of the Quraysh unbelivers in which Iblîs descloses a plan to assassinate Muhammad.

A meeting of the Quraysh unbelivers in which Iblîs descloses a plan to...

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.

A Persian king who is a Zoroastrian and his young son, Salmân al-Fârisî, enter a fire temple administered by three priest, and learn that the sacred flame has been waning.

A Persian king who is a Zoroastrian and his young son, Salmân al-Fâris...

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.

King David. - miniature, medieval manuscript

King David. - miniature, medieval manuscript

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Elaborate text page in gold, purple and green:  Sequentia sancti

Elaborate text page in gold, purple and green: Sequentia sancti

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Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript

Les Voeux du Paon, illuminated manuscript

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King David. - miniature, medieval manuscript

King David. - miniature, medieval manuscript

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Elaborate text page in gold, purple and green: Secundum

Elaborate text page in gold, purple and green: Secundum

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Miniature of flora on the earth and stars in the heavens, with text, initials, placemarkers, linefiller, fol. 4v

Miniature of flora on the earth and stars in the heavens, with text, i...

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Prophet Muhammad's prayer mat, prayer beads, toothbrush, and comb

Prophet Muhammad's prayer mat, prayer beads, toothbrush, and comb

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Dickens' Christmas carol: Scrooge dreams

Dickens' Christmas carol: Scrooge dreams

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A tree grows in front of the entrance to the cave concealing Muhammad and Abû Bakr.

A tree grows in front of the entrance to the cave concealing Muhammad ...

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.

Kay Khusrau kills the shah of Makrân in battle.

Kay Khusrau kills the shah of Makrân in battle.

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Full-page miniature of gathering grapes, with treading of grapes in background, in September, fol. 10v

Full-page miniature of gathering grapes, with treading of grapes in ba...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14ht-15th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in... More

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...

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Front cover of binding, illuminated manuscript

Front cover of binding, illuminated 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.

Mus'ab and As'ad talk to Usayd, who has come to them with evil intentions.

Mus'ab and As'ad talk to Usayd, who has come to them with evil intenti...

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.

Sa'd plans to murder Mus'ab and As'ad.

Sa'd plans to murder Mus'ab and As'ad.

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.

Qaydrûsh, the son of Qaydâfah the queen of Andalûs, is lead before the vizier Naitkun disguised as Iskandar - who orders his death.

Qaydrûsh, the son of Qaydâfah the queen of Andalûs, is lead before the...

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.

Zâl (with a black beard) celebrates the birth of a son.

Zâl (with a black beard) celebrates the birth of a son.

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Seal for curing illness - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Seal for curing illness - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Text in narrow column, flanked by images of God addressing Eve and the Serpent.  2-line initials, placemarkers, linefillers, fol. 7v

Text in narrow column, flanked by images of God addressing Eve and the...

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King David playing the harp surrounded by scribes and court musicians

King David playing the harp surrounded by scribes and court musicians

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description David was a skilled musician and poet, and he played the harp to soothe King Saul wh... More

The dog, the rooster, and the fox [end]; The lion and the frog; The lion, the donkey, and the fox.

The dog, the rooster, and the fox [end]; The lion and the frog; The li...

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

Abû Bakr and the Prophet's nephews ask the Sakifîs for the hand of the...

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.

After Jalâl speaks ill of Muhammad and his statements are reported by 'Amr ibn Sa'ad, he tries to deny them and attributes them to 'Amr. At that moment, Jibrîl brings down a section of the sûrah on repentence.

After Jalâl speaks ill of Muhammad and his statements are reported by ...

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 people of Gog and Magog (Yâjûj va Mâjûj). According to Shâhmardân, these savages are seen by merchants who travel to China, fol. 74v

The people of Gog and Magog (Yâjûj va Mâjûj). According to Shâhmardân,...

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The staff of the Prophet: Represented with two snake-headed finials

The staff of the Prophet: Represented with two snake-headed finials

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The coal man and the fuller [cont.]; The fishermen who caught stones.

The coal man and the fuller [cont.]; The fishermen who caught stones.

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The castor [cont.]; The dog and the butcher.

The castor [cont.]; The dog and the butcher.

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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.

Hamzah, an uncle of the Prophet although of about the same age, dresse...

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 execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

The execution of Jamshîd by the order of Zahhâk.

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Sa'd ibn Ma'âdh listens to complaints about Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr, a leading proselytizer of Islam in Medina.

Sa'd ibn Ma'âdh listens to complaints about Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr, a leadi...

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.

Mi'râj (The night ride of the Prophet).

Mi'râj (The night ride of the Prophet).

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Opening of text (added late 14th century, according to Delisle) with miniature, initials, border design, rubrics.

Opening of text (added late 14th century, according to Delisle) with m...

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts... More

Tasrîh-i Mansûrî , fol. 17v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Tasrîh-i Mansûrî , fol. 17v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

Text in gold on purple background in gold and paint frame.

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Text with rubric and placemarkers.  Half-page miniatures of a gathering at table.

Text with rubric and placemarkers. Half-page miniatures of a gatherin...

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

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.

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

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.

A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

A battle between Iranians and Turanians.

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

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript

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

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