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Jerusalem aus 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... Mehr

Sitzender Schreiber aus BL YT 26, f. 2

Miniature of a scribe writing at a desk (thought to be Bede), from the preface to Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 2 of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ecclesiastica (His... Mehr

Kanonentisch von BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 6

Canon table with a zoomorphic decoration in the 'Trewhiddle Style'. Image taken from f. 6 of Gospels, imperfect (the 'Royal Bible'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roya... Mehr

Das Symbol des Evangelisten Johannes: der Adler

St. Mark was a disciple of St. Peter and is believed to have accompanied him on his missionary journeys. According to tradition, he was the first bishop of Alexandria and was martyred for his faith. He is remem... Mehr

The Evangelist St. Luke - miniature, medieval manuscript

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. St. Mark was a disciple of St. Peter and is believed to have accompanied him on his missi... Mehr

"Sultan Bayazid vor Timur", Folio aus einem Akbarnama (Geschichte von ...

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Das Schwert geht an Arthur aus BL Add 10292, f. 100

Der Erzbischof reicht Arthur das Schwert vor das Volk. Die Inschrift auf dem Stein lautet: "Wer dieses Schwert auszieht, wird König des Landes sein". Bild von f. 100 von L 'estoire del Saint Graal (ff. 1-76); L... Mehr

Verkündigung aus BL King's 7, f. 7

Detail of a miniature of the Annuncation. Image taken from f. 7 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome. Written in Latin. The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to a... Mehr

Dekorative Schreibformel von BL Or 2393, f. 329v

Dekorierte Schreibutenformel am Ende von Tractate Neziqim. Bild aus f. 329v des Fragments des Kommentars über Seder Nashim aus der Mischna. Geschrieben in jüdisch-arabischer Sprache.

Philosophie zu Besuch bei Boethius von BL Harley 2688, f. 22v

Drawing of Philosophy visiting Boethius in prison. Image taken from f. 22v of Miscellany, including a wind rose (f. 17), a Greek and Latin grammatical list (ff. 19-22), and an excerpt from the 'Proverbia Salomo... Mehr

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... Mehr

Abû Jahl, Mohammeds prominentester Gegner in Mekka, ist wütend auf die...

Das Leben des Propheten Mohammed geschrieben auf Befehl des mamlukischen Sultans al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (gest. 778 / 1376). Das Werk wurde erstmals während der Herrschaft des osmanischen Sultans Murâd III.... Mehr

Der sitzende Muhammad diskutiert mit Mitgliedern des Korans über das P...

Abû Jahl, dessen Rede wieder aufgenommen wurde, fordert die Menschen e...

Jibrîl (Gabriel) lädt Hazrat Muhammad zu seiner Nachtreise (dem Mi 'râ...

Muhammad, der vor einem Mihrab aus Intarsienholz sitzt, spricht mit de...

Abû Lahab und seine Anhänger schleudern auf der "Ukâz-Messe" Steine au...

Umm Hakîm, in weißen Gewändern und schwarzem Netzgesichtsschleier, der...

Muhammad besucht Abû Tâlib, seinen Onkel und Chef der Banû Hâshim, und...

Jamshîd thront flankiert von einem Engel und einem Schwertträger.

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Rustam kills Alkûs. - Persian manuscript

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Das Baby Rustam in Windeln wird von einer seiner zehn Ammen gesäugt.

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Garshâsp schlägt mit seiner Keule auf einen Löwen ein.

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Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image

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Der König von Hâmâvarân verklagt Rustam auf Frieden.

The birth of Rustam. - miniature, medieval manuscript

Zornvolle achtarmige und dreigesichtige Göttin Tara Marichi, Blatt aus...

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Grüne Tara, Blatt aus einem verstreuten Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita ...

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Johannes der Täufer aus BL Eg 1139, f. 206

Detail of miniature of John the Baptist. Image taken from f. 206 of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its... Mehr

Grüne Tara spenden Segen an ekstatische Anhänger: Blatt aus einem Manu...

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Grüne Tara, Blatt aus einem verstreuten Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita ...

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Haggai von BL Harley 2803, f. 281

Detail of a historiated initial 'I'(n anno) depicting the standing prophet holding a scroll, at the beginning of Haggai (Aggaeus). Image taken from f. 281 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible),... Mehr

Sechs-Bewaffnete Avalokiteshvara erklären den Dharma: Blatt aus einem ...

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Dekorierter Kopfschmuck und Initiale von BL Arundel 529, ff. 5v-6

Simple headpiece and intial 'T'(on) in an extract from Cyril of Scythopolis's Life of Euthymius of Palestine. Image taken from ff. 5v-6 of Theological extracts and various letters. Written in Greek. The Arunde... Mehr

Initial D: Zachäus und Christus

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Die Taufe Christi durch Johannes den Täufer, ein Engel hält das Gewand...

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Die Verhaftung Christi: der Kuss des Judas

According to the account in the Gospel of Matthew, Judas agreed to betray Jesus to the religious authorities in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. At the Last Supper, Jesus identified Judas as his betrayer, ... Mehr

A close up of a piece of paper with writing on it. Calligraphy the mid...

A close up of a page from a book. Public domain stock photographs related to music and performing arts.

Szenen aus der römischen Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 179

Miniature with six scenes from Roman history. Image taken from f. 179 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Written in Fren... Mehr

Die Schlacht auf der Salisbury-Ebene von BL Add 10294, f. 93

Miniatur der Schlacht zwischen König Artus und Mordred's Armeen auf der Ebene von Salisbury. Bild von f. 93 von La Queste del Saint Graal (ff. 2-53); Morte Artu (ff. 53-96). Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Fegefeuer: Dante beobachtet das Lustvolle aus BL Eg 943, f. 110

Framed miniature of Dante (with Statius and Virgil) observing the lustful. Image taken from f. 110 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy): Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso, with a short Latin commentary; the Cap... Mehr

Manuskript-Illumination mit der Heimsuchung in einem Initial D, aus ei...

Spanish Forger (French, active late 19th–early 20th century) Public domain reproduction of French medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Geschmücktes Titelblatt aus BL Add 27210, f. 2

Dekoriertes Titelblatt, das eine Arkade darstellt, die auf Meerjungfrauen-Karyatiden und goldblumengeschmückten Säulen ruht. In der Mitte des Bogens befindet sich ein Engelskopf mit Flügeln. Dekoration aus dem ... Mehr

Ankunft von Rollo in der Normandie von BL YT 33, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of the arrival of Duke Rollo in Normandy, with the city of Rouen on the left. Image taken from f. 1 of Grande Chronique de Normandie. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) w... Mehr

Lancelot aus BL Royal 14 E III, f. 146

Detail of a miniature of Lancelot in conversation with a lady who is holding a small black and white dog. Image taken from f. 146 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in Fr... Mehr

Gent von BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 121

Detail of a miniature of a military expedition from Ghent, at the beginning of book 3. Image taken from f. 121 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... Mehr

Maria Magdalena hält ein Buch in der Hand

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Cleriadus und Meliadice aus BL Royal 20 C II, f. 159

Detail of a miniature of Cleriadus and Meliadice with three pairs of dancers. Image taken from f. 159 of Cleriadus et Meliadice, Historia Apollonii regis Tyri. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... Mehr

Das Gleichnis vom barmherzigen Samariter

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Schlacht von Hastings aus BL YT 33, f. 155v

Detail of a miniature of the Battle of Hastings. Image taken from f. 155v of Grande Chronique de Normandie. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who as... Mehr

Heinrich VIII. aus BL Eg 2572, f. 8

Miniature of a bust of Henry VIII. Image taken from f. 8 of Guild Book of the Barber Surgeons of York, including its ordinances. Written in English and Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after i... Mehr

Rowona und Vortigern aus BL Eg 3028, f. 20

Drawing of Rowona giving Vortigern the wassail cup. Image taken from f. 20 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in Fren... Mehr

Szenen aus der Geschichte von BL Harley 4374, f. 88

Miniature, prefacing Book II, arranged in three registers: 'Octovien' (Augustus) holding court; Fulvius Flaccus at the siege of Capua; the capture of Capua. Arms of Philippe de Comines (quartered with that of ... Mehr

Mass from BL YT 11, f. 6v - Public domain dedication image

Miniature of a mass attended by officials of a nunnery inside a church. On the right, a priest, in chasuble, is at the altar, with a deacon, an abbess with book and crozier, and nuns, including the sacristan pu... Mehr

Plymouth Rock aus "The Child's Book of Poetry. Eine Auswahl an Gedicht...

Dieses Bild wurde dem Scan 000159 aus "The Child's Book of Poetry" entnommen. Eine Auswahl an Gedichten, Balladen und Hymnen ". Titel und Betreff dieses Bildes wurden aus Tags generiert, die von Benutzern des F... Mehr

Der Riese und die Hure aus BL Eg 943, f. 124

Detail of a framed miniature of Statius and Dante observing the giant and the harlot in an embrace. Image taken from f. 124 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy): Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso, with a short ... Mehr

Zwei Ritterturniere von BL Harley 4205, f. 14

Detail of the lower half of the folio, with two knights jousting. Image taken from f. 14 of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of... Mehr

Notizen von BL Arundel 263, f. 207

Notes. Image taken from f. 207 of Notebook ('The Codex Arundel'). Written in Italian. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2nd Earl of Arundel (15... Mehr

Detail aus BL Sloane 1977, f. 50

Detail of the upper 2 registers of a full-page miniature with scenes of various medical consultations, including a physician holding up a urine glass. Image taken from f. 50 of Circa instans (index Herbal). Wri... Mehr

Arthur, Guinevere und Lancelot aus BL Royal 14 E III, f. 89

Detail of a miniature of Arthur and Guinevere at a banquet, while Lancelot kneels before them, requesting permission to leave the court, with a rebec player in the margin. Image taken from f. 89 of Estoire del ... Mehr

Hyäne von BL Harley 4751, f. 10

Detail of a miniature of a hyena (Yena) devouring a human corpse, which it pulls from a tomb. Image taken from f. 10 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "B... Mehr

Glücksrad von BL Stowe 54, f. 197

Detail einer Miniatur des Glücksrades. Bild aus f. 197 der Histoire ancienne jusqu 'à César. Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Nascien from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 68

Detail of a miniature of an admiral in a passing ship giving Nascien some food. Image taken from f. 68 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscr... Mehr

Bonagiunta and Dante from BL Eg 943, f. 106

Framed miniature of the gluttonous; Bonagiunta and Dante; Statius and Virgil. Image taken from f. 106 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy): Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso, with a short Latin commentary; the ... Mehr

Die Heiligen Drei Könige aus BL Royal 1 D X, f. 2

Detail of a miniature from the prefatory cycle of the Magi before Herod. Image taken from f. 2 of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... Mehr

f. 277v, abgebildet als offenes Doppelblatt mit f. 272: Notizen und Sk...

Notes and sketches on mechanics. Image taken from f. 277v of Notebook ('The Codex Arundel'). Written in Italian. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, ... Mehr

Szene aus der römischen Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 179

Detail of the centre section of the miniatures: the spend-thrift son of Aesopus, the tragedian, feasts on costly song birds. Image taken from f. 179 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index M... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Detail of a miniature with a scene from Roman history. Image taken from f. 123 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Writte... Mehr

Zeichnung von BL Harley 2407, f. 68

Drawing of an eagle, a snake, a man and a frog, with a legend below. Image taken from f. 68 of Miscellaneous treatises on alchemy, including John Lydgate's 'The Churl and the Bird' (the latter imperfect at the ... Mehr

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Buße, Frömmigkeit und Kontemplation aus BL YT 11, f. 29

Detail of a miniature divided in four compartments: a nun's vision of the Trinity. Image taken from f. 29 of 'La Sainte Abbaye' (ff. 2-7); a treatise on love (ff. 7-28); Livres de l'estat de l'ame (ff. 28v-51v)... Mehr

Josef erzählt Jakob und seinen Brüdern seinen Traum von Sonne, Mond un...

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Dante und Vergil aus BL YT 36, f. 14

Detail of a miniature of Dante and Virgil being rowed across the river Styx by a demon rower, Phlegyas, and Dante and Virgil at the brazen gates of the city of Dis, in illustration of Canto VIII. Image taken fr... Mehr

Edmunds Kopf von BL Harley 2278, f. 66

Detail of a miniature of Edmund's head calling out "Here! Here! Here!" all day long until the men searching for it found it hidden in a thicket, being guarded from predatory animals by a wolf. Image taken from ... Mehr

Das Martyrium des hl. Jakobus des Jüngeren: er wird gesteinigt und zu ...

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Monoceros (Einhorn) von BL Harley 4751, f. 15

Miniature of a monoceros (unicorn). Image taken from f. 15 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ma... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Schwarzes Pferd aus BL Royal 19 B XV, f. 10

Miniature of John with a symbol of Luke and the vision of the Black Horse, a portent of famine, illustrating the opening of the Third Seal (Revelation 6: 5). Image taken from f. 10 of Apocalypse, with commentar... Mehr

Rom von BL Royal 16 G I, f. 9

Detail of a miniature of the senators of Rome giving a decree regarding sending malefactors out as colonists, while in the foreground, cattle are being driven on board a ship. Image taken from f. 9 of Chronicle... Mehr

Wilhelm der Eroberer und Wilhelm Rufus aus BL YT 33, f. 176

Detail of a miniature of the funeral of William the Conqueror in the Abbaye aux hommes at Caen; on the right, a miniature of Lanfranc crowning William Rufus before a watching group of men, from the Grande Chron... Mehr

Rollo und seine Nachfahren von BL Royal 14 B VI, Membrane 5

Detail from the roll of the dukes of Normandy: Rollo, William, and Richard, with seven roundels showing Richard's children. Image taken from Membrane 5 of Genealogical roll of the kings of England. Written in ... Mehr

Liebesgericht aus BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of a lady Jeunesse presenting the author to lord Bel Accueil and lady Plaisance and their court, with a full border with two mottos, 'La plus eure' and 'Dieu et mon droit', the arms of Edw... Mehr

Wapen / van N.N. [van] Erp - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Pygmalion kniet vor der Statue von BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 138v

Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion kneeling before the statue. Image taken from f. 138v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists ... Mehr

Skizzen und Diagramme von BL Arundel 263, f. 223v

Notes and diagrams. Image taken from f. 223v of Notebook ('The Codex Arundel'). Written in Italian. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2nd Earl ... Mehr

Stadt Romorantin aus BL Arundel 263, f. 270v

Notes and diagrams on a new royal residence in the city of Romorantin; sketch of a man's head in profile. Image taken from f. 270v of Notebook ('The Codex Arundel'). Written in Italian. The Arundel Manuscript ... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Miniatures with four scenes from Roman history. Image taken from f. 123 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Written in Fr... Mehr

Cuthbert auf einer Synode aus BL YT 26, f. 53v

Miniature of Cuthbert accepting the bishopric at a synod of fellow monks, from Chapter 24 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 53v of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Eccle... Mehr

Caladrius von BL Harley 4751, f. 40

Detail of a miniature of a caladrius perching at the bedside of a king, illustrating the text that states that the bird has the power to foretell whether an ill patient will live or die. If the bird turns its... Mehr

Krippe von BL Harley 4382, f. 159

Detail of a miniature of the Nativity of Christ. Image taken from f. 159 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the B... Mehr

Greifen mit Alexander von BL Royal 20 A V, f. 70v

Miniature of griffins carrying Alexander into the heavens. Image taken from f. 70v of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romanc... Mehr

Die Apostel wecken Christus, um den Sturm auf dem See von Galiläa zu s...

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Samuel salbt David; die Krönung Davids

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Six Ages of the World aus BL YT 31, f. 77

Circular diagram of the Six Ages of the World, with an angel at the centre with outspread arms. Each of the Ages of the World is represented by an emblematic scene. First Age (from Adam to Noah): the expulsi... Mehr

Hl. Erasmus von Formiae gefangen genommen

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Galahad aus BL Royal 14 E III, f. 91

Detail of a miniature of Galahad withdrawing a sword from a floating marble block, while a mounted young woman arrives to question Lancelot. Image taken from f. 91 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Sain... Mehr

Karl der Große aus BL Eg 3028, f. 113

Drawing of Charlemagne and Richard slaying Agolafre. Image taken from f. 113 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in Fr... Mehr

Cow from BL Harley 4751, f. 23 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of a miniature of woman milking a cow, who is licking its calf. Image taken from f. 23 of Bestiary, with extracts from Giraldus Cambrensis on Irish birds. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" re... Mehr

Hengist from BL Eg 3028, f. 27 - Public domain document scan of drawin...

Drawing of Hengist takings refuge at Conisborough. Image taken from f. 27 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in Frenc... Mehr

Creation from BL Eg 1894, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of a miniature in the upper register on the right side, of the Second day of Creation, with God creating the firmament in the midst of the waters. Image taken from f. 1 of Egerton Genesis Picture Book. W... Mehr

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