Jerusalem from BL Eg 1070, f. 5
Full-page miniature of Jerusalem and the Dome of the Rock Image taken from f. 5 of Book of Hours, Use of Paris ('The Hours of René d'Anjou'). Written in Latin, calendar and rubrics in French. The Egerton Manus... More
Death from BL Harley 2936, f. 84
Detail of a miniature of Death, at the beginning of Matins in the Office of the Dead. Image taken from f. 84 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection o... More
Tudor Rose from BL Royal 11 E XI, f. 2
Detail of an allegorical miniature of a bush of the Tudor rose incorporating a Latin poem celebrating the House of Tudor, with a scroll reading 'Salve, radix varios producens germine ramos, / Quos inter ramus s... More
Coptic Manuscript Leaves Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaf Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaf Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaf Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaf Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaf Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaves Fragment, Egypt
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Coptic Manuscript Leaf Fragment, Egypt
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Emperor Anastasius I, pope Symachus and antipope Laurentius
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Leaves from a Coptic Manuscript
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Leaves from a Coptic Manuscript
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Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
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Leaves from a Coptic Manuscript
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Four Gospels in Armenian, tempera
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Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
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Leaf from a Coptic Manuscript - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Manuscript Illumination with Saint Dominic Saving the Church of Saint ...
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Leaf from a Coptic Manuscript - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
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Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
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Leaves from a Coptic Manuscript
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Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
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Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
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Carolingian Gospel Book, page of illuminated manuscript
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Carolingian Gospel Book, page of illuminated manuscript
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The Evangelist St. Luke - miniature, medieval manuscript
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Initial D with King David, from a Cistercian Gradual, Flanders
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Amnon and Tamar from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 58
Detail of a lower register miniature of Amnon and Tamar lying in bed. Image taken from f. 58 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
"Rustam Captures Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
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Manuscript Illumination with the Annunciation in an Initial R, from a ...
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Plaque with Christ in Majesty and the Four Evangelists
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Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation, from a Psalter
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Descent from the Cross, tempera
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Zoroaster from BL YT 28, f. 51 - Public domain dedication image
Detail of a mminiature of Zoroaster with two demons, from Pseudo-Aristotle's Secreta secretorum. Image taken from f. 51 of Secreta secretorum (ff. 1-43); Il Tesoro (translation of Li Livres dou Tresor) (ff. 43v... More
Abû Jahl, Muhammad's most prominent opponent in Mecca, is angered at p...
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 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.
Hannâd ibn 'Umar kisses the hand of Muhammad, pledging his aid and all...
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.
Illuminated pages - Arabic 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.
The Jews of Damascus find a large jug inscribed with the Muslim profes...
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 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.
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.
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.
Abû Jahl loses his speech after he curses 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.
[Back 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.
Muhammad, followed by Abû Bakr and 'Alî, goes to ask support of his un...
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.
Hannâd ibn 'Umar and members of the Tamîm tribe seated before 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.
Muhammad and Abû Bakr visit the Banû Salîmah 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.
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 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.
'Abbâs, Muhammad's uncle, asks Abû Lahab to provide Muhammad with fund...
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.
Ibn Husayn, Mâlik ibn Jabal, and 'Alâ' ibn 'Alâ' of the Fîrâzâ tribe b...
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.
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.
Muhammad discusses Islam with leaders of the Banî Sa'sa'ah tribe, incl...
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.
'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.
Abû Jahl begs Muhammad to heal 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.
Jibrîl (Gabriel) invites Hazrat Muhammad for his night journey (the Mi...
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 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.
Mutî', who has been restored to life by the Prophet, stands in front 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.
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.
Muhammad, mounted on Burâq accompanied by Jibrîl and host angels, rise...
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.
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.
Muhammad, seated before a mihrab made of inlaid wood, talks to the lea...
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.
Mutî' and his idol collapse before the Prophet Muhammad, and the Jews ...
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 Prophet causes a spring to come forth and cures Abû Jahl with its ...
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.
Abû Tâlib, 'Abbâs ibn al-Muttalib, and other leaders of the Quraysh qu...
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.
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.
Abû Lahab and his followers hurl stones at Muhammad and Abû Bakr at th...
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.
Nufayl tells the Jews that he wants to send a delegation to 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.
Muhammad with a companion meets with the Banû Junda', who have conver...
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 erstwhile rich man, Najiz ibn Farrâsh, who was cursed by the Prophe...
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.
Umm Hakîm, in white robes and a black net face veil, seated 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.
Abû Hishâm of Medina kisses the hand of the 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.
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.
Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Foldover, illuminated manus...
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.
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.
Muhammad visits Abû Tâlib, who is his uncle and head of the Banû Hâshi...
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 wrestles with Suhrâb. - Persian manuscript
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Rustam drinks wine with Kay Qubâd.
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Garshâsp captured the dîv Mahrâs.
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Suhrâb captures Hajîr. - Persian manuscript
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Siyâvush stands captive before Afrâsiyâb and members of his court.
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Rustam kills the castellan of Mount Sipand.
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Barzû's mother tells Rustam of the lineage of her son.
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The youthful Iranian king Naudar led captive before the enthroned Tura...
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Barzû, the grandson of Rustam, captures Gurgîn.
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Rustam catches Rakhsh. - Persian manuscript
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A battle between Iranians and Turanians.
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Suhrâb removes Gurdâfrîd's helmet and discovers his adversary is a wom...
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Rustam drags Sûdâbah from her throne.
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Manûchihr lifts his fleeing uncle.
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Manûchihr beheads his uncle Salm in battle.
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Zâl before the palace of Rûdâbah.
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Kubâd kills the Turanian warrior Bârmân.
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Jamshîd enthroned flanked by an angel and a swordbearer.
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Back cover of binding - Persian manuscript
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Rustam kills Alkûs. - Persian manuscript
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Shâhnâmah = The Book of Kings.
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