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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...

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

Kisrâ, who is later called Nûshîrvân, ascends the Iranian throne.

Kisrâ, who is later called Nûshîrvân, ascends the Iranian throne.

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.

Dârâ, the son of Dârâb, sits on the throne with supports in the form of gold lions.

Dârâ, the son of Dârâb, sits on the throne with supports in the form o...

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.

Dârâb, the son of Bahman and grandson of Isfandiyâr, seated in a domed hexagonal pavilion in a courtyard, his mother Queen Humây on a smaller throne, to the left.

Dârâb, the son of Bahman and grandson of Isfandiyâr, seated in a domed...

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.

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

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

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. 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...

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

Isfandiyâr lays the booty of his Turan conquest before the throne of Gushtâsp.

Isfandiyâr lays the booty of his Turan conquest before the throne of G...

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.

On Friday, a throne is made for the Devil, and his followers assemble there. The illustration shows two youths talking with the Devil, who sits on his throne, f. 299v

On Friday, a throne is made for the Devil, and his followers assemble ...

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Miniature showing Proba studying at her desk, seated on a blue throne, under a gothic canopy.  She leafs through a book on a lectern; other books are visible.

Miniature showing Proba studying at her desk, seated on a blue throne,...

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Khusrau Parvîz, seated on the throne at Madâ'în, is surrounded by courtiers, including a cook in a big white hat and white robe.

Khusrau Parvîz, seated on the throne at Madâ'în, is surrounded by cour...

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 drags Sûdâbah from her throne.

Rustam drags Sûdâbah from her throne.

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

A young monarch seated on a throne surrounded by four guards. When a switch is pulled, the king on his throne disappears into the ground, f. 262

A young monarch seated on a throne surrounded by four guards. When a s...

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A device that works by sand. A throne is constructed on a wheel; a sculpture of a youth with a lighted candle revolves around the throne propelled by sand hitting the wheel, f. 262v

A device that works by sand. A throne is constructed on a wheel; a scu...

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