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Beautiful and atmospheric views of the Near East! #Bethlehem, #Tabor, Thal #Josaphat, #Jericho
Original antique print
Toned steel engraving with hand colored highlighting. Published 1861. https://t.co/2QeEuIl397
Josaphat rencontre l'ermite Barlaam qui le baptise et prend la voie de l’ascèse. Ce #manuscrit arabe @laBnF copié au Caire par le moine Girgis en 1778 provient de la collection Asselin de Cherville. Découvrez la légende en 32 miniatures @GallicaBnF🧐 https://t.co/JLPjJf09oU
Did you know that the story of the Buddha made its way to medieval Europe, transforming into the story of a Christian saint named Josaphat? Here he is in a 1469 German illustration (citations at the end)
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