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The Bible (Old Testament)

THE BIBLE (OLD TESTAMENT)

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Angels paying homage to Adam watched by Iblis. In a highly decorated composition angels prostrate themselves in front of the naked figure of Adam. Iblis observes from the right corner. From the "Majalis al-ushshak". ID: Or 11837,fol.f 9 v
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Angels paying homage to Adam watched by Iblis. In a highly decorated composition...

King David of Israel with harp and companions. From the First Bible of Charles the Bald (also known as the Count Vivian Bible or the Vivian Bible). 846 CE; 495mm x 345 mm
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King David of Israel with harp and companions. From the First Bible of Charles...

Adam and Eve, Original Sin. Commentary on the Apocalypse, published in 776 by Beatus of Liebana (730 -798, Spanish monk and theologian). This commentary was popular during the Middle Ages and survives in over 30 manuscripts (usually called Beatus) from the 10th through the 13th century.
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Adam and Eve, Original Sin. Commentary on the Apocalypse, published in 776 by Be...

Pharaoh (with Saxon Witan) has the chief baker hanged; left, the chief butler is restored to his position (Genesis 41, 1-7). From Old English Illustrated Hexateuch. England ,Canterbury; second quarter of 11th century. Shelfmark: Cotton Claudius B. IV Page Folio Number: f.59
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Pharaoh (with Saxon Witan) has the chief baker hanged; left, the chief butler is...

God descends, by means of a ladder, to witness the building of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11, 5). From Old English Illustrated Hexateuch. England, Canterbury; second quarter of 11th century Shelfmark: Cotton Claudius B. IV Page Folio Number: f.19
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God descends, by means of a ladder, to witness the building of the Tower of Babe...

Building the Tower of Babel - De Linguis Gentilum. From "De Universo" by Rabano Mauro (780/784-856, Carolingian theologian).
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Building the Tower of Babel - De Linguis Gentilum. From "De Universo" by Rabano...

King David playing the harp surrounded by his musicians. Psalter, 12th century.
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King David playing the harp surrounded by his musicians. Psalter, 12th century.

King David playing the harp. Psalter, 12th century.
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King David playing the harp. Psalter, 12th century.

King David playing a psaltery accompanied by tuba, organ and cymbal players. From the Psalterium Beatae Elisabeth. Illuminated manuscript; 13th century.
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King David playing a psaltery accompanied by tuba, organ and cymbal players. Fro...

Moses and the Commandments. Above left: Moses receives the commandments from God. Above right: he breaks the tablets before God who holds a scroll. Below left: three men blowing trumpets. Below right: the golden calf under an elaborate architectural canopy. From "La Somme Le Roy" by Friar Laurent Paris or Maubuisson?, France; between 1290 and 1300. Shelfmark: Add. 28162 Page Folio Number: f.2v
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Moses and the Commandments. Above left: Moses receives the commandments from Go...

The creation of the animals. The Creator among his animals. There are seven kinds of trees, with the vine emerging from God's halo.The animals include a lion, elephant, and unicorn. The birds are carefully studied; some are shown flying, some like the owl perch on trees, and others by the water. There are two fishes, apparently pike. From the Holkham Bible Picture Book. England; around 1320-1330. Shelfmark: Add. 47682 Page Folio Number: f.2v
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The creation of the animals. The Creator among his animals. There are seven kin...

The Jews' Passover. Facsimile of a miniature from a missel of 15th century ornamented with paintings of the School of Van Eyck.
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The Jews' Passover. Facsimile of a miniature from a missel of 15th century orna...