Jakob Collection

Malleus Maleficarum
The Hammer of witches, authored by Dominicans Jakob Sprenger and Heinrich Kramer, is the most influential book promoting the real existence of the witchcraft heresy

Bernouilli Brothers
Brothers Jakob I and Johann I Bernoulli working on a problem of geometry

Knight of the mid 15th century in battle armor with weapons.. He wears a checkered tunic over stocking, with two angels above holding his coat of arms. The weapons include a war hammer A and sword E

Lesser false vampire bat, Megaderma spasma. Vespertilio spasma Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hermann Jakob Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers Animal Illustrations after

Jewish religious procession from the 15th century.. From a coloured pen and ink drawing in the handwritten chronicles of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental

Formula One World Championship
Photographers shoot the action. Formula One World Championship, Rd 8, British Grand Prix, Practice Day, Silverstone, England, 9 June 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Photographers shoot the action. Formula One World Championship, Rd 8, British Grand Prix, Practice Day, Silverstone, England, 9 June 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

German pole axe and halberd from the late 15th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Wife kissing a young man behind her husbands back. German fashions of the late 15th century. From a color illustration by a German master in Berlin Print Room, Kupferstichkabinet

Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Kaiser Karl V. Bei Fugger in Augsburg, 1530. German businessman

City parish church St. Jakob in the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

SCHLEIDEN, Matthias Jakob (1804-1881). German botanist and co-founder of the cell theory. Litography

Italian male fashion, late 15th century. Costume of Italian noblemen A-C, and costume of Italian soldiers, archer, pikeman and axe man in small metal helmet

German fashions of the 15th century, including mi-parti
German costumes of the 15th century. Man and woman in mi-parti clothes, and others in characteristic fashion of the era. From the Duke of Saxonys lineage book in Dresden State Archive

Italian heraldic shield or targe from the mid-15th century. With escutcheon and coat of arms, great helm crested with a swans head, the crest of the Chigi family of Sienna

German knight in armour of the late 14th century. In bascinet with vizor and camail, surcoat and cape, chainmail and plate armour, holding a lance and mace. St

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

Gottfried Count of Arensberg, 14th century armour
Gottfried, Count of Arensberg, Graf von Arensberg, 1370. In suit of armour, leather surcoat with coat of arms, iron arm harness. From a grave effigy in Frankfurt Cathedral

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Crab-eating macaque, Macaca fascicularis. Simia aygula Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob Andreas Eisenmann after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann Christian Daniel

Apple blossoms near St. Jakob in Ahrntal, Valle Aurina, South Tyrol, Italy

Church of St. Jakob in Wallgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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The Jagdhausalm in the National Park Hohe Tauern, East Tyrol. It is a working alpe with a unique architecture as the buildings are mainly built of dry stone walls

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The Jagdhausalm in the National Park Hohe Tauern, East Tyrol. It is a working alpe with a unique architecture as the buildings are mainly built of dry stone walls

Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, from Living Biographies of Great Composers
3961015 Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, from Living Biographies of Great Composers by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, 1809-1847)

Jakob Hlasek Czechoslovakia 24 June 1993 Date: 24 June 1993

German composer Giacomo Meyerbeer photographed by Nadar, 1860
1703245 German composer Giacomo Meyerbeer photographed by Nadar, 1860 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: german composer Giacomo Meyerbeer photographed by Nadar)

German female haberdasher in a shop selling thread, 1492
German female haberdasher in a shop selling colorful ropes of thread and buttons, 1492. She wears a tall hennin with veil, popular in France and Holland at the time

Stained glass window portrait of a lady with armorial
Stained glass window portrait of a lady in hennin hat with tiara, next to unknown states armorial shield, helm and crest, 1495. Shield shows a wicker fence

Steel plate gauntlets of the late 15th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr

Stained glass portrait of Abbot Sebastian Hafele
Abbot Sebastian Hafele von Ebersburg, Catholic prelate, 1472-1500. With mitre, crook and coat of arms. From a stained glass window in the church in Haslach, Bavaria

Portrait of a young German nobleman in oils from 1490
Portrait of a 22-year-old German nobleman in oils from 1490. Painted by the famous master of the Swabian school Bartholomaus Zeitblom

German coats of arms from the late 15th century
Coat of arms of Bernhard Adelmann von Adelmannsfelden from his gravestone in Eichstatt Cathedral A, and coats of arms of the Votter and Langenmantel families from a painting by Hans Holbein

German womens fashion from the late 15th century
German womens fashion and ornament from the late 15th century. Woman from the title page to the woodcut album Reise von Palastina A

Bernhard von Breidenbach, politician in Mainz, 1440-1497
Bernhard von Breidenbach, politician in the Electorate of Mainz and author of Peregrinatio in terram sanctum, 1440-1497. From the grave effigy in Mainz Cathedral

Shield and weapons of the late 15th century. Shield with the coat of arms of Deggendorf, Bavaria A, B; Steitart or pole axe C, and Helmbarte or halberd D

German noblemens costumes from the late 15th century. Nobleman A from a fresco in the Basilica in Siena. Aristocrat B from a painting in Frankfurt State Institute

German fashions of the late 15th century from Matthaus Schwarzs Book of Clothes, Trachtenbuch. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Italian fashions of the late 15th century. A noblewoman from a carpet now in Corpus Domini, Rome. A Roman soldier with pike from a fresco in the library of the Basilica of Siena

Painted decorative box from the late 15th century
Painted decorative box showing the Judgment of Paris from the late 15th century. Paris in gold suit of armour lies before Mercury in red robes and three naked goddesses Hera, Athena and Aphrodite

Fragment of a banner of miners from Tyrol, 15th century
Fragment of a banner of silver and copper miners from Tyrol, late 15th century. St. George kills a dragon next to a scarlet eagle

German fashion of the late 15th century. Knights of the Kevernburg with their wives, holding armorial shields and pennants, Arnstadt A-F

Italian noble youth fashions from the late 15th century. They wear doublet and hose with many cutout panels, slits and slashes. From an oil painting by Bernardo Pinturicchio

Costume of a German woman and children, late 15th century
Dutch-style costume of a German woman and children, late 15th century. Her jewelry is shown enlarged below. The book is wrapped in a cloth cover

Sir Johann VI Hans von Kronberg and his wife Katharina
Sir Johann VI Hans von Kronberg (died 1488) and his wife Katharina von Reifenberg. From the grave effigy in St. Johann Church, Kronberg im Taunus, Hessen Germany

Costumes of young German noblemen, late 15th century. Both are cleanshaven with long hair, and mi-parti clothes. One in long gold-embroidered doublet, the other in short cape

German court messenger and old man, 15th century
German male fashions of the late 15th century. Costume of a court messenger with brooch and lance, from painting of the life of St. Sigismund

Armorial shields of the crossbowmens guild, late
Armorial shields of members of the crossbowmens guild in Munich, late 15th century. A Hans Duke of Bavaria, 1463, B Hainrich 1486, C Hans Duke of Saarwerden, D unknown, E C

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"Jakob: A Timeless Tale of Valor, Intrigue, and Identity" Step into the captivating world of Jakob, a name that echoes through centuries. From the Malleus Maleficarum to the Bernouilli Brothers' groundbreaking discoveries, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on history. Imagine a knight of the mid-15th century donned in battle armor, wielding weapons with unwavering determination. Jakob's bravery knows no bounds as he fearlessly faces adversaries on blood-soaked battlegrounds. But there is more to Jakob than meets the eye. Delve into his mysterious encounters with creatures like the lesser false vampire bat, Megaderma spasma – a testament to his enthralling adventures beyond mortal realms. Witness a Jewish religious procession from the 15th century unfold before your eyes. In this poignant moment of faith and tradition, Jakob stands tall amidst diversity and embraces unity. PRANDTAUER, JAKOB (1660-1726). MELK – these words etched in history speak volumes about Jakob's architectural prowess. His visionary creations continue to inspire generations even today. Travel forward in time to witness mid-18th century German male fashions worn by dashing gentlemen who emulate Jakob's timeless style and sophistication. Marvel at German pole axes and halberds from the late 15th century – formidable weapons wielded by warriors inspired by none other than our hero himself. Yet behind every legend lies secrets untold. Picture a wife kissing a young man behind her husband's back; deceit weaves its web around unsuspecting hearts even in Jakob's era. Jakob Koch and Paul Jakob Bruns are names intertwined with our protagonist’s journey - loyal companions or perhaps alter egos? Unravel their significance as you embark on this thrilling tale alongside them. Finally, behold noblemen of the late 17th century, with King in their midst.