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Plants and flowers. More - trees, fruits, animals etc. - to be added soon!



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ALL OTHER PLANTS

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ANIMALS

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FLOWERS

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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TREES

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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...

King Richard I Lionheart (1157-1199) embarks on the Third Crusade (1191). From the chronicle of David Aubert. Illuminated manuscript; 15th century.
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King Richard I Lionheart (1157-1199) embarks on the Third Crusade (1191). From t...

Battle of Neville's Cross (near Durham, England) in 1346 between English and Scottish troops led by King David II of Scotland. From Jean Froissart's Chroniques; Bruges, Belgium; third half of the 14th century.
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Battle of Neville's Cross (near Durham, England) in 1346 between English and Sco...

Battle of Poitiers between England (Edward, the Black Prince) and France (Jean le Bon) in 1356, resulting in the second of the three great English victories of the Hundred Years' War. From Les Grandes Chroniques de France, France; 1375-79. BNF 2813 , Fol. 399
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Battle of Poitiers between England (Edward, the Black Prince) and France (Jean l...

Surrender of Cherbourg to the French under the command of King Charles VII in 1450. From "Vigiles du feu roi Charles septième". Illuminated manuscript; France; 15th century.
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Surrender of Cherbourg to the French under the command of King Charles VII in 14...

The Battle of Roncesvalles (Roncevaux) in 778 between the rearguard of Charlemagne's army and the Saracens. Roland is killed. From the Chroniques de France ou de Saint Denis, vol. 1.France; second quarter of 14th century. Shelfmark: Royal 16 G. VI Page Folio Number: f.178
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The Battle of Roncesvalles (Roncevaux) in 778 between the rearguard of Charlemag...

Debarking from Noah's Ark and the drunkenness of Noah. From the Bedford Hours illustrated by the Master of the Munich Golden Legend. France, Paris; 1414-1423.
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Debarking from Noah's Ark and the drunkenness of Noah. From the Bedford Hours il...

Planet Jupiter (Pisces) influences the activities of merchants. From the De Sphaera manuscript,which is today considered as the most beautifully decorated astrology book of the Renaissance. illuminated manuscript; 15th century.
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Planet Jupiter (Pisces) influences the activities of merchants. From the De Spha...

Love under the influence of Planet Venus and constellation Taurus. From the De Sphaera manuscript,which is today considered as the most beautifully decorated astrology book of the Renaissance. Illuminated manuscript; 15th century.
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Love under the influence of Planet Venus and constellation Taurus. From the De S...

December - disembowelling a pig. From the Breviary of Ercole I of Este. Illuminated manuscript; 15th century.
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December - disembowelling a pig. From the Breviary of Ercole I of Este. Illumina...

End of Prologue. John Lydgate and the Canterbury pilgrims leaving Canterbury. From a manuscript containing the Troy Book and Siege of Thebes, with other poems by John Lydgate. England (London?); circa 1455-1462. Shelfmark: Royal 18 D. II Page Folio Number: f.148
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End of Prologue. John Lydgate and the Canterbury pilgrims leaving Canterbury. Fr...

Willem Barents fleet at anchor while men defend themselves against bears. Willem Barents (ca. 1550-1597, Dutch name Barentsz) was a Dutch navigator and explorer, leader of early expeditions in far northern waters. He made three expeditions to seek the Northeast Passage; he died on the last voyage. The Barents Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean north of Norway, is named after him. Illustration from Gerrit de Veer's Narrative of Barents' last Voyage. Amsterdam; 1598.
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Willem Barents fleet at anchor while men defend themselves against bears. Wille...