Mont Saint-Michel burning from BL Add 10289, f. 45v
Bas-de-page drawing of the church of Mont Saint-Michel with red flames, illustrating the third miracle (see f. 46 of the text) where the relics of the archangel reappear after they are lost in a fire. Image tak... More
Three skeletons from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 259
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three skeletons. Image taken from f. 259 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
King attacked by knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 85v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king in a tent being attacked by a mounted knight. Image taken from f. 85v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Man and woman embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 179
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman embracing in a tent; another man approaches. Image taken from f. 179 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in ... More
One knight unhorsing another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 313v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of one knight unhorsing another before a castle, while a group of women look on. Image taken from f. 313v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretal... More
Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 49v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hair-covered Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag. Image taken from f. 280v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written i... More
Man kissing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a bucket kissing a woman by the cooking pot. Image taken from f. 109 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Woman at a spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel and a man with a basket of loaves on his back. Image taken from f. 146 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More
Enyas from BL YT 13, f. 67 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of Enyas thrusting his sword through the head of the young knight, killing him, with a caption beneath reading, 'Cy sen co[m]batent li .ii chival[er]s et li viel chival[er] en ocist li iouene ... More
Virgin and Devil from BL YT 13, f. 139
Miniature of a crowned royal woman (probably the first owner of the manuscript) being presented to an enthroned Christ by the Virgin Mary, and a bas-de-page scene of the Devil carrying souls off towards Hell. I... More
Virgin Mary and Gabriel from BL YT 13, f. 132v
Bas-de-page scene of Gabriel announcing to Mary her impending death. Image taken from f. 132v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928... More
Christ at table from BL YT 13, f. 106
Miniature of the Feast in the house of Simon, with Christ at table between a man and a woman, while Mary Magdalen, with a gold casket by her, kneels and washes Christ's feet, with a bas-de-page scene of John th... More
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 224
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk of Pisa, having left his bride to become a monk after the appearance of the Virgin at his wedding, who scolded him for deserting her. Image taken from f. 224 of ... More
Baptism of Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 190v
Miniature of the Baptism of Christ, with an historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80, and a bas-de-page drawing of a unicorn and a lion. Image taken from f. 190v... More
Woman with spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 142
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a spinning wheel, and a man using a bellows on a fire. Image taken from f. 142 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writte... More
Devil and hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 113v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil and a hermit outside a hut. Image taken from f. 113v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Man and woman by a spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 147v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman by a spinning wheel. Image taken from f. 147v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
King and messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a messenger. Image taken from f. 302v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 197
Detail of a bas-de-page showing Dunstan healing injured peasants. Image taken from f. 197 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Man riding in a dog cart from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man riding in a dog cart. Image taken from f. 110v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Demon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 201v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a demon playing a fife and a drum. Image taken from f. 201v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Man being massaged from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 298
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man being massaged, while an attendant brings a cup. Image taken from f. 298 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Unicorn and Lion from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 190v
Detail of a bas-de-page drawing of a unicorn and a lion. Image taken from f. 190v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Christ Disputing from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 150v
Miniature of Christ in the Temple disputing with the doctors, with the Virgin Mary behind, and six niches with prophets, with an historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of David and the fool, and a bas-de-page scene of a... More
Mandrake from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 119v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of mandrake plants (whose roots grow in the shapes of human beings) being pulled from the ground by a cord tied to the neck of a hungry dog. Image taken from f. 119v of Psalter ('T... More
Musicians from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 179
Bas-de-page scene of three musicians, two with trumpets, a third with cymbals. Image taken from f. 179 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Two men embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 310v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men embracing, as their horses are held by attendants. Image taken from f. 310v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Lion and archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 34v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and an archer shooting at a bird. Image taken from f. 34v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Man and woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 186
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 186 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Seated man taking dictation from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated man taking dictation from a woman. Image taken from f. 307 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roya... More
Archer shooting a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 203
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer shooting a man, with a running rabbit between them; another man stands by with a stick and a cloak. Image taken from f. 203 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordi... More
Group of people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 25v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people, one holding a dish and a pot. Image taken from f. 25v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Bishop expelling a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop expelling a devil from a church tower. Image taken from f. 242 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Blind man and a boy from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 219
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man and a boy seated on a bench eating, with a church in the background. Image taken from f. 219 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Rabbit shooting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 59v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit shooting a bowman. Image taken from f. 59v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Virgin Mary from BL YT 13, f. 175
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary exorcising two demons from a possessed girl, with a caption reading, ‘Cy sana n[ost]re dame un damoysele.’ Image taken from f. 175 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymo... More
Cyprian and Justina from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 268
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Cyprian and Justina being beheaded by two men with raised swords. Image taken from f. 268 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. T... More
Grotesque dragons from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 138v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesque dragons, with heads in their tails, twisted together (similar to the amphivena of bestiaries). Image taken from f. 138v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writ... More
Denis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 271
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Denis being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, then carrying his severed head in his hands. Image taken from f. 271 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, ... More
Unicorn from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 101
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a unicorn being speared by a hunter as it rests in the lap of a virgin. Image taken from f. 101 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captio... More
Clerk from Pisa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 223v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk from Pisa and a woman, being led on horseback to their wedding ceremony, assisted by one other on horseback and one other on foot. Image taken from f. 223v of Ps... More
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 228
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk giving himself up to the Virgin's service following her appearance to him on his wedding day (see f. 227v). Image taken from f. 228 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary P... More
Priam, Hecuba, Paris and Helen from BL Royal 20 D I, f. 52v
Bas-de-page miniature of Priam and Hecuba meeting Paris and Helen. Image taken from f. 52v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, part 3 of the second redaction. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman carding wool. Image taken from f. 138 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Two knights fighting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 304v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting. Image taken from f. 304v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
King chasing a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted king with a horn chasing a stag while hunting. Image taken from f. 229 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Four monks at a lecturn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 290
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four monks at a lecturn, with a large bird on a building. Image taken from f. 290 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin... More
Three monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 281v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks. Image taken from f. 281v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits dragging a naked man by the heels; another rabbit walks behind. Image taken from f. 61 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More
Monk leading hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 118v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk with a crozier leading the sinful hermit from his cave. Image taken from f. 118v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in... More
An amorous encounter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel being kissed by a man while patting her on the bottom. Image taken from f. 139 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decr... More
Devil tempting a sleeping monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 221
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil tempting a sleeping monk. Image taken from f. 221 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
King and messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a messenger. Image taken from f. 302v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Rabbit beheading a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit beheading a man. Image taken from f. 61v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Two knights fighting over a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 105
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting over possession of a hound. Image taken from f. 105 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3v
Detail of the bottom border of the folio with a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering a letter to a man seated at a desk. Image taken from f. 3v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Charter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit-eared man giving a charter to another man. Image taken from f. 167 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Adoration of the Magi from BL YT 13, f. 94v
Miniature of the Adoration of the Magi, with a bas-de-page scene of an angel warning the sleeping Magi of Herod's intentions, with a caption beneath reading ‘Cy vient laungel a les .iii roys de nuyt et les coma... More
Man bathing in tub from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 297v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bathing in a tub, with attendants. Image taken from f. 297v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Archer from BL YT 13, f. 187v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of a man with a bow and arrow aiming at a squirrel in a tree. Image taken from f. 187v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson... More
Martyrdom of Agnes from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 239
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Agnes, beheaded by a man holding up a sword. Image taken from f. 239 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The B... More
Four at table from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 199v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men and a woman at a table. Image taken from f. 199v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Paul's baptism from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 304v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene with Paul, naked in a large font, baptized, by the hand of God in a cloud above. Image taken from f. 304v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image... More
Geese hanging a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 48v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese hanging a fox, a goose with a bow and arrow, and a cock and chicken watching. Image taken from f. 48v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Dec... More
Nun visiting hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 130v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a nun visiting a hermit. Image taken from f. 130v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Three monks searching from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 282
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks searching. Image taken from f. 282 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman carding wool. Image taken from f. 138 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Pope and cardinals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Miniature of the pope and cardinals, with a bas-de-page scene of people outside a building. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Man taking off a woman's shoe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking off a woman's shoe. Image taken from f. 146v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
People playing a game from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 207
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of people playing some kind of ball game. Image taken from f. 207 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, co... More
Rabbits jousting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of rabbits, mounted on dogs, jousting. Image taken from f. 70 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
The Abbess Delivered from BL YT 13, f. 158
Bas-de-page scene of the Abbess Delivered, of the Virgin Mary nursing the abbess’s child, held out to her by the hermit in his cell, with a caption reading, ‘Cy aleta n[ost]re dame lenfaunt a lermitore.’ Image ... More
Theodore from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 276
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Theodore being crucified, with two men pulling away at his flesh with large forks. Image taken from f. 276 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
Tiburtius from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 262
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Tiburtius being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 262 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal... More
Grotesque dragons from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 136v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesque dragons fighting, biting one another. Image taken from f. 136v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal M... More
Telegonus and Ulysses from BL Royal 20 D I, f. 190
Bas-de-page miniature of Telegonus wounding Ulysses. Image taken from f. 190 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, part 3 of the second redaction. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Lewd hermit from BL YT 13, f. 177
Bas-de-page scene of a hermit lewdly embracing a miller’s wife, with a caption reading, ‘…resc. lecherie. ou omidice. et entitiun du meindre…’ Image taken from f. 177 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymou... More
Dragon attacking castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dragon attacking a castle. Image taken from f. 88v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Devil and hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 113v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil and a hermit outside a hut. Image taken from f. 113v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Man bringing a letter to a hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a letter to a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Four monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 222
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of three monks led forward by another monk. Image taken from f. 222 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Monks and the Virgin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of five monks gazing at an image of the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 225 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The B... More
Stag bearing the image of Christ from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 230
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man, dismounted from his horse, kneeling before a stag who bears the image of Christ between its horns. Image taken from f. 230 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinari... More
Performers from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of performers: a man with a pipe and tabor, another with pipes, and a woman balancing on sword points. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the ... More
Monk giving a chalice and host to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving a chalice and a host to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
The Monk Who Knew Only the Ave Maria from BL YT 13, f. 161
Bas-de-page scene of the Monk Who Knew Only the Ave Maria, with the monk in a white Cistercian habit, kneeling in prayer before the Virgin Mary, who hands him a scroll with the words of the Ave Maria, with a ca... More
Devil breaking a ladder from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 210
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the devil breaking the ladder of a man climbing up to paint a statue of the Virgin and Child. Image taken from f. 210 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 263
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil between two buildings. Image taken from f. 263 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Virgin Mary and angels punishing devils from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel punishing devils. Image taken from f. 225v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Miracle of the Virgin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 211
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk painting a fresco of the Virgin Mary; his ladder is broken by the devil but he is then rescued by the Virgin. Image taken from f. 211 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'... More
Peacocks from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 124v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two peacocks. Image taken from f. 124v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Quintin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 275
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Quintin being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 275 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal M... More
Margaret's execution from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 313
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret being beheaded by a man with a raised sword and two men lying on the floor having been struck by lightning, with a decorated initial 'D'(eus). Image taken from f. 313 o... More
Miracle of the Virgin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 218
Detail of a bas-de-page scene from one of the legends of the Virgin Mary in which a nun confesses her sins before the pope and is transformed into the figure of the Virgin, confounding the devil, who is her acc... More
Theophilus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 205
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin forcing the Devil to restore the deed by which Theophilus bartered his soul. Image taken from f. 205 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fre... More
Sufferings of the Carthaginians from BL Royal 20 D I, f. 275v
Detial of a bas-de-page miniature of the sufferings of the Carthaginians from wintry weather. Image taken from f. 275v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, part 3 of the second redaction. Written in French. The... More
Animals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese dragging a fox supported by women, in front of a cock and behind a rabbit, each with a mace. Image taken from f. 49 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the '... More
Two rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 60
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits binding a semi-naked man. Image taken from f. 60 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Knight slaying a dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight slaying a dragon, while a lion waits nearby. Image taken from f. 81 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More