Amman Collection (page 6)

Flagellant, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Flagellant, 16th century. Flagellants were members of a sect, known as the Brothers of the Cross, founded in c1260. They whipped themselves until blood ran in order to obtain Gods mercy

Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Pin and needle maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman and two assistants busy in a workshop

The spur maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
The spur maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman talks to a customer while continuing to file a spur which is held in a vice. Behind him in his workshop a fire is burning in the furnace where he heats metal

Shoemaker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Shoemaker, c1559-1591. A master craftsman serves a female customer at his shop window, while his two assistants sew shoes from pieces of leather their master has cut out on his workbench

Sword maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Sword maker, c1559-1591. A craftsman at his workbench holds an item in a vice while he works on it with a file. Around him are daggers and swords he has made

Armourer, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Armourer, c1559-1591. An armourer in his workshop using a hammer to shape a piece of armour. On display in front of his shop are items he has made, including a full suit of armour

Harquebusier or hand-gun maker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Harquebusier or hand-gun maker, c1559-1591. The first gun to be fired from the shoulder, the harquebus was invented in Spain in the mid 15th century

The Miner, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
The Miner, 16th century. In the background a man is working at a rockface, while another wheels a trolley out of the mine

Knight Templar in travelling dress, (c1119) 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Knight Templar in travelling dress, 16th century. Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, founded c1119 to protect pilgrims from maruading Muslims. Order Suppressed by Clement V in 1312

Knight of Malta from the order of St John of Jerusalem, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Knight of Malta from the order of St John of Jerusalem, 16th century. Dedicated to fighting infidel and treating sick and wounded. Woodcut by Jost Amman

The Druggists Shop, 1568. Artist: Jost Amman
The Druggists Shop, 1568. The druggist is grinding down ingredients with a pestle and mortar. Illustration by Jost Amman for his The Book of Trades. (Frankfurt am Main, 1568)

Dice Makers Workshop, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Dice Makers Workshop, 16th century

Wire Worker, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
Wire Worker, 16th century

The Clasp Makers Workshop, 16th century. Artist: Jost Amman
The Clasp Makers Workshop, 16th century

Colourful patterns on stained glass windows in King Hussein Park, Amman, Jordan

City Mall shopping centre, Amman, Jordan

Umayyad Palace interior in the Amman Citadel, Jabal Al-Qala, Amman, Jordan

The Umayyad Palace seen through a ruined wall, Amman, Jordan
The Umayyad Palace in the Amman Citadel, Jabal Al-Qala, Amman, Jordan

The Umayyad Palace in the Amman Citadel, Jabal Al-Qala, Amman, Jordan

Madurai - Meenakshi Amman Hindu Temple, Tamil Nadu, India
Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of river Vaigai at Madurai, the administrative headquarters of Madurai District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu

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Weaver at his loom in Europe, 1600s. Hand-colored engraving of a 17th-century illustration by J. Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman General view
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. General view of cauldron in which the cooking was done for the feast. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Large cauldrons
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Large cauldrons in which mutton & camel meat is being cooked for the feast. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman horse-back
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Emir Abdullah on horse-back with mounted attendants. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Talal son
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Emir Saud & Talal (Emir Abdullahs son) at a military display in his honour. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman military review
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. The military review in Amman in honour of Emir Su ud. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Cedars Photographic party stops cold snowy lunch
Cedars. Photographic party stops for a cold snowy lunch. American youngsters build a snowman while waiting for lunch. 1946, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Cavalcade
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Cavalcade in Amman with Emir Su ud & Emir Abdullahs son Talal. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Lifting large part
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Lifting a large part of a boiled camel from cauldron for the feast to large tray. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Bedouin cavalcade
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Bedouin cavalcade riding through streets of Amman. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Group front
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Group in front of reception tent. Emir Saud & Abdullah with British representative, etc. closer-up. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Prince Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Transjordan
Prince Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman, Transjordan. Camel Corps of Arab Legion, camel drill. 1935, Jordan, Amman

Wady Sha ib Es-Salt Amman looking down valley
Wady Sha ib Es-Salt, Amman, Wady Sha ib looking down the valley showing winding road. 1920, Jordan

Wady Sha ib Es-Salt Amman Hesban Heshbon City
Wady Sha ib Es-Salt, Amman, Hesban (Heshbon). City of Sihon, King of the Amorites. 1920, Jordan, ß©ñisb─ün

Wady Sha ib Es-Salt Amman bridge brook nature garden
Wady Sha ib Es-Salt, Amman, Wady Sha ib bridge. The brook with nature garden of blooming oleanders. 1920, Jordan

Air route Baghdad Amman desert Aircraft Apollo
Air route to Baghdad via Amman and the desert. Aircraft Apollo at Rutba with officers of the Imperial Airways, Ltd. Capts. Mollard and Thompson. 1932, Iraq, Ruṭbah

Air route Baghdad Amman desert Distant view Approaching town
Air route to Baghdad via Amman and the desert. Amman. Distant view. Approaching town from the west above Amman valley. 1932, Jordan, Amman

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