God dividing light and darkness from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 3v
Detail of a miniature of God dividing light from darkness. Image taken from f. 3v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Fool and dog from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 267v
Detail of a miniature of a kneeling fool with an uplifted club biting a dog's tail. Image taken from f. 267v of Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Moses from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 74
Detail of a miniature of God speaking to Moses and his people. Image taken from f. 74 of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible historiale complétée à pr... More
Jerusalem from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 86v
Miniature of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 86v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Daniel from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 47
Detail of a miniature of Daniel among the lions, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 47 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Haman from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 237v
Detail of a miniature of Haman being hanged, and the king, queen, and Mordecai at a table. Image taken from f. 237v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
David and singers from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 271
Miniature of David and singers. Image taken from f. 271 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Ahaziah from BL Royal 18 D X, f. 115v
Miniature of Ahaziah in bed, sending out his troops, with Elijah calling down fire upon them, in the background, and a foliate initial 'O'chosie, with a full border containing a shield bearing the royal arms of... More
The Fall from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 8
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 8 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Judith and Holofernes from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 224
Detail of a miniature of Judith slaying Holofernes. Image taken from f. 224 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Jeremiah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 357v
Detail of a miniature of Jeremiah lamenting. Image taken from f. 357v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Joshua bidden to cross the Jordan from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 104v
Detail of a miniature of Joshua being bidden to take the people over the river Jordan. Image taken from f. 104v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Birth of Esau and Jacob from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 24v
Detail of a miniature of the birth of Esau and Jacob. Image taken from f. 24v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Offerings from BL Royal 18 D IX, f. 173
Detail of a miniature of of preparing and burning of offerings, at the beginning of book 3 (Leviticus). Image taken from f. 173 of La Bible Historiale, Part 1 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Expulsion from Paradise from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of Adam and Eve being expelled from Paradise. Image taken from f. 9 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Nahum from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 397v
Detail of a miniature of Nahum standing in water. Image taken from f. 397v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Nebuchadnezzar from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 402
Detail of a miniature of Nebuchadnezzar and an ox, both eating grass. Image taken from f. 402 of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible historiale complé... More
Ahasuerus from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 91
Miniature of Ahasuerus's banquet, with a full border containing the royal arms of England. Image taken from f. 91 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Raising of Lazarus from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 311
Detail of a miniature of the Raising of Lazarus. Image taken from f. 311 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French. The Raising of Lazarus is a story from the New Testam... More
Guyart des Moulins from BL Royal 18 D IX, f. 1
Miniature of Guyart des Moulins writing a book, with a full border containing the royal arms of England on a banner and on a crowned shield, with two shields bearing the same arms differenced by labels of three... More
God and Evangelists from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of God enthroned holding a globe with two angels supporting a papal tiara above him, and four Evangelists writing on scrolls with their symbols, at the beginning of the prologue. Image tak... More
The Fall from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 7v
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 7v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Explusion of Adam and Eve from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Image taken from f. 8v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Exodus from Egypt from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 48
Miniature of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Image taken from f. 48 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Hosea from BL Royal 19 D V, f. 128
Detail of a miniature of Hosea seated between two female figures, each with a child (representing Gomer?). Image taken from f. 128 of Bible historiale complétée. Written in French.
Creation from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 4v
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the sun and moon. Image taken from f. 4v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Creation from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 3v
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the heavens and earth. Image taken from f. 3v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Two singers at a lectern from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 250
Detail of a miniature of two singers at a lectern. Image taken from f. 250 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Belshazzar's feast from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 45
Miniature of Belshazzar's feast with a hand writing the words 'mane thechel phares' on the wall, with a full border containing a hybrid grotesque holding a banner with the royal arms of England, and a shield be... More
Belshazzar's feast from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 45
Detail of a miniature of Belshazzar's feast with a hand writing the words 'mane thechel phares' on the wall. Image taken from f. 45 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Resurrection of Christ from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 361
Detail of a miniature of the Resurrection of Christ. Image taken from f. 361 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Amos from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 190
Detail of a miniature of Amos as a shepherd, at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 190 of La bible historiale complétée, 2nd volume, imperfect. Written in French.
Zechariah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 400v
Detail of a miniature of Zechariah with a scroll. Image taken from f. 400v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Creation from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the land and sea. Image taken from f. 4 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Daniel receiving a book from God from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 383v
Miniature of Daniel receiving a book from God. Image taken from f. 383v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Adonijah from BL Royal 18 D X, f. 68
Miniature of Adonijah assuming a royal state, with decorated borders, and the arms of Edward IV. Image taken from f. 68 of La Bible Historiale, Part 2 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Crucifixion from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 353
Detail of a miniature of the Crucifixion of Christ. Image taken from f. 353 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Martyrdom of Isaiah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 315
Detail of a miniature of the martyrdom of Isaiah. Image taken from f. 315 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Moses from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 77
Detail of a miniature of Moses on the Mount. Image taken from f. 77 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Tower of Babel from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 15v
Detail of a miniature of the building of the Tower of Babel, with a section of a decorated initial 'D'. Image taken from f. 15v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Creation from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 5v
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the birds, fishes, and animals, from Genesis. Image taken from f. 5v of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible h... More
Creation from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of God in the act of Creation, holding a pair of compasses and creating heaven and earth, with foliate borders, at the beginning of Genesis. Image taken from f. 3 of Bible historiale, with... More
Jonah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 395
Detail of a miniature of Jonah in the mouth of the big fish. Image taken from f. 395 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Ahasuerus and Esther from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 232v
Detail of a miniature of Ahasuerus and Esther being crowned, with two attendants. Image taken from f. 232v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Murder of Abel from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Cain murdering Abel. Image taken from f. 10v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. Cain and Abel - the first two sons of A... More
Sacrifices of Cain and Abel from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Image taken from f. 9 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French. Cain and Abel - the first two sons of Adam and Eve. Accor... More
Joel and trumpeters from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 394
Detail of a miniature of Joel and trumpeters. Image taken from f. 394 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Esther and Ahasuerus from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 235
Miniature of Esther kneeling before Ahasuerus, with ten sons of Haman hanging on a gallows, with a partial border and a foliate initial 'L'(e livre), at the beginning of Esther. Image taken from f. 235 of Bible... More
Antiochus from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 178
Detail of a miniature of Antiochus ordering prosecutions of Jews. Image taken from f. 178 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
David mourning for Saul from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 134v
Detail of a miniature of David mourning for Saul. Image taken from f. 134v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Esther and Ahasuerus from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 222
Detail of a miniature of Esther and Ahasuerus. Image taken from f. 222 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Three Patriarchs from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 181
Detail of a miniature of three Patriarchs seated, with their descendants. Image taken from f. 181 of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible historiale co... More
Jerusalem from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 138v
Detail of a miniature of the demolition of the walls of Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 138v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Creation of animals from BL Royal 18 D IX, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of God creating animals, at the beginning of chapter 1. Image taken from f. 5 of La Bible Historiale, Part 1 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Amos from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 190
Miniature of Amos as a shepherd, at the beginning of Amos, with the instruction for an illuminator in the margin; 'I saint berger / garde de berbis et / vois d'ange'. Image taken from f. 190 of La bible histor... More
Amos from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 392v
Detail of a miniature of Amos in bed. Image taken from f. 392v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 499v
Detail of a miniature of Paul preaching. Image taken from f. 499v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Christ from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 288
Detail of a miniature of Christ with a cross, taking his Bride by the hand. Image taken from f. 288 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
David from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 242
Detail of a miniature of David with musical instruments. Image taken from f. 242 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
God seated from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 6v
Detail of a miniature of God seated. Image taken from f. 6v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Moses receiving the law from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 53
Detail of a miniature of Moses receiving the law. Image taken from f. 53 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
God creating the skies from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 3v
Detail of a miniature of God creating the skies. Image taken from f. 3v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Moses in a priestly robe from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 65
Detail of a miniature of Moses in a priestly robe. Image taken from f. 65 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
God speaking to Jeremiah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 54v
Detail of a miniature of God speaking to Jeremiah. Image taken from f. 54v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Sacrifice of Josiah from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 202v
Miniature of the sacrifice of Josiah. Image taken from f. 202v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Jeremiah and two men with a saw from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 340v
Miniature of Jeremiah and two men with a saw. Image taken from f. 340v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Israelites from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 78
Detail of a miniature of the Israelites at the Red Sea. Image taken from f. 78 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French. The Israelites' escape from Egypt is a central event in the history of ... More
David playing his harp from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 252
Miniature of David playing his harp. Image taken from f. 252 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French. David was a skilled musician and poet, and he played the harp to soothe King Saul when he... More
Mark from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 445v
Miniature of Mark. Image taken from f. 445v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Edict of Cyrus from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 193v
Detail of a miniature of the Edict of Cyrus. Image taken from f. 193v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Garden of Eden from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 3
Miniature of the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve, and God enthroned. Image taken from f. 3 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Amos and Damascus from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 395v
Miniature of Amos and Damascus. Image taken from f. 395v of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
Amelekite relating the death of Saul from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 124
Miniature of the Amelekite relating the death of Saul. Image taken from f. 124 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French.
David from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 263v
Miniature of David praying to God, with a partial border and a foliate initial 'T'(e dis), at the beginning of Psalm 38. Image taken from f. 263v of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints live... More
The Fool from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 266
Detail of a miniature of the Fool, with a cap, bells, a club, and a hawk on his wrist. Image taken from f. 266 of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible ... More
Apocalypse from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 597
Two scenes from Apocalypse. Image taken from f. 597 of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible historiale complétée à prologues). Written in French.
Tree of Jesse from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 458
Miniature of the Tree of Jesse emerging from a sleeping Jesse. Image taken from f. 458 of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible historiale complétée à p... More
Apocalypse from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 601v
Two scenes from Apocalypse. Image taken from f. 601v of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives (the early version) (Grand Bible historiale complétée à prologues). Written in French.
Jeremiah from BL Royal 19 D III, f. 206v
Miniature of Jeremiah mourning, with a partial border and a foliate initial 'O'(u premier), at the beginning of Esdras. Image taken from f. 206v of Bible historiale, with various biblical books and saints lives... More
Text page from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 44v
Text page. Image taken from f. 44v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Execution from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 241
Miniature of two masters of the law executed on Herod's order, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 241 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Ascension of Christ from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 370v
Miniature of the Ascension of Christ, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 370v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Disputation in the Temple from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 246v
Miniature of the Disputation in the Temple, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 246v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Christ preaching from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 290v
Detail of a miniature of Christ preaching. Image taken from f. 290v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Simon Maccabeus from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 161v
Miniature of Simon Maccabeus receiving the brass tablets, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 161v of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
John the Baptist from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 267
Miniature of John the Baptist being taken to prison, with a partial border. Image taken from f. 267 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Virgin and the Trinity from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 3
Miniature in four compartments: 1. Virgin enthroned; 2. The Trinity; 3. The Trinity creating angels; 4. The Mouth of Hell, with a full border and a foliate initial 'E'(n palais), at the beginning of Genesis. Im... More
Cain and Abel from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Image taken from f. 9v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. Cain and Abel - the first tw... More
Border from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 273
Detail of the lower border of the miniature. Image taken from f. 273 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
The Tabernacle from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 68v
Detail of a miniature of the building of the tabernacle. Image taken from f. 68v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Samson from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 117
Detail of a miniature of Samson carrying the gates of Gaza. Image taken from f. 117 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Creation from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the fish and birds. Image taken from f. 5 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Tobit from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 207v
Detail of a miniature of Tobit in bed, with his wife, his son, and an angel. Image taken from f. 207v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
James from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 516
Detail of a miniature of James reading. Image taken from f. 516 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Alexander kneeling to the high preist from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 227
Detail of a miniature of Alexander kneeling to the high priest. Image taken from f. 227 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Abraham and Isaac from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 17v
Miniature of Abraham sacrificing Isaac. Image taken from f. 17v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Abraham and Isaac from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 17v
Detail of a miniature of Abraham sacrificing Isaac. Image taken from f. 17v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
The Fool from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 241
Detail of a miniature of the Fool, with a bauble, loaf and dog. Image taken from f. 241 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Messenger from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 125v
Detail of a miniature of a messenger with a letter kneeling before two men, one of whom has a scroll. Image taken from f. 125v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Tree of Knowledge from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of God forbidding Adam and Eve from the Tree of Knowledge. Image taken from f. 7 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.