The illuminator Joseph Ibn Hayyim left his mark with these curious letters:
'I, Joseph Ibn Hayyim, illuminated and completed this book.'

Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.447r

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Torah portion Shoftim (שֹׁפְטִים) with these golden hybrids & fine penwork.

Bodleian Library, MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.109r

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1710: George Carpenter, former MP Newtownards, Down wounded at Battle of Almenar, near Balaguer, Spain; War of Spanish Succession. Prisoner/exchanged. 1719, made Baron Carpenter of Killaghy, Kilkenny. Before, Williamite War in Ireland for William III https://t.co/kvSOWol5Ff

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United by geometric form: Qur’ān & Hebrew Scriptures

BL Or 12523C; 13th century; Volume 39 of a Qur’ān, copied probably in Granada, Spain ; f.37r
Bodleian Library, MS. Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.122r

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of the Torah portion Chukat (חֻקַּת), which tells of the laws of the red heifer, with this beautiful creature.

Bodleian Library, MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.88v

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The illuminator Joseph Ibn Hayyim was having fun with words here!

Bodleian Library, MS Kennicott 1; 'Kennicott Bible'; 1476CE (5236 since creation); La Coruña, NW Spain; f.447r

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Chariot race, 3rd century Museo Arqueologico Nacional,

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ICUMI, here are the images I've shared for sculpture-Luisa Roldán, Spain; painting-Yolanda López, U.S.; architecture-Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil; & embroidery-Ana Teresa Barboza, Brazil. This year's theme: heritage & hope.

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Torah portion Shoftim (שֹׁפְטִים) with these intertwined golden hybrids & beautiful penwork.

Bodleian Library, MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.109r

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United in geometric design: Qur’ān & Hebrew Scriptures

BL Or 12523C; Volume 39 of a Qur’ān, copied probably in Granada, Spain; 13th century ; f.37r
Bodleian Library, MS. Kennicott 1; Kennicott Bible; 1476CE;
La Coruña, Spain; f.122r

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of the Torah portion Re'eh (רְאֵה) with this open mouthed creature with blue horns & golden wings.

MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.106r

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of the Torah portion Eikev (עֵקֶב) with a thoughtful looking bird standing on one leg.

Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.103v

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1710: George Carpenter, former MP Newtownards, Down wounded at Battle of Almenar, near Balaguer, Spain; War of Spanish Succession. Prisoner/exchanged. 1719, made Baron Carpenter of Killaghy, Kilkenny. Before, Williamite War in Ireland for William III https://t.co/kvSOWol5Ff

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of the Torah portion Chukat (חֻקַּת), which tells of the rite of the red heifer, with this beautiful creature.

MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.88v

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SECRETS OF THE SILVER LION out today! This is an all-new adventure for 's that'll take your 8-12 year olds on a trip to Washington Heights, NYC; Sevilla, Spain; and Potosí, Bolivia

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Parsha Shoftim (שֹׁפְטִים) with these intertwined hybrids & beautiful penwork.

MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.109r

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Parsha Re'eh (רְאֵה)
with this open mouthed creature with blue horns & golden wings.

MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.106r

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Parsha Eikev (עֵקֶב) with a bird standing on one leg.

MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.103v

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Hi! I'm an illustrator from Spain; most of my work revolves around nature, intimacy and childhood, though I also believe in illustration as a way of creating a better world for everyone 🌿🌟

I'm currently looking for freelance work!

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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Parsh Chukat (חֻקַּת) with this beautiful creature. Shabbat Shalom!

MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.88v

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