Initial A with the Battle of the Maccabees, ca. 1360–70

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Initial A with the Battle of the Maccabees, ca. 1360–70, Made in probably Bologna, Italy, Italian, Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment, 8 1/16 x 5 15/16 in. ( x cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations, Medieval Christians considered the Maccabees, who regained the Temple in Jerusalem for Jewish worship, as early models for the Christian Crusaders, fighting to recapture the Holy City from Muslim control

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Size: 3789px × 4868px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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