Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: DiezAlbumsTravelling, illuminated manuscript

Ruler on his way through the country. Illustration of Rashid-ad-Din's Gami' at-tawarih. Tabriz (?), 1st quarter of 14th century. Water colours on paper. Original size: 22 cm x 26.2 cm. Staatsbibliothek Berlin, Orientabteilung, Diez A fol. 71, p. 50. The pedestrian in front seems to carry a paiza, a sign that identifies persons on official duty.