Midas, Pan and Apollo from BL Harley 4431, f. 108
Miniature of Midas judging the contest between Pan and Apollo, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Midas, with donkey's ears, stands gesturing at the bottom right, whilst Apollo, playing his lyre, and Pan, playing pipe, engag... More
Jousting from BL Harley 4431, f. 150
Detail of a miniature of ladies watching knights jousting, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 150 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'L... More
Queen from BL Harley 4431, f. 361
Detail of a miniature of the queens and ladies welcoming female saints into the Cité des Dames. Image taken from f. 361 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-... More
The Lover from BL Harley 4431, f. 154v
Miniature of the Lover in bed complaining to his companion, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 154v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Juno from BL Harley 4431, f. 118
Miniature of Juno, as the goddess of wealth, presiding over an assembly of men counting money, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 118 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'C... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan in her study at the beginning of the 'Cent balades'. Image taken from f. 4 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-2... More
Pygmalion and Venus from BL Harley 4431, f. 106v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion kneeling before Venus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 106v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat d... More
Diana and Pallas from BL Harley 4431, f. 124
Miniature of the goddess Diana and maidens hunting a stag; miniature of Arachne at her loom with Pallas, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 124 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), in... More
Minerva and Pallas Athena from BL Harley 4431, f. 103
Miniature of Minerva, holding a sword, and Pallas Athena, holding a book, presiding over their followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 103 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), i... More
Armies entering Troy from BL Harley 4431, f. 139v
Detail of a miniature of the Greek army entering Troy and destroying the city, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 139v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (f... More
Lady from BL Harley 4431, f. 153
Detail of a miniature of a lady seated in a litter borne by two white horses, in the centre, with male attendants, three mounted, one on foot, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 153 of Various wo... More
Mercury from BL Harley 4431, f. 102
Miniature of Mercury inspiring the speech of the learned, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. The celestial figure of Mercury is holding a flower as a symbol of eloquence, while a group of figures, below, is engaged in learne... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 95
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan presenting her book to Louis of Orleans, at the beginning of 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 95 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), includ... More
Wedding of Peleus and Thetis from BL Harley 4431, f. 122v
Miniature of guests at the banquet to celebrate the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 122v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades'... More
Woman reading from BL Harley 4431, f. 259v
Miniature of a woman reading moral proverbs at the beginning of the 'Proverbes moraux'. Image taken from f. 259v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'L... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan in her study at the beginning of the 'Cent balades'. Image taken from f. 4 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-2... More
Trojan army from BL Harley 4431, f. 125
Detail of a miniature of the Trojan army inspecting the empty Greek ships as Telamon's army enters the undefended city of Troy, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 125 of Various works (also known as 'The ... More
King Adrastus from BL Harley 4431, f. 116v
Miniature of Thydeus and Polinices in combat beneath the chamber of the sleeping King Adrastus of Argos, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 116v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), i... More
Calchas at Delphi from BL Harley 4431, f. 132
Detail of a miniature of Calchas being sent to Delphi by Priam, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 132 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Dé... More
Wheel of Fortune from BL Harley 4431, f. 129
Miniature of the Wheel of Fortune, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 129 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii amans' (f... More
Ceyx and Alcyone from BL Harley 4431, f. 131
Miniature of king Ceyx taking leave of his wife Alcyone as he prepares to set sail in a boat, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 131 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Ce... More
Actaeon from BL Harley 4431, f. 126
Miniature of Actaeon surprising Diana at her bath; he is turned into a stag as punishment, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 126 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent ... More
Circe from BL Harley 4431, f. 140
Miniature of the sorceress Circe changing Ulysses and his companions into swine, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 140 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (... More
Queen and ladies from BL Harley 4431, f. 323
Miniature of the queen and her ladies entering the Cite des Dames, in 'La Cité des dames'. Image taken from f. 323 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Laomedon from BL Harley 4431, f. 112v
Detail of a miniature of King Laomedon of Troy confronting the Hercules, Jason, and the Argonauts. Image taken from f. 112v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff... More
Woman before a man from BL Harley 4431, f. 58v
Miniature of a woman before a man seated on a throne, with two men seated behind her, in 'Le Débat du livre des ii amans'. Image taken from f. 58v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), inclu... More
Bacchus and his followers from BL Harley 4431, f. 106
Miniature of Bacchus and his followers drinking, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 106 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre de... More
Apollo from BL Harley 4431, f. 117v
Detail of a miniature of Apollo shooting arrows at Corinus, after the white raven has reported her unfaithfulness, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 117v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the ... More
Apollo killing Ganymede from BL Harley 4431, f. 119v
Miniature of Apollo killing Ganymede by piercing his eye, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 119v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat d... More
Venus from BL Harley 4431, f. 100
Miniature of Venus presiding over a group of men and women, who are presenting their hearts to her, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 100 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), includi... More
Midas, Pan and Apollo from BL Harley 4431, f. 108
Miniature of Midas judging the contest between Pan and Apollo, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Midas, with donkey's ears, stands gesturing at the bottom right, whilst Apollo, playing his lyre, and Pan, playing pipe, engag... More
Mercury, Argus, and Io from BL Harley 4431, f. 109v
Detail of a miniature of Mercury playing pipes to put a many-eyed Argus to sleep, in order to steal Io, who has been transformed into a cow, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 109v of Various works (also ... More
Trojan Horse from BL Harley 4431, f. 139
Miniature of the gates of Troy being enlarged to permit the entrance of the Trojan horse, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 139 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent b... More
Venus from BL Harley 4431, f. 100
Detail of a miniature of Venus presiding over a group of men and women, who are presenting their hearts to her, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 100 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Quee... More
Bacchus and his followers from BL Harley 4431, f. 106
Detail of a miniature of Bacchus and his followers drinking, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 106 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat... More
Latona and the frogs from BL Harley 4431, f. 105v
Detail of a miniature of the goddess Latona turning peasants into frogs after they prevented her from drinking from a stream, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 105v of Various works (also known as 'The B... More
Christine and the Sibyl from BL Harley 4431, f. 189v
Detail of a miniature of Christine and the Sibyl standing in a sphere of the cosmos, with the moon, sun and stars surrounding, in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 189v of Various works (also kno... More
Ino sowing boiled corn from BL Harley 4431, f. 140v
Detail of a miniature of Ino ordering the sowing of boiled corn, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 140v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le ... More
Ulysses and the Cyclops from BL Harley 4431, f. 105
Detail of a miniature of Ulysses blinding the Cyclops, Polyphemus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 105 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le... More
Minerva and Pallas Athena from BL Harley 4431, f. 103
Detail a miniature of Minerva, holding a sword, and Pallas Athena, holding a book, presiding over their followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'.'. Image taken from f. 103 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the... More
Pegasus from BL Harley 4431, f. 183
Miniature of Pegasus flying over the Nine Muses, in the Castalian fountain on Mount Parnassus, while Christine and the Sibyl look on, in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 183 of Various works (al... More
Minerva from BL Harley 4431, f. 102v
Detail of a miniature of Minerva presenting armour to her followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 102v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Ulysses and the Cyclops from BL Harley 4431, f. 105
Miniature of Ulysses blinding the Cyclops, Polyphemus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 105 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du li... More
Miniature from BL Harley 4431, f. 196v
Detail of a miniature, in 'Le Livre du chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 196v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii a... More
Morpheus from BL Harley 4431, f. 130v
Detail of a miniature of Morpheus bringing sleep to a man in a bed, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 130v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), '... More
Antenor from BL Harley 4431, f. 138v
Detail of a miniature of Antenor betraying the city of Troy to the Greeks, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 138v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4... More
Ladies and gentlemen riding from BL Harley 4431, f. 81
Detail of a miniature of ladies and gentlemen riding together. Image taken from f. 81 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii ama... More
Helenus from BL Harley 4431, f. 130
Miniature of Helenus, brother of Hector, advising Paris in an assembly, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 130 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21)... More
Woman before a man from BL Harley 4431, f. 58v
Detail of a miniature of a woman before a man seated on a throne, with two men seated behind her, in 'Le Débat du livre des ii amans'. Image taken from f. 58v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Qu... More
Saturn from BL Harley 4431, f. 100v
Detail of a miniature of Saturn, holding a sickle, presiding over a group of men, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 100v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades'... More
Lover and lady from BL Harley 4431, f. 376
Miniature of the lover telling of his love to his lady in a garden. Image taken from f. 376 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ... More
Ceres sowing corn from BL Harley 4431, f. 107v
Detail of a miniature of Ceres sowing corn, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 107v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii... More
Christine de Pisan from BL Harley 4431, f. 3
Detail of a presentation miniature with Christine de Pisan presenting her book to queen Isabeau of Bavaria. Image taken from f. 3 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balade... More
Ulysses playing chess from BL Harley 4431, f. 133
Miniature of Ulysses playing chess in his tent during the Trojan War, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 133 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Judgement of Paris from BL Harley 4431, f. 128v
Detail of a miniature of the Judgement of Paris, between Athena, Juno and Venus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 128v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' ... More
Priam and Helen from BL Harley 4431, f. 115
Detail of a miniature of a deputation of Greek messengers demanding the return of Helen from King Priam, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 115 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), in... More
Othea from BL Harley 4431, f. 95v
Detail of a miniature of the goddess Othea presenting her epistle to Hector of Troy, at the beginning of 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 95v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), inclu... More
Lady from BL Harley 4431, f. 153
Miniature of a lady seated in a litter borne by two white horses, in the centre, with male attendants, three mounted, one on foot, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 153 of Various works (also kn... More
Hercules battling two lions from BL Harley 4431, f. 97
Miniature of Hercules battling against two lions, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 97 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre de... More
Man kneeling before two women from BL Harley 4431, f. 48
Detail of a miniature of a man in a red cloak kneeling before two women. Image taken from f. 48 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre ... More
Woman reading from BL Harley 4431, f. 259v
Detail of a miniature of a woman reading moral proverbs at the beginning of the 'Proverbes moraux'. Image taken from f. 259v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (f... More
Phoebe from BL Harley 4431, f. 101
Detail of a miniature of Phoebe with a bow and arrow, presiding over her followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 101 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades... More
Cadmus from BL Harley 4431, f. 109
Detail of a miniature of the construction of Thebes and Cadmus killing the dragon at Ares' spring, in 'L'Épître Othéa'; in the background, builders are at work. Image taken from f. 109 of Various works (also kn... More
Queen and attendant from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Detail of a the right-hand portion of the miniature, depicting a queen and her attendant building the Cité des dames at the beginning of this text. Image taken from f. 290 of Various works (also known as 'The B... More
Hercules, Theseus and Pirithous from BL Harley 4431, f. 108v
Miniature of Hercules slaying Cerberus, and Theseus and Pirithous battling demons, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 108v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades... More
Cadmus and Io from BL Harley 4431, f. 109
Miniature of the construction of Thebes and Cadmus killing the dragon at Ares' spring, with builders at work in the background; miniature of a scriptorium at work under the direction of Io, in 'L'Épître Othéa'.... More
King Adrastus from BL Harley 4431, f. 116v
Detail of a miniature of Thydeus and Polinices in combat beneath the chamber of the sleeping King Adrastus of Argos, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 116v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of th... More
Man kneeling before a woman from BL Harley 4431, f. 56v
Detail of a miniature of a man kneeling before a woman sitting on a red velvet bed. Image taken from f. 56v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déb... More
Andromeda and Perseus from BL Harley 4431, f. 98v
Miniature of Andromeda being rescued from a monster by Perseus, riding on Pegasus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 98v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades'... More
Ulysses discovering Achilles from BL Harley 4431, f. 127v
Miniature of Ulysses discovering Achilles, who is hiding among the daughters of Lycomedes on Scyros; Ulysses casts weapons before the women, which Achilles snatches up, betraying his identity, in 'L'Épître Othé... More
Cassandra from BL Harley 4431, f. 110v
Miniature of Cassandra kneeling in prayer before an altar in a temple, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 110v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21)... More
Apollo from BL Harley 4431, f. 117v
Miniature of Apollo shooting arrows at Corinus, after the white raven has reported her unfaithfulness, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 117v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), inc... More
Queen Pasiphae from BL Harley 4431, f. 116
Miniature of queen Pasiphae embracing the bull, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 116 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des... More
Apollo and Phoebe from BL Harley 4431, f. 101
Miniature of Apollo, playing his harp, presiding over his followers; miniature of Phoebe with a bow and arrow, presiding over her followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 101 of Various works (also k... More
Hector and Priam from BL Harley 4431, f. 136
Detail of a miniature of Hector bidding farewell to Priam, who implores him not to fight, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 136 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent b... More
Duke of True Love hunting from BL Harley 4431, f. 144
Detail of a miniature of the Duke of True Love hunting with dogs and mounted companions, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 144 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including... More
King Memnon from BL Harley 4431, f. 112
Miniature of King Memnon, a cousin of Hector, being called to arms, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 112 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'L... More
Ulysses playing chess from BL Harley 4431, f. 133
Detail of a miniature of Ulysses playing chess in his tent during the Trojan War, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 133 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' ... More
Pegasus from BL Harley 4431, f. 183
Detail of a miniature of Pegasus flying over the Nine Muses, in the Castalian fountain on Mount Parnassus, while Christine and the Sibyl look on, in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 183 of Vario... More
Vision of the Tiburtine Sybil from BL Harley 4431, f. 141
Detail of a miniature of the Tiburtine Sybil revealing to Caesar Augustus a vision of the Virgin and Child, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 141 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen')... More
Hippomenes and Atalante from BL Harley 4431, f. 128
Miniature of Hippomenes racing against Atalante in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Hippomenes, to the left, holding a golden apple, races against Atalante who stoops to pick up one of the golden apples. Image taken from f. 1... More
Three pairs of lovers from BL Harley 4431, f. 71v
Miniature of three pairs of lovers being presented to Jean de Werchin, Seneschal of Hainault, in 'Le Livre des iii jugements'. Image taken from f. 71v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), i... More
Ulysses discovering Achilles from BL Harley 4431, f. 127v
Detail of a miniature of Ulysses discovering Achilles, who is hiding among the daughters of Lycomedes on Scyros; Ulysses casts weapons before the women, which Achilles snatches up, betraying his identity, in 'L... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 178
Miniature of Christine de Pizan presenting her book to Charles VI, seated on the left, with courtiers, at the beginning of 'Le Livre du chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 178 of Various works (also kno... More
Hero and Leander from BL Harley 4431, f. 114v
Detail of a miniature of Hero leaping from the battlements of a castle to drown with her lover Leander, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 114v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), in... More
Miniature from BL Harley 4431, f. 218v
Detail of a miniature in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 218v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii amans' (ff.... More
Aesculapius and Circe from BL Harley 4431, f. 113v
Miniature of the physician Aesculapius making a diagnosis, while Circe spears frogs in a stream below, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 113v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), inc... More
Jupiter from BL Harley 4431, f. 99v
Detail of a miniature of Jupiter presiding over his followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 99v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déb... More
Jupiter from BL Harley 4431, f. 99v
Miniature of Jupiter presiding over his followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 99v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre ... More
Morpheus from BL Harley 4431, f. 130v
Miniature of Morpheus bringing sleep to a man in a bed, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 130v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du ... More
Death of Achilles from BL Harley 4431, f. 114
Miniature of Paris killing Achilles as he kneels in a temple and Hecuba watches; miniature of king Busiris offering the heads of his victims to the gods, on an altar in the temple, in 'L'Épître Othéa' Image tak... More
Perseus from BL Harley 4431, f. 120v
Miniature of Perseus battling the Gorgon, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 120v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii a... More
Man kneeling before two women from BL Harley 4431, f. 48
Miniature of a man in a red cloak kneeling before two women. Image taken from f. 48 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii amans... More
Cupid from BL Harley 4431, f. 117
Miniature of Cupid and a young knight, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 117 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ii amans... More
Mercury and Aglauros from BL Harley 4431, f. 104v
Detail of a miniature of Aglauros refusing Mercury, disguised as a traveller, admittance to her sister Herse, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 104v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen... More
God of Love from BL Harley 4431, f. 51
Detail of a miniature of the God of Love presenting a 'royal letter' to a messenger. Image taken from f. 51 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déb... More
Adonis killed by a wild boar from BL Harley 4431, f. 124v
Detail of a miniature of Adonis being killed by a wild boar, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 124v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déba... More
Hermaphroditus from BL Harley 4431, f. 132v
Detail of a miniature of Hermaphroditus and the nymph Salmacis bathing in a lake, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 132v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades'... More
Bellorophon from BL Harley 4431, f. 111v
Detail of a miniature of Bellorophon and his stepmother, the queen, with threatening lions above, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 111v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), includin... More
Mercury from BL Harley 4431, f. 102
Miniature of Mercury inspiring the speech of the learned, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. The celestial figure of Mercury is holding a flower as a symbol of eloquence, while a group of figures, below, is engaged in learne... More