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Rustichello Collection

"Rustichello: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the captivating world of Rustichello

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Rustichello Collection: People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)
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Rustichello Collection: Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v, Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810, Islands on the south coast of Arabia, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
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Rustichello Collection: The mongolian leader Gengis Khan on his death bed giving his last recommendations to his sons, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 69, Tax raised by Genghis Khan on salt, sugar and spices in the city of Quinsay
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
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Rustichello Collection: Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 54, Fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises in the Gaindu Province
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 fol. 274, Pilgrims in front of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
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Rustichello Collection: Ms 2810 f. 67, The city of Kinsai, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 76v, Wolf-headed people of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 45, How the Great Khan used tree bark as currency
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 204, The Great Khan arriving with his escort, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 186, Pepper harvest and offering the fruits to a king
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 136v, The Great Khans feast, from
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810, The Great Khan in Peking, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 5, Nicolo and Marco Polo before the Great Khan
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 110v, Travellers outside Peking with Odorico de Pordenone
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 3v, Kublai Khan giving Nicolo and Marco Polo safe conduct to Peking
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 226, Brother Hayton presents his book to Jean Sans Peur
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 13v, Marco Polo on his travels, from the
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 33, Marco Polo in the battle between Genghis Khan and his uncle Nouern
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 200v, Genghis Khan escapes his enemies by hiding in the bushes
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810, The fleet of the crusaders, from Livre des merveilles, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 97, Odorico da Pordenone and James of Ireland take their leave of Pope John
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Rustichello Collection: Ms 2810 f. 49, The bridge over the Lou-Keou, a province near Peking
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 31v, The Great Khan releases his eagle against a doe
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 6, Nicolo, Marco and Matteo Polo taking leave of the Great Khan
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Rustichello Collection: Ms 2810 f. 38, The palace of the Great Khans son in Peking
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 37, The Great Khans palace, from the
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 59v, Mythical animals in the wilderness, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 55v, Dragons and other beasts, from Le Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 14v, Marco Polo with elephants and camels arriving at Hormuz on the
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Rustichello Collection: Facsimile of the frontispiece from the first German edition of The Travels of Marco Polo
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Rustichello Collection: Ms Fr 2810 f. 72, The Great Khans soldiers take the island of Sypangu, from the

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"Rustichello: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the captivating world of Rustichello, a renowned author and scribe whose works have left an indelible mark on history. From the vivid illustrations found in Livre des Merveilles du Monde to his collaboration with Marco Polo, Rustichello's legacy is one of exploration and wonder. In Ms Fr 2810 f. 19v, we witness an execution in Afghanistan, a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by travelers during that era. Yet amidst these challenges, Rustichello's pen brought to life the Paradise Garden in The Travels of Marco Polo (illustrated beautifully in tempera on vellum), and is through his words that readers were transported to distant lands filled with exotic wonders. One cannot forget Kublai Khan greeted by the brothers Polo as depicted in Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v - a testament to Rustichello's ability to capture significant moments in history. His writings also shed light on Genghis Khan's last recommendations to his sons (c. 1410), revealing both power struggles and familial bonds. From islands off the south coast of Arabia (Ms Fr 2810) to Hassan i Sabbah leading initiations at Alamut (Ms Fr 2810 f. 17), Rustichello delved into diverse cultures and traditions, painting a rich tapestry for readers hungry for knowledge. Monsters from the land of Merkites fascinated audiences as seen in Ms Fr 2810 f. 29v while fishing for pearls and gathering turquoises intrigued many as illustrated in Ms Fr 2810 f. 54 - showcasing Rustichello's ability to captivate with tales both mythical and practical. Pilgrims flocking before Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre came alive under his penmanship (Ms Fr 2810 fol. 274), just as the bustling city of Kinsai did in Ms 2810 f.