Knight and a hybrid from BL Royal 20 C VI, f. 11
Detail of bas-de-page drawings of a knight holding a shield and banner, and a hybrid. Image taken from f. 11 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French.
Polynices wounding Eteocles from BL Stowe 54, f. 22v
Bas-de-page miniature of the battle between the brothers, Polynices and Eteocles. Image taken from f. 22v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Hercules and the giant from BL Stowe 54, f. 30
Bas-de-page miniature of Hercules killing the giant. Image taken from f. 30 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tydeus and the daughter of King Lycurgus from BL Stowe 54, f. 13
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus and Lycurgus' daughter in the orchard. Image taken from f. 13 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Death of Achilles and Antilogus from BL Stowe 54, f. 178
Bas-de-page miniature of the murder of Achilles and Antilogus in a temple. Image taken from f. 178 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Oedipus and the Sphinx from BL Stowe 54, f. 3v
Bas-de-page miniature of Oedipus on a horse encountering the Sphinx outside Thebes. Image taken from f. 3v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Battle between Tydeus and knights from BL Stowe 54, f. 12
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus defending himself against the knights of King Eteocles. Image taken from f. 12 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Paris and Helen in Troy from BL Stowe 54, f. 64
Bas-de-page miniature of the celebrations in Troy on the return of Paris with Helen. Image taken from f. 64 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tydeus and Eteocles from BL Stowe 54, f. 10
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus, fully-armed, approaching King Eteocles at his table. Image taken from f. 10 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Battle from BL Stowe 54, f. 284v
Bas-de-page minature of a battle between the Romans and Gauls; Marcus Valerius attacked by a crow. Image taken from f. 284v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tournament with ladies watching from BL Add 12228, ff. 214v-215
Two-page bas-de-page scene of jousting with lades watching. Image taken from ff. 214v-215 of Guiron le Courtois (index Palamedes, Meliadus). Written in French.
Amphiaraus swallowed up by the earth from BL Stowe 54, f. 22
Bas-de-page miniature of Amphiaraus on his horse-drawn chariot falling into the abyss while fighting against the Thebans. Image taken from f. 22 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Theseus and the Minotaur from BL Stowe 54, f. 239
Bas-de-page miniature of Theseus slaying the Minotaur, with Ariadne behind him, from the story of Aeneas. Image taken from f. 239 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
The Tiger of Thebes is killed from BL Stowe 54, f. 20v
Bas-de-page miniature of the Tiger of Thebes being killed by Adrastus' men. Image taken from f. 20v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Medea and Jason from BL Stowe 54, f. 44
Bas-de-page miniature of Medea in her chariot killing her children in front of Jason at the table. Image taken from f. 44 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
The Trojan horse from BL Stowe 54, f. 201v
Bas-de-page miniature of the Greeks building the wooden horse outside the walls of Troy. Image taken from f. 201v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Battle with centaur from BL Stowe 54, f. 116
Bas-de-page miniature of the Greeks and Trojan; Diomedes kills the centaur. Image taken from f. 116 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Grotesque hybrids from BL Royal 19 C VI, f. 17
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesque hybrids heading into battle (one with an ape sitting on his back), at the beginning of the prologue addressed to Henry VII. Image taken from f. 17 of Anabasis. Wri... More
Hybrids and a knight from BL Royal 20 C VI, f. 4v
Detail of bas-de-page drawings of two hybrids, and an armoured knight holding a shield and banner. Image taken from f. 4v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French.
The Persian women from BL Stowe 54, f. 256v
Bas-de-page miniature of the Persian women sending their husbands back into battle. Image taken from f. 256v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Oedipus at Delphi from BL Stowe 54, f. 3
Bas-de-page miniature of Oedipus kneeling before the Delphic oracle with guards in the background. Image taken from f. 3 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
The first destruction of Troy from BL Stowe 54, f. 42
Bas-de-page miniature of the murder of King Laomedon and the sack of Troy by Hercules. Image taken from f. 42 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Presentation in the Temple from BL Add 18196, f. 9, f. 9
Historiated ~bas-de-page~ of the Presentation in the Temple (lower centre). Image taken from f. 9 of Cutting from a Bolognese manuscript.
Hercules is offered an olive branch from BL Stowe 54, f. 28v
Bas-de-page miniature of Hercules receiving an olive branch from a messenger of the queen of the Amazons. Image taken from f. 28v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
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
Death of Troilus from BL Stowe 54, f. 173v
Bas-de-page miniature of Troilus being dragged behind Hercules' horse. Image taken from f. 173v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Athenians besiege Thebes from BL Stowe 54, f. 24
Bas-de-page miniature of the Athenians conquering Thebes. Image taken from f. 24 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Ulysses and Diomedes from BL Stowe 54, f. 76
Bas-de-page miniature of Ulysses and Diomedes under the golden pine, arranging a truce with Priam. Image taken from f. 76 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Dido prepares for death from BL Stowe 54, f. 237v
Bas-de-page miniature of Dido climbing onto the couch which is to become her funeral pyre. Image taken from f. 237v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Man riding a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 30
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man riding a lion, while two other men watch. Image taken from f. 30 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Three men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 20v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men by a stream. Image taken from f. 20v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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.
Two ladies outside a church from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 112
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two ladies outside a church. Image taken from f. 112 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion and dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 80v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and a dragon. Image taken from f. 80v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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
Man attacking an ox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 294v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man attacking an ox with a sword. Image taken from f. 294v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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
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.
Men clubbing lions from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 234v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men clubbing two lions, while two children watch. Image taken from f. 234v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man kneeling before an altar from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 200
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man kneeling before an altar, watched by another man and a woman. Image taken from f. 200 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writte... 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.
Monk and lion lifting Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 288
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a lion lifting the body of Mary of Egypt and placing her in a coffin. Image taken from f. 288 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Lion gazing into a coffin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 288v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion gazing into the coffin of Mary of Egypt; a monk stands nearby. Image taken from f. 288v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Wri... More
Women hunting rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 41
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a bow and another with a stick chasing rabbits. Image taken from f. 41 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Woman walking towards a nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 271
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman walking towards a nun outside a building. Image taken from f. 271 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
People at a table from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 38
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people at a table. Image taken from f. 38 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Woman with a dog from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 160v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a dog near a rabbit warren. Image taken from f. 160v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Monk speaking to a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 246v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk speaking to a man who is turning a wheel to haul up building material; the rope breaks and a man on the right with an axe reacts with alarm. Image taken from f. 246v of D... More
Man handing a cloth from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Two men with balls from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 98v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men with balls. Image taken from f. 98v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Two hounds pursuing a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 157v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two hounds pursuing a stag. Image taken from f. 157v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Two foxes from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 56v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two foxes, with another dead between them. Image taken from f. 56v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Men playing a game from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 94v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men playing a game with bats and a ball. Image taken from f. 94v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Monk carrying a dead nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 183v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk carrying a dead nun to her tomb. Image taken from f. 183v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 279
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt lying prostrate on the ground with birds above her. Image taken from f. 279 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). ... More
Two knights, a lady, and a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 102
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights, a lady, and a hound. Image taken from f. 102 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Three people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 25
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three people outside a building. Image taken from f. 25 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Abbot addressing monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 249
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an abbot addressing a monk, who is writing; another man stands behind the abbot. Image taken from f. 249 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Knight, lady, and man with a head on a pole from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. ...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight, a lady, and a man with a head on a pole riding into a castle. Image taken from f. 305 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Wr... More
Blind man led by another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 218
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man being led by another man, who is holding bread in the skirts of his robe. Image taken from f. 218 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield D... More
Nun kneeling before a monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 182v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a nun kneeling before a monk. Image taken from f. 182v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Monk and sacks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 23
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and sacks (full of treasure?), one with a chalice. Image taken from f. 23 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Devil approaching a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 168v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil approaching a bishop, who lies in his bed. Image taken from f. 168v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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.
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.
Man with doors from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 32v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with doors. Image taken from f. 32v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
King and other people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 27
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and three other people. Image taken from f. 27 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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.
Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 75
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blue-faced grotesque, hunched, with a man standing on his shoulders, from Book 1 of the Decretals. Image taken from f. 75 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the... 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.
Devil and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 267
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Devil, an angel, and the Virgin Mary with scales. Image taken from f. 267 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
King giving a key from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 19v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king giving a key to another man. Image taken from f. 19v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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.
Wild man embracing a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 72
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wild man embracing a woman. Image taken from f. 72 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Dog chasing a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 67
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dog, encouraged by his owner, chasing a fox. Image taken from f. 67 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 278v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt with a boar, an antelope, a leopard and a lion approaching her. Image taken from f. 278v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield ... 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.
Monkeys from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 149v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of monkeys robbing a sleeping traveller. Image taken from f. 149v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man smoking pipe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 6
Bas-de-page scene of a man smoking a pipe, a woman with a dog, and a monk hearing confessions. Image taken from f. 6 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Angel visiting hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an angel visiting a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Lion and bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 65
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and a bear. Image taken from f. 65 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 255v
Bas-de-page scene of a mounted king, shooting at a stag with a bow and arrow. Image taken from f. 255v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Two kings on a bench from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 292
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two kings on a bench, gesturing towards a woman, with another man on the left. Image taken from f. 292 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretal... More
Angel slaying devils from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 264v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an angel slaying devils with a sword. Image taken from f. 264v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Prisoner seeking sanctuary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 206v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a prisoner seeking sanctuary from monks. Image taken from f. 206v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Mounted knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 66
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted knight emerging from a castle, ladies on battlements, and trumpeters. Image taken from f. 66 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretal... More
Man with a stick from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 16v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a stick and people in a building. Image taken from f. 16v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 272v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Mary of Egypt carrying loaves of bread in a boat. Image taken from f. 272v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 253v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted king hunting a fleeing stag; he raises a horn to his lips. Image taken from f. 253v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Kneeling woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 269
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a kneeling woman between two devils. Image taken from f. 269 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop with a dish from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 203v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop with a dish approaching a king in bed. Image taken from f. 203v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Centaur fighting dragons from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 173
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a centaur fighting dragons. Image taken from f. 173 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man with chest from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 28v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a chest, and another with sacks. Image taken from f. 28v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Giant in a tree from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 5
Bas-de-page scene of a giant in a tree, a man with books, and another man. Image taken from f. 5 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
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 Latin.
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.
Queen on a couch from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 15v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a queen on a couch holding a man by a hand, with a bird nearby. Image taken from f. 15v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
A king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 18
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men before a seated king. Image taken from f. 18 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Wild man abducting a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 72v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wild man abducting a woman. Image taken from f. 72v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.