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Rustichello da Pisa: A Journey Through Time and Tales Step into the world of Rustichello da Pisa
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Rustichello da Pisa: A Journey Through Time and Tales Step into the world of Rustichello da Pisa, a renowned Italian writer and traveler who lived during the 14th century. His captivating tales have been beautifully preserved in various illustrations found in ancient manuscripts. One such illustration, found on Ms Fr 2810 f. 19v, depicts an execution in Afghanistan from his famous work "Livre des Merveilles du Monde. " The vivid tempera on vellum painting transports us to a time long gone, where we witness the harsh realities of life in distant lands. In another mesmerizing artwork titled "Paradise Garden, " taken from "The Travels of Marco Polo, " Rustichello's talent shines through once again. This exquisite piece showcases his ability to capture the beauty and tranquility of nature with delicate strokes on vellum. As we delve deeper into these historical manuscripts, we encounter Kublai Khan being greeted by the brothers Polo on Ms Fr 2810 f. 2v. This scene offers a glimpse into their legendary encounters with one of history's most powerful leaders. Traveling further south along Arabia's coast, as depicted in Ms Fr 2810, we discover enchanting islands that were part of Rustichello's incredible journey chronicled in "Livre des Merveilles du Monde. " Genghis Khan also plays a significant role within these pages. On one miniature dated c. 1410, he is seen giving his last recommendations to his sons while lying on his deathbed - an intimate moment captured for eternity. Another intriguing entry reveals Genghis Khan imposing taxes on salt, sugar, and spices within Quinsay city (Ms Fr 2810 f. 69). These details provide valuable insights into the economic practices during this era. Hassan i Sabbah leading initiations at Alamut (Ms Fr 2810 f.