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Background imageIlluminated Collection: Italy. Milan. La Scala by night. Opera house. Inagurated in

Italy. Milan. La Scala by night. Opera house. Inagurated in 1778. Built by Giuseppe Piermarini (1734-1808)

Background imageIlluminated Collection: French Line Normandie poster

French Line Normandie poster
French Line poster for the SS Normandie ocean liner, the worlds most perfect ship

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Theatre Crowd in Shaftesbury Avenue, London

Theatre Crowd in Shaftesbury Avenue, London
The early winter and Christmas season in London - a theatre crowd pouring out into Shaftesbury Avenue. The scene is outside the Lyric Theatre, looking towards the Globe, the Queen s

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - One of the many steel mills

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - One of the many steel mills. Date: 1937

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The Quitter - Poem by Rob W Service

The Quitter - Poem by Rob W Service
The Quitter. Poem by Rob W. Service illuminated with two vignettes On The Way Home and Home Sweet Home. C. Huggins

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Persian Manuscript, 1650. Court of a Safavid dynasty

Persian Manuscript, 1650. Court of a Safavid dynasty prince. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Museum of Islamic Arts

Background imageIlluminated Collection: London and the Thames (15th c. ). Gothic art

London and the Thames (15th c. ). Gothic art
London and the Thames (15th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Illuminated Wenzelbibel manuscript

Illuminated Wenzelbibel manuscript
A page from the illuminated manuscript known as the Wenzelbibel (or Wenzelsbibel), named after King Wenzel (Wenceslaus) IV of Bohemia

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Virgin a

Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Virgin a
Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Virgin and Child. Miniature. Drop cap. Spain

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the Catalan Parlia

Folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the Catalan Parlia
Alfonso IV of Aragon called the kind (1299-1336). King of Aragon and count of Barcelona as Alfonso III, from 1327 to his death. Son of James II and Blanche of Anjou

Background imageIlluminated Collection: WW1 - Zeppelin over the UK illuminated by searchlights

WW1 - Zeppelin over the UK illuminated by searchlights
" Zepp!" WW1 - Zeppelin over the UK illuminated by searchlights Date: circa 1917

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sohrab

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sohrab facing the tent of the Persian army leaders. 16th c. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Visigothic Code or Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum

Visigothic Code or Liber Iudiciorum or Lex Visigothorum. Set of laws promulgated by the Visigothic king of Hispania, Chindasuinth and enlarged by Recceswinth (654).Vit. 14-5. I foliate I

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean

Portolan chart, 1591. Map of the Pacific Ocean. It depicts the western coast of Central and South America, from Mexico to the Strait of Magellan. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Fra Mauro ( -1460). Fra Mauro map. 1459. Detail

Fra Mauro ( -1460). Fra Mauro map. 1459. Detail of Southeast Asia with the island of Borneo. The map is oriented with south at top. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Luttrell Psalter. 14th c. Blocked cart pulled

Luttrell Psalter. 14th c. Blocked cart pulled by horses and helped by men. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

Background imageIlluminated Collection: LCC-LFB Kennington fire station, Lambeth

LCC-LFB Kennington fire station, Lambeth
Built by the London County Council, Kennington fire station was located in Renfrew Road, Lower Kennington, South London. Seen here are its horse drawn escape ladder

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Istanbul. Turkey

Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Istanbul. Turkey
Turkey. Istanbul. Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Erected during the reign of Justinian I. Interior

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin

Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin compendium of Civil law (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Leicester Square Looking Towards the Empire Theatre

Leicester Square Looking Towards the Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, now the Empire cinema, illuminated at night during a season of performances by the celebrated Russian ballet

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Festival of Britain

Festival of Britain
Night scene showing the illuminated exhibition site of the 1951 Festival Britain on Londons South Bank with the Skylon glowing in the dark and the Dome of Discovery visible

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Koran written in Arabic (14h c. ). Miniature Painting

Koran written in Arabic (14h c. ). Miniature Painting
Koran written in Arabic (14h c.). Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Music - Dancing - Vauxhall Gardens

Music - Dancing - Vauxhall Gardens
Music and dancing at Vauxhall. The band play music from an illuminated bandstand which people dance all around

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The Transfiguration of Christ, 1516-1520, by Raphael (1483-1

The Transfiguration of Christ, 1516-1520, by Raphael (1483-1
Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino) (1483-1520). Italian painter. The Transfiguration of Christ, 1516-1520. Pinacoteca Vaticana. Vatican City

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Mohammad on Horseback Persian miniature

Mohammad on Horseback Persian miniature
Ascension of prophet Muhammad with the archangel Gabriel. 16th c. Ascent of the Prophet Mohammad with Archangel Saint Gabriel. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. UNITED KINGDOM

Background imageIlluminated Collection: LORRIS, Guillaume. Roman de la Rose

LORRIS, Guillaume. Roman de la Rose
The Romance of the Rose. s.XIV. The young lover, redeemer of the garden of delight, reaches a source and finds an inscription saying that there brother Narcissus died. Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Portolan chart, 1582. Map of the central part

Portolan chart, 1582. Map of the central part of the Mediterranean sea. Printed in Messina. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament

Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament. Miniature. 15th century. The fifth Angel playing trumpet. Chateau of Chatilly. France

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Trade Statutes. Fabric market and tailor s. Gothic

Trade Statutes. Fabric market and tailor s. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Bologna. Civic Medieval Museum

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature

Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature
Fatimid period (10th-12th c.). Islamic art. Miniature

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The Caverio Map or Caveri Map, circa 1505. This

The Caverio Map or Caveri Map, circa 1505. This map was one of the primary sources used to make the Waldseem� map. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Nautical chart entitled King Hamy. 1502. Parchment

Nautical chart entitled King Hamy. 1502. Parchment
" Nautical chart entitled " King Hamy". 1502. Parchment. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum."

Background imageIlluminated Collection: John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. T

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Background imageIlluminated Collection: MUHAMMAD (570-632). Prophet and founder of Islam

MUHAMMAD (570-632). Prophet and founder of Islam. Muhammad in ecstasy. Islamic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely

Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Sketch by Fish of Charleston dancing at the Florida Club

Sketch by Fish of Charleston dancing at the Florida Club on the illuminated glass floor, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Completion of the new Earls Court station, London

Completion of the new Earls Court station, London
Completion of the new Earls Court underground station, London. Top: an illuminated train indicator which shows trains in motion. Middle: the new flyover junction

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s. XIV. Detail

Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s. XIV. Detail
Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s.XIV. Detail

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Cigogna manuscript (1671), Merchants in a bazaar

Cigogna manuscript (1671), Merchants in a bazaar

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Young princess playing veena (string instrument)

Young princess playing veena (string instrument), 1770. Hyderabad school. Hindu art. Miniature Painting

Background imageIlluminated Collection: CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham

CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham ( -1381). Catalan Atlas. 1375. Fifth Leaf. Map of Delli. Detail. Camel caravan in the Silk Road to Catai crossing the mountains of Tian Shan

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Kings College London illuminated

Kings College London illuminated
The Gateway of Kings College, London, is illuminated to celebrate the wedding of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Solomon Writing Proverbs

Solomon Writing Proverbs
When not entertaining queens or building temples, Solomon found time to write his Proverbs - as shown in their first letter in a 12th century German Bible

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Jesus meets a patient cured by him and says: now you are h

Jesus meets a patient cured by him and says: now you are healed and sin no more. Miniature. Codex Predis. Quattrocento Renaissance (XV century). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Codex Capodilista, 1442. Falconer

Codex Capodilista, 1442. Falconer
CAPODILISTA, Giovanni Francesco (15th c. - 15th c.). Capodilista Codex. 1434. Carlotus Capodilista de Transelgardi, nobleman of the lineage Capodilista, dressed in a falconers costume

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Spain (1759). Royal Palace of Barcelona illuminated

Spain (1759). Royal Palace of Barcelona illuminated on the occasion of the arrival of Charles III and Maric Amalia of Saxony. Engraving by Ignacio Valls. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageIlluminated Collection: RAF Lancasters over Berlin; Second World War, 1943

RAF Lancasters over Berlin; Second World War, 1943
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Lancaster heavy bombers heading towards their target of Berlin, during the Autumn of 1943

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Portolan Atlas, 1587. Map of the Iberian Peninsula

Portolan Atlas, 1587. Map of the Iberian Peninsula, the north coastline of Africa and the Vasque Countrys region in France. Made in Messina. Facsimile. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Marriage capitula. tions of Henry VIII and Catherine

Marriage capitula. tions of Henry VIII and Catherine
Marriage capitula.tions of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 1509. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Simancas. General Archives of Simancas

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Building a fortress (14th c. ). Gothic art. Miniature

Building a fortress (14th c. ). Gothic art. Miniature
Building a fortress (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Friedrichstrasse / Berlin

Friedrichstrasse / Berlin
A deserted Friedrichstrasse by night, with illuminated U-Bahn sign framing the scene

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Owen Jones Title Page

Owen Jones Title Page
Decorative gothic-style title page, echoing the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Vauxhall Gardens / 1833

Vauxhall Gardens / 1833
C. H. Simpson, Master of Ceremonies, venerated with an illuminated likeness at Vauxhall Gardens

Background imageIlluminated Collection: 925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts - Paris

925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts - Paris
1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts - Paris - The car manufacturer Citroen places one of the most famous advertisements in history on the sides of the Eiffel Tower! Nighttime view. Date: 1925

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, illuminated by Philips bulbs

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, illuminated by Philips bulbs
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, illuminated using Philips lightbulbs Date: 1910s

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900

Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900
Every night the caretaker climbs the spiral steps of the the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower) to ignite the gas lights behind the dials of the infamous clockface so that London can see the time

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The Royal Pavilion, Brighton - Illuminated

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton - Illuminated
Brighton Pavilion - Illuminated. The Royal Pavilion is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The bird-charmer in the new Tuileries Gardens, 1880

The bird-charmer in the new Tuileries Gardens, 1880. Two fashionable women in the new Jardin des Tuileries near one of the famous bird charmers. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Background imageIlluminated Collection: German soldiers, hunter and young men of the 15th century

German soldiers, hunter and young men of the 15th century
German mens costumes of the 15th century. Young pikeman or Lansknecht with sword and halberd A, soldier with felt hat C, hunter with falcon and glove D, and young men in house clothes B, E, F

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Medieval comedian playing bellows and tongs

Medieval comedian playing bellows and tongs
Vignette of a comedian holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle, 14th century manuscript. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Origin of croquet and billiards, 14th century

Origin of croquet and billiards, 14th century
Game played with ball, stick, hoop and target (the origin of billiards and croquet), 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Fools dance, 14th century

Fools dance, 14th century
A line of fools in hoods with bells dancing the fools dance to bagpipe and regal music, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Mummers in animal masks, 14th century

Mummers in animal masks, 14th century
Mummers in odd animal masks and colourful robes, 14th century, dancing to music played by a man on a lute with animal neck

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Hall of Science

Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - Hall of Science. 1933

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - The Merchandise Mart, by night

Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - The Merchandise Mart, by night. 133

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Berwick-upon-Tweed bridges at night

Berwick-upon-Tweed bridges at night. The Royal Tweed Bridge nearest to the camera and the Royal Border Bridge - the railway bridge is illuminated in the distance Date: 2014

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The Sugarloaf Cable Car - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at night

The Sugarloaf Cable Car - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at night
The Sugarloaf Cable Car (Bondinho do Pao de Acucar) - a cableway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, moving between Praia Vermelha and the Sugarloaf Mountain

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Illuminated letter A

Illuminated letter A in a medieval style

Background imageIlluminated Collection: The Pavilion of Applied Arts, The Franco-British

The Pavilion of Applied Arts, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Illuminated Applied Arts Pavilion, Franco British

Illuminated Applied Arts Pavilion, Franco British White City Exhibition in London in 1908

Background imageIlluminated Collection: An illuminated paviion, The Franco-British Exhibition

An illuminated paviion, The Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1908

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Decorated illuminated Coronation tram, Burnley

Decorated illuminated Coronation tram, Burnley

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Illustrated Bible Text Victorian period

Illustrated Bible Text Victorian period

Background imageIlluminated Collection: US Capitol and Plaza by night - Washington, D. C. USA

US Capitol and Plaza by night - Washington, D. C. USA
US Capitol and Plaza by night - Washington, D.C. USA. Date: 1935

Background imageIlluminated Collection: University Of London Senate At Night

University Of London Senate At Night
A photograph which shows an illuminated University of London Senate House at night, the art deco building was constructed between 1932 and 1937, designed by architect Charles Henry Holden

Background imageIlluminated Collection: British Red Cross Society Facsimile

British Red Cross Society Facsimile
A facsimile of the illuminated address presented by Queen Alexandra at Marlborough House, on 17th of December 1915, to the Japanese Red Cross Society in recognition of the services of their mission

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Illumination of the Grand Canal, Venice

Illumination of the Grand Canal, Venice
The illumination of the Grand Canal in Venice, in honour of the launch of the new ironclad (warship) Francesco Morosini'. Date: 1885

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Water Polo By Night

Water Polo By Night
A nocturnal women's water polo match at the Stadio del Littoria in Rome, attended by Benito Mussolini. Date: 1931

Background imageIlluminated Collection: John Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fragments)

John Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fragments)
Four leaves (2 bifolia) from an illuminated manuscript copy of Gower's Confessio Amantis, parchment. The text is the B version and is part of Book V

Background imageIlluminated Collection: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Casa Loma, illuminated

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Casa Loma, illuminated Date: circa 1970s



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