Prunella Vulgaris's compendium, or: A companion for the ingenious of either sex. The newest experiments in japanning, to imitate the Indian way, plain and in speckles, rockwork, figures, &c. The art of persuming and beautifying. Divers receipts in physick and surgery, with many other useful things. To make enamel of divers colours for gold, silver, or other metals. To which are added, many curiosities, and rare secrets, known to few, but very profitable and pleasant.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
wonders of creation
Bestiary, Islamic style, thanks Internet!
a large winged fish
map of the world
one horned beast
Of course, the Persians take the illumination job to the next level as always...
You got a problem with 70s fonts, Great Satan?
ReplyDeleteEvidently there's an overabundance of kittens and baby seals in Allah's Creation, Secret Imam.
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ReplyDeleteHalf a dozen rooms filled with Persian miniatures at the Seattle Art Museum a few years ago was a show that was hard to leave.
ReplyDeleteNow, thanks to progress, we have equality of cheesiness.