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"Black Buck", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album by Manohar.

Manohar

"Black Buck", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album

recto: ca. 1615–20; verso: ca. 1530–50

Façade of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, decorated with the emperor's arms, four figures of death flanking the three entrances, the two in center on horseback, a large angel above central door, from "Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II" (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II) by Stefano della Bella.

Stefano della Bella

Façade of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, decorated with the emperor's arms, four figures of death flanking the three entrances, the two in center on horseback, a large angel above central door, from "Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II" (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II)

1637

The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries) by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

The Unicorn Purifies Water (from the Unicorn Tapestries)

1495–1505

Sampler by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

Sampler

1809

Design for a Plate with Neptune in a Shell Drawn by Horses in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters by Adriaen Collaert.

Adriaen Collaert

Design for a Plate with Neptune in a Shell Drawn by Horses in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters

ca. 1600

Ten Kings of Hell by Jin Chushi.

Jin Chushi

Ten Kings of Hell

before 1195

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John by Hendrick ter Brugghen.

Hendrick ter Brugghen

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John

ca. 1624–25

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710–1795) by Unidentified artist.

Unidentified artist

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710–1795)

ca. 1790–1805

Design for a Plate with Galatea on a Shell Flanked by Trumpeters in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters by Adriaen Collaert.

Adriaen Collaert

Design for a Plate with Galatea on a Shell Flanked by Trumpeters in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters

ca. 1600

Design for a Plate with Arion Riding a Dolphin in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters by Adriaen Collaert.

Adriaen Collaert

Design for a Plate with Arion Riding a Dolphin in a Medallion Bordered by Sea Monsters

ca. 1600

Safavid Courtiers Leading Georgian Captives by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

Safavid Courtiers Leading Georgian Captives

mid-16th century

'Aqua' in a Decorative Border with Sea Creatures, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements by Crispijn de Passe the Elder.

Crispijn de Passe the Elder

'Aqua' in a Decorative Border with Sea Creatures, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements

1590–1612

Silk Animal Carpet by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

Silk Animal Carpet

second half 16th century

Scene with a Warning Against Venereal Disease in a Circle at Center by Theodor de Bry.

Theodor de Bry

Scene with a Warning Against Venereal Disease in a Circle at Center

1580–1600

The Tree of Life by Unknown maker.

Unknown maker

The Tree of Life

first half 17th century

Seasons and Elements (Spring) (set of four) by Charles Le Brun.

Charles Le Brun

Seasons and Elements (Spring) (set of four)

ca. 1683

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