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Page of the 42-line Gutenberg Bible printed in 1455
Jerusalem, Israel - December 8, 2013: A Bible written in ancient Geez language in the in Ethiopian Patriarchate in Jerusalem.
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
Galatina, Apulia (Italy): a composition made of details from the XVth century frescoes painted on the walls of the Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria.
Hampshire, UK - September 17, 2021:  An historic manuscript,  hundreds of years old, handwritten in Norman French.
An antique copy of the Hebrew scriptures and New Testament Bible from the 1800's.  Detail shot of the Lord's Prayer as taught to his disciples.
A closeup of an illuminated medieval manuscript on a  parchment with the historical Gregorian chant
A recovered ancient fresco on display at the Aarhus Cathedral in Denmark, used to educate people who could not read, depicting the Christian concept of heaven, earth and hell, top to bottom. \nAarhus Cathedral's walls were originally covered with murals, but during the Reformation, they were whitewashed. Gradually several of the paintings have been been uncovered. Despite the loss, it is the church in Denmark that has the largest area of frescoes.
Low angle view of ceiling of portal hall of historic town hall of Prague, Czech Republic
Detail with initial letter and musical notation from illuminated antiphonary manuscript from Ferarra
Old Victorian newspaper page, 1880s 19th Century, Rural notes, Legal, Theatres, Pastimes
Detail of a letter on a page from a 14th Century Latin Vulgate Bible, written in England on vellum.  The capital letter is illuminated with gold and decorated with white tracery. (Fragment 13) From the Reed Rare Books Collection in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Religious art and architectural details in Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy
A closeup of a book in the National Library of Madrid
Unrestored frescos in the ceiling in a small chapel in Sankt Mariæ Kirke – The Church of Our Lady – is part of a former Carmelite Priory and the church is from 1430. Today it is a normal Danish church in Helsingør also known as Elsinore in English.
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Dates back to 1791. Soma, Manisa, Turkey.
Old manuscript in Burgos cathedral
Vintage photograph of Chapel of St George at Windsor Castle, 19th Century
A close up view of a section of one of the tapestries at the MET Cloisters in New York City.
The first chapter of Don Quixote
Human representation, painted joist ceiling of the abbey dwelling of the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, 15th century, Aude
This detailed mural painting is on an interior wall of the ancient Thai Buddhist temple of Wat Phra Sing, which is open daily to the public. The scene is interesting as it depicts ancient styles and costumes from hundreds of years the Thai ago that would have been the common look every day at that time.
Girona, Spain - 18 July, 2024: Illustrated manuscript of the Beatus of Girona
Basilica di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Southern Italy, Galatina, Apulia: Interiors fresco details
Page from a 15th Century Book of Hours, written in France on vellum, showing Joseph and Mary taking Jesus to Egypt. (Fragment 19) From the Reed Rare Books Collection in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Saint George and the Princess is a fresco by the Italian master Pisanello, located in the Pellegrini Chapel of the Church of Sant'Anastasia, Verona, northern Italy. It is one of the most notable works of International Gothic painting.
New Orleans, USA - Dec 11, 2017: Ancient biblical text page opened on public display at the iconic St. Louis Cathedral at the French Quarter. Feature ornate decorative drawings and artful manuscripts.
Old antique book with damaged cover, scuffed and torn, Manners customs sports of England, 1820s
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