Maps and Atlases The Siege of Groenlo One contemporary handdrawn map of the siege has survived. Martijn Storms • 19-10-2012
Asian Special Collections A Dutch-Chinese dictionary in manuscript from Batavia On an early dictionary with contemporary Mandarin pronunciation. Guest author • 14-09-2012
Manuscripts, Archives and Letters Lectures disturbed by students Harsh confrontations among students Guest author • 24-08-2012
Prints, Drawings and Portraits · Early Printed and Rare Books A book of poetry by M. Vasalis, illustrated by Cees Bantzinger Bantzinger with his erotic depiction presents his own interpretation of the poem. Anton van der Lem • 22-06-2012
Middle Eastern Special Collections The Quran of an 'Achehnese Priest Killed in Action' In March 1873 the Dutch colonial army stormed the Great Mosque of Kota Radja (Banda Aceh) and took this richly illuminated Quran as spoils. Arnoud Vrolijk • 01-06-2012
Prints, Drawings and Portraits Two angels by Taddeo Zuccaro In the year 1529 the medieval church San Marcello al Corso in Rome burnt down to the ground. Nothing but a crucifix could be saved from its ashes. Jef Schaeps • 11-05-2012
