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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.

Nufayl reads a letter from the Jews of Bayt al-Muqaddas (the Jewish Te...

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.

Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings. p. 253.

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Garsîvaz leads Manîzha next to the pit where Bîzhan is imprisoned.

Garsîvaz leads Manîzha next to the pit where Bîzhan is imprisoned.

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 investiture of the archbishop of Mainz f. 182

The investiture of the archbishop of Mainz f. 182

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Opening page of the Gospel, fol. 3

Opening page of the Gospel, fol. 3

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Giovanni Boccaccio - Adam and Eve. - Public domain medieval manuscript, illuminated manuscript

Giovanni Boccaccio - Adam and Eve. - Public domain medieval manuscript...

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Qur'ân, fragment. [Sûrat al-Naba']

Qur'ân, fragment. [Sûrat al-Naba']

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The eagle and the fox [cont.]. - Public domain dedication image

The eagle and the fox [cont.]. - Public domain dedication image

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Miniature showing 1. Curia and Quintus Lucretius and a female attendant in a private chamber, with Lucretius' hiding place visible; 2. Curia, feigning grief, approaches townpeople crowded together in a town square. Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. Curia and Quintus Lucretius and a female attendan...

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Miniature showing Antonia in her widowhood, spinning at her wheel while female attendants card and twist. Initial and border design.

Miniature showing Antonia in her widowhood, spinning at her wheel whil...

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 29v

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 29v

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Miniature showing 1. two ships full of soldiers; 2. Camiola's proposal of marriage with the imprisoned Roland; 3. Camiola delivers her oration to the ecclesiastical judge, who sits on a throne, attended by nobles.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. two ships full of soldiers; 2. Camiola's proposal...

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Bitumen, al-qafr (al-yahûdî). The illustration    would rather seem to fit the preceding entry, pitch oil that is used for curing boils and scabs on cattle [top]; Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), al-sarw, fol. 44

Bitumen, al-qafr (al-yahûdî). The illustration would rather seem to...

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 86

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 86

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 102v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 102v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 108r, illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 108r, illuminated manu...

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 111 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 111 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 112 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 112 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 149 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 149 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Horae, fol. 26 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Horae, fol. 26 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 33v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 33v manuscript

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Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 279v

Materia medica. Arabic, fol. 279v

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The travelers and the flotsam [cont.]; The wild donkey and the tame one.

The travelers and the flotsam [cont.]; The wild donkey and the tame on...

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The hen and the swallow [cont.]; The first appearance of the camel.

The hen and the swallow [cont.]; The first appearance of the camel.

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 60v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 60v manuscript

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The dog who came to dinner [cont.].

The dog who came to dinner [cont.].

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The cricket and the ants [cont.]; The fox and the worm; The hen who laid the goldern eggs.

The cricket and the ants [cont.]; The fox and the worm; The hen who la...

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Horae, fol. 69, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 69, illuminated manuscript

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Horae, fol. 93, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 93, illuminated manuscript

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Horae, fol. 118, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 118, illuminated manuscript

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Horae, fol. 138, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 138, illuminated manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 145v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 145v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 172v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 172v manuscript

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Horae, fol. 177 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Horae, fol. 177 - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 185v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 185v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 196v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 196v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 227r manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 227r manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 233r manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 233r manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 299v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 299v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 304v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 304v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 306v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 306v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 337r manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 337r manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - End page manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - End page manuscript

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Hydrodictyon utriculatum Botanical cyanotype contact print

Hydrodictyon utriculatum Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Halymenia ligulata var. ramentacea

Halymenia ligulata var. ramentacea

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Batrachospermum stagnale Botanical cyanotype contact print

Batrachospermum stagnale Botanical cyanotype contact print

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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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Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

Pîrân escapes from Gûdarz. - Persian manuscript

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Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

Afrâsiyâb gives Pîrân a robe of honor.

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Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

Kay Khusrau kills Shîdah. - Persian manuscript

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[Page from Xanten Bible with three columns of text]

[Page from Xanten Bible with three columns of text]

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Jerome of Prague, in fetters, between two soldiers f. 142

Jerome of Prague, in fetters, between two soldiers f. 142

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Full-page miniature with four scenes: Joseph in prison; Joseph's prophecy; Joseph interpreting Pharoah's dream; Joseph and Pharoah, fol. 5

Full-page miniature with four scenes: Joseph in prison; Joseph's proph...

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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fol. 59r - Public domain dedication image

fol. 59r - Public domain dedication image

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fol. 67v - Public domain dedication image

fol. 67v - Public domain dedication image

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 72 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 72 - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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The broken vow [cont.]. - Public domain medieval manuscript

The broken vow [cont.]. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 117v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 117v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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The old man and death [cont.]; The old woman and the doctor.

The old man and death [cont.]; The old woman and the doctor.

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The farmer and his dogs [cont.]; The woman and the hen.

The farmer and his dogs [cont.]; The woman and the hen.

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 17r manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 17r manuscript

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Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 194v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Qisas al-Anbiyâ, fol. 194v - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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The thieving child and his mother [end]; The shepherd and the sea.

The thieving child and his mother [end]; The shepherd and the sea.

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The peacock and the jackdaw [cont.]; The wild boar and the fox.

The peacock and the jackdaw [cont.]; The wild boar and the fox.

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The crow and the snake [cont.]; The jackdaw and the pigeons.

The crow and the snake [cont.]; The jackdaw and the pigeons.

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The hares and the foxes [cont.]; The ant.

The hares and the foxes [cont.]; The ant.

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The fox and the woodcutter [cont.].

The fox and the woodcutter [cont.].

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Chronicle of the World by the Austrian epic poet Rudolf von Elms. German illuminated manuscript.

Chronicle of the World by the Austrian epic poet Rudolf von Elms. Germ...

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Horae, fol. 128, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 128, illuminated manuscript

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Horae, fol. 165, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 165, illuminated manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 167v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 167v manuscript

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Horae, fol. 180v, illuminated manuscript

Horae, fol. 180v, illuminated manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 189v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 189v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 254r manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 254r manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 282r manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 282r manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 297v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 297v manuscript

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Rudolf von Ems - fol. 338v manuscript

Rudolf von Ems - fol. 338v manuscript

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Contents list Botanical cyanotype contact print

Contents list Botanical cyanotype contact print

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Ptilota plumosa Botanical cyanotype contact print

Ptilota plumosa Botanical cyanotype contact print

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

Abû Hishâm, sitting with two friends in an eyvân, tells them that he h...

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.

Shâhnâmah  = The Book of Kings.

Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.

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Shâhnâmah  [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

Shâhnâmah [Text Page] - Persian manuscript

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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.

Emperor Sigismund with the golden rose ff. 86-87

Emperor Sigismund with the golden rose ff. 86-87

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Mass according to the Orthodox rite f. 276

Mass according to the Orthodox rite f. 276

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Text with initials, rubrics, and drawing of Tower of Babel

Text with initials, rubrics, and drawing of Tower of Babel

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Miniature showing 1. Hypsipyle enthroned in public square, before her husband's supposed pyre, with armed women slaying men; 2. Hypsipyle sold to pirates by Lycurgus; 3. Hypsipyle and Lycurgus on boats.  Initial and border design.

Miniature showing 1. Hypsipyle enthroned in public square, before her ...

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Qur'ân, fragment. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Miniature showing 1. the betrothal of Sophonisba to Syphax; 2. Syphax alone and bereft; 3. Sophonisba stands before a kneeling figure and drinks from a poisoned chalice.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing 1. the betrothal of Sophonisba to Syphax; 2. Syphax ...

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Miniature showing Dripetua riding sidesaddle on a white horse, wearing a rose dress with gold highlights, escorted by soldiers and nobles in armor; the artist has not portrayed her deformity.  Initial, rubric and border design.

Miniature showing Dripetua riding sidesaddle on a white horse, wearing...

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Miniature showing Roman archers surrounding and attacking the palace chamber where Mithridates, Hypsicratea, and three others are drinking poison from chalices and falling to the ground.  Initial, rubric, border design.

Miniature showing Roman archers surrounding and attacking the palace c...

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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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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 34r, illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: fol. 34r, illuminated manus...

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Chronik des Constanzer Concils ff. 226-227

Chronik des Constanzer Concils ff. 226-227

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