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akg-images
has an extensive, hand-picked selection of images from the British
Library in London. The British Library's collections are unrivalled
and diverse and many items are considered treasures because of their uniqueness,
artistry and historical importance. akg-images is pleased to be able to
offer images from this stunning collection.
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akg2-R42-F65-1497 (detail) Saint Martha, in a Flemish illumination from the Isabella Breviary, 1497. Photo: akg-images / British Library |
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akg2-R41-S30-1390 Nebuchadnezzar besieges Jerusalem in a illumination from a Latin translation of the Bible of St. Jerome, circa 1390. Photo: akg-images / British Library |
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akg2-R42-Q8-1109 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ride in, as seen in the "Silos Apocalypse", 1109. Photo: akg-images / British Library |
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akg1FK-3006-E1370 Bertrand Duguesclin is appointed Constable of France by King Charles V in 1370, as depicted in a 14th Century French illumination. Photo: akg-images / British Library |
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akg2-V40-I1-1760-18 In an Indian miniature from the 18th Century, a yogi performs a handstand. Photo: akg-images / British Library |