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The destruction of Babylon, Tapestry of the Apocalypse made for Louis I of Anjou from cartons (patterns) by Hennequin de Bruges. The tapestry was woven in Paris in the workshop of Nicolas Bataille, 1375-1380, 168 x 500 cm (Revelations 18:1 - 2) "And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying Babylon the Great is fallen, and is become the habitat of devils and the hold of unclean spirits........
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The destruction of Babylon, Tapestry of the Apocalypse made for Louis I of Anjo...

Hunting scenes illustrating the tales of the poet Nizami. From Kashan or Kirman Inv. 10615
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Hunting scenes illustrating the tales of the poet Ni...

The Lohengrin legend. Young Duke Elias, Charles the Bold of Burgundy, feeding the swans. From Flanders.
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The Lohengrin legend. Young Duke Elias, Charles the Bold of Burgundy, fe...

Dog killing a bird. From a series of tapestries woven in Brussels from cartons by William Tons.
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Dog killing a bird. From a series of tapestr...

Departure for the hunt, 16th.
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Departure for the hunt, 16th.

La vie seigneuriale - The life of the nobles: embroidery. Loire valley workshop, 16th.
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La vie seigneuriale - The life of the nobles: embroidery. Loire valley...

Pippin's reliquary,or the reliquary of the circumcision 9th-11th century.Reverse side with birds (eagles? doves?)with enamelled wings;in the center of the roof an antique gem of cornelian representing Apollo. 18,5 cm x 18,5 cm
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Pippin's reliquary,or the reliquary of the circumcision 9th-11th century.Reverse...

Pippin's reliquary,or the reliquary of the circumcision 9th-11th century.Reverse side with birds (eagles? doves?)with enamelled wings;in the center of the roof an antique gem of cornelian representing Apollo. 18,5 cm x 18,5 cm
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Pippin's reliquary,or the reliquary of the circumcision 9th-11th century.Reverse...

Dove of the Eucharist,first quarter 13th;copper, cell-enameling in blue,red and green. H:23,5 cm. The dove,early symbol of the Holy Ghost,contained the host.
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Dove of the Eucharist,first quarter 13th;copper, cell-enameling in blue,r...

Dante,Divina Commedia:Souls transformed into birds. Venetian School,14th
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Dante,Divina Commedia:Souls transformed into birds. Venetian School,14th

Dante and Virgil enter a fortress surmounted by owls. From Dante's "Divina Commedia", Cantica del Inferno. Ms.597/1424,folio 48.Italian,14th
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Dante and Virgil enter a fortress surmounted by owls. From Dante's "Divina Com...

Spanish miniature from a Mozarabic Bible,Spain,10th. fol.319:The dream of Nebuchadnezzar.
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Spanish miniature from a Mozarabic Bible,Spain,10th. fol.319:The dream of Nebuch...