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[Tarantella dancers] - A drawing of a group of people playing instruments

[Tarantella dancers] - A drawing of a group of people playing instrume...

Public domain image of painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Miniature of John Parke Custis on ivory.

Miniature of John Parke Custis on ivory.

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Miniature map of the property of Delafields Estate. Bounded by Riverdale Avenue, Mosholu Avenue, W. 53rd Street, Broadway, W. 238th Street, Spuyten Duyvil, W. 236th Street and Fieldston Road.]

[Miniature map of the property of Delafields Estate. Bounded by Riverd...

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Miniature of St. Helena and True Cross, initial, placemarkers.

Miniature of St. Helena and True Cross, initial, placemarkers.

Public domain scan of a document related to American history, Colonial period, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Miniature of mass for the dead.

Miniature of mass for the dead.

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Miniature across two pages, showing worship at an altar.

Miniature across two pages, showing worship at an altar.

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

Miniature across two pages showing Moses breaking the tablets of the law; men worshiping the golden calf.

Miniature across two pages showing Moses breaking the tablets of the l...

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

6-line blue initial on gold field, with flower design extending into border.  Miniature of King David.  Two lines of music.  Rubrics, small initials, placemarkers.

6-line blue initial on gold field, with flower design extending into b...

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

Rustam's First Feat: Rakhsh kills a lion while Rustam sleeps.

Rustam's First Feat: Rakhsh kills a lion while Rustam sleeps.

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.

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

L'envoi du marquis e Bacqueville, au-dessus de las Seine, en 1742. Miniature.

L'envoi du marquis e Bacqueville, au-dessus de las Seine, en 1742. Min...

Public domain scan of 18th century French drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The angel Jibrîl stands before Muhammad and instructs him on the call to prayer.

The angel Jibrîl stands before Muhammad and instructs him on the call ...

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 history of the feminine costume of the world. The European costumes : The Latins, Spain - Italy.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The European costume...

Public domain illustrated book or album page scan, related to architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The European costumes : Central Europe, Germany, Russia.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The European costume...

Public domain scan of Russian book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Altar of the "Schöne Maria"

The Altar of the "Schöne Maria"

Public domain reproduction of German art print, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The Resurrection. - miniature, medieval manuscript

The Resurrection. - miniature, medieval manuscript

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Miniature showing 1. two female and two male figures facing each other; 2. the wedding of Nero and Poppaea, performed by a bishop; Nero, holding a sword, kicks Poppaea out of bed, with one foot on her abdomen.  Initial and border design.

Miniature showing 1. two female and two male figures facing each other...

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

Miniature showing 1. warring factions of Romans and Palmirians represented by a joust scene; 2. procession into Rome, with Zenobia paraded before the emperor as a prisoner. Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. warring factions of Romans and Palmirians represe...

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

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

Abû Jahl, his speech restored, again urges the people to abandon their...

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.

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

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

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

Iblîs (the devil), disguised as a gray-bearded tribesman, is welcomed to a meeting of the unbelievers among the Quraysh.

Iblîs (the devil), disguised as a gray-bearded tribesman, is welcomed ...

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.

Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

Public domain image of painting, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miniature frost feathers on rocks. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereoscope card.

Miniature frost feathers on rocks. New Hampshire in 19th century. Ster...

Picryl description: Public domain image from Robert Dennis collection of stereoscopic prints, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Miniature showing 1. Berenice, crowned, standing in chariot whose wheel rests on the corps of Caeneus; 2. Berenice grieving over the corpse of her son.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. Berenice, crowned, standing in chariot whose whee...

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

Miniature of the Holy Trinity and French text.

Miniature of the Holy Trinity and French text.

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

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

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.

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

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

Public domain image of painting, 17th-18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The luxurious Assyrian costumes.

The history of the feminine costume of the world. The luxurious Assyri...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Assyrian sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr gives Muhammad information about Medina.

Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr gives Muhammad information about Medina.

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.

Dresses coat of arms, Italy

Dresses coat of arms, Italy

Public domain illustrated book or album page scan, related to architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miniature of chamber with Sappho seated at right, plucking the strings of a harp.  A psalter and a zither lie on a table top before her at left.  A few books, bound and clasped, are stored under a table and on a ledge.  Initial, rubric, and border design.

Miniature of chamber with Sappho seated at right, plucking the strings...

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

Miniature of Mark, small initial, border design, "rubrics" in blue.

Miniature of Mark, small initial, border design, "rubrics" in blue.

Public domain scan of a medieval manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Miniature of Christ descending into Hell, with border design.

Miniature of Christ descending into Hell, with border design.

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

Text with rubric and placemarkers.  Miniature in one column showing David being anointed.

Text with rubric and placemarkers. Miniature in one column showing Da...

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

Text with rubrics and placemarkers.  Miniature spread over two pages of a battle.

Text with rubrics and placemarkers. Miniature spread over two pages o...

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Miniature frost feathers on rocks. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereoscope card.

Miniature frost feathers on rocks. New Hampshire in 19th century. Ster...

New Hampshire stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Miniature yachts, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Stereoscope card, 19th century Philadelpia PA.

Miniature yachts, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Stereoscope card, 19th...

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The seated Muhammad discusses prophethood with members of  the Quraysh.

The seated Muhammad discusses prophethood with members of the Quraysh...

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.

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

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

Public domain image of painting, 17th-18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ertinger Franz - Ulysee et Penelope

Ertinger Franz - Ulysee et Penelope

Public domain photo of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Ertinger Franz - Le Carnaval - Public domain dedication museum photo

Ertinger Franz - Le Carnaval - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Island of jewels quadrilles by J.H. Tully

Island of jewels quadrilles by J.H. Tully

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Industrial arts of the XIXth century at the great exhibition MDCCCLI by M. Digby Wyatt.

Industrial arts of the XIXth century at the great exhibition MDCCCLI b...

Public domain illustrated book or album page scan, related to architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Muhammad and Abû Bakr are feted by Umm Ma'badah's tribe.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr are feted by Umm Ma'badah's tribe.

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. Semiamira as a prostitute; 2. Semiamira in the Senate at the side of her son, the emperor Antonius; 3. Semiamira with three kneeling ladies; Semiamira and Antonius murdered.  Initial and border design.

Miniature showing 1. Semiamira as a prostitute; 2. Semiamira in the Se...

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

Opening of section of prayers in French, "Doulce dame de misericorde." Miniature of the Virgin and Child enthroned.

Opening of section of prayers in French, "Doulce dame de misericorde."...

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Miniature of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead.  Border design.

Miniature of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead. Border design.

Public domain scan of a medieval manuscript, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew.  Miniature of Matthew.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Title and opening of Gospel of Matthew. Miniature of Matthew. Elabor...

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

Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image

Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain image of medieval and early renaissance painting, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rustam slays Qulûn. - Persian manuscript

Rustam slays Qulûn. - Persian manuscript

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

Africans - Public domain dedication museum photo

Africans - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

The angel Jibrîl delivers a message from God to Muhammad, ordering him to leave Mecca and go to Medina.

The angel Jibrîl delivers a message from God to Muhammad, ordering 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.

Bilâl al-Habashî, an Ethiopian negro, tells 'Umar ibn al-Khattâb that he wants to go to Damascus.

Bilâl al-Habashî, an Ethiopian negro, tells 'Umar ibn al-Khattâb that ...

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.

Creation of Adam, anonymous printmaker, German

Creation of Adam, anonymous printmaker, German

Public domain image of painting, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miniature frost feathers on rocks. New Hampshire in 19th century. Stereoscope card.

Miniature frost feathers on rocks. New Hampshire in 19th century. Ster...

New Hampshire stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Miniature showing three elegant ladies (including Cloelia?) fleeing on horseback across the Tiber from a walled city.  On the far side of the city, soldiers with canon prepare a siege.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing three elegant ladies (including Cloelia?) fleeing on...

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

Miniature showing 1. Faustina lying naked and smiling in bed, as an attendent rubs her down with blood; 2. Faustina, wearing crown, stands before Aurelius, a priest, and others; 3. Aurelius observing the construction of temple. Initial, border design.

Miniature showing 1. Faustina lying naked and smiling in bed, as an at...

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

Miniature of King David. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of King David. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Text with placemarkers and rubric.  Miniature of angel and soldier.

Text with placemarkers and rubric. Miniature of angel and soldier.

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Text with rubric and placemarkers.  Miniature of men killing giants.

Text with rubric and placemarkers. Miniature of men killing giants.

Public domain scan of a medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Jamshîd enthroned flanked by an angel and a swordbearer.

Jamshîd enthroned flanked by an angel and a swordbearer.

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

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

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

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

An introduction: Gay moments of logic, Jerry, Tom and Corinthian Kate

An introduction: Gay moments of logic, Jerry, Tom and Corinthian Kate

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Muhammad and his followers construct a small mosque in Medina.

Muhammad and his followers construct a small mosque in Medina.

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 and Abû Bakr converse during their journey from Mecca to Medina.

Muhammad and Abû Bakr converse during their journey from Mecca to Medi...

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.

Spanish dancing - Public domain dedication museum photo

Spanish dancing - Public domain dedication museum photo

Public domain photograph of textile 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Miniature showing Leontia in a courtyard, studying a book propped up on a lectern before her.  Other books scattered around.  In middle distance, meeting of groups of courtesans and customers.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing Leontia in a courtyard, studying a book propped up o...

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

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