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 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
Daphne from BL Harley 4431, f. 134v
Detail of a miniature of Daphne, the nymph who was turned into a laurel tree while fleeing from Apollo, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 134v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), in... More
Vulcan, Venus and Mars from BL Harley 4431, f. 121
Detail of a miniature of Vulcan chaining his wife Venus and Mars together after finding them in bed together, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 121 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'... More
Queen and ladies from BL Harley 4431, f. 323
Detail of a 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' ... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 178
Detail of a 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 wor... 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
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
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
Duke of True Love from BL Harley 4431, f. 143
Detail of a miniature of the Duke of True Love and his lady, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 143 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 4
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. 4-21), 'Le Déb... More
Orpheus and Eurydice from BL Harley 4431, f. 126v
Detail of a miniature of Orpheus looking back as he leads Eurydice from Hell, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 126v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, while outside, the ladies build the Cité des dames at the beginning of 'La Cité des dames'... 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
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
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
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
Hippomenes and Atalante from BL Harley 4431, f. 128
Detail of a 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 tak... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, while outside, the ladies build the Cité des dames at the beginning of 'La Cité des dames'... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 261v
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan giving instructions in the 'Enseignemens que Cristine donne à son Filz'. Image taken from f. 261v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including ... 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
Perseus from BL Harley 4431, f. 120v
Detail of a 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 li... More
Duke of True Love and companions from BL Harley 4431, f. 145
Detail of a miniature of the Duke of True Love and his companions entertaining ladies in a garden, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 145 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'),... More
Actaeon from BL Harley 4431, f. 126
Detail of a 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'), incl... 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
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
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
Seige of Babylon from BL Harley 4431, f. 135v
Miniature of King Ninus besieging the city of Babylon, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 135v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du l... More
Judgement of Paris from BL Harley 4431, f. 125v
Miniature of the Judgement of Paris, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 125v 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
Hector and Andromache from BL Harley 4431, f. 135
Miniature of Hector bidding farewell to his wife Andromache and their son Astyanax before going off to war, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 135 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'),... More
Death of Hector from BL Harley 4431, f. 136v
Detail of a miniature of Achilles killing Hector in battle, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 136v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat... More
Death of Laomedon from BL Harley 4431, f. 123
Detail of a miniature of Greek soldiers killing king Laomedon, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 123 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déb... 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
Shepherd from BL Harley 4431, f. 221
Miniature of a shepherd with his dog and flock at the beginning of 'Le Livre de la pastoure'. Image taken from f. 221 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21... More
Apollo and followers from BL Harley 4431, f. 101
Detail of a miniature of Apollo, playing his harp, presiding over his 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
Hercules battling two lions from BL Harley 4431, f. 97
Detail of a 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... More
Medea and Jason from BL Harley 4431, f. 122
Miniature of Medea presenting a casket to a kneeling Jason; miniature of Galatea and Acis being surprised by Galatea's jealous suitor, Polyphemus, who seizes a rock to crush Acis, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image tak... More
Christ as the Man of Sorrows from BL Harley 4431, f. 257
Detail of a miniature of Christ as the Man of Sorrows at the beginning of a prayer to Christ. Image taken from f. 257 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21... More
Mars from BL Harley 4431, f. 101v
Miniature of Mars presiding over a battle scene, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 101v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre d... More
Hector and Patroclus; Echo and Narcissus from BL Harley 4431, f. 134
Miniature of Hector killing Patroclus in battle; miniature of Echo and Narcissus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 134 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' ... More
Hero and Leander from BL Harley 4431, f. 114v
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'), including 'Cen... More
Temperance from BL Harley 4431, f. 96v
Miniature of Temperance adjusting a clock, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 96v 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
Miniature from BL Harley 4431, f. 188
Detail of a miniature in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 188 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
Queen Penthesilea from BL Harley 4431, f. 103v
Miniatureof Queen Penthesilea with and her amy of Amazons riding through the forest to aid the Trojan army, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 103v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen')... More
Ladies building the Cité des dames from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Miniature of Christine de Pizan before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, while outside, the ladies build the Cité des dames at the beginning of 'La Cité des dames'. Image take... More
Woman lying in bed from BL Harley 4431, f. 180v
Miniature of a woman lying in a bed, with another woman alongside, in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 180v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff.... More
Adrastus from BL Harley 4431, f. 118v
Detail of a miniature of the army of king Adrastus riding to destroy Thebes, against the advice of Amphiarus, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 118v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen... More
Adrastus and Saturn from BL Harley 4431, f. 118v
Miniature of the army of king Adrastus riding to destroy Thebes, against the advice of Amphiarus; miniature of Saturn, as a model of discretion, counseling silence to his followers, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image t... More
Pyrrhus avenging the death of Achilles from BL Harley 4431, f. 110
Detail of a miniature of Pyrrhus in battle with the Trojans, avenging the death of Achilles, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 110 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cen... More
Narcissus; Athamas from BL Harley 4431, f. 104
Miniature of Narcissus gazing at his own reflection; miniature of the fury Tesiphone inducing Athamus to kill his wife Ino and their children, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 104 of Various works (also... More
King Minos from BL Harley 4431, f. 98
Miniature of naked Christians being brought before king Minos for judgement, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 98 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4... More
Duke of True Love hunting from BL Harley 4431, f. 144
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 'Cent balad... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lady praying before the Virgin from BL Harley 4431, f. 265
Miniature of a lady (?Christine) praying before the Virgin and Child at the beginning of a prayer to the Virgin. Image taken from f. 265 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent... More
Hector and Priam from BL Harley 4431, f. 136
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 balades' (ff.... More
Cephalus from BL Harley 4431, f. 129v
Miniature of Cephalus accidentally killing his wife Procris in a forest while hunting, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 129v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent bal... More
Trojan army from BL Harley 4431, f. 125
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 Book of the ... More
Trojan Horse from BL Harley 4431, f. 139
Detail of a 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'), inclu... More
Juno from BL Harley 4431, f. 118
Detail of a 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'), ... More
Hermaphroditus from BL Harley 4431, f. 132v
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' (ff. 4-21),... More
Judgement of Paris from BL Harley 4431, f. 128v
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' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Duke of True Love and companions from BL Harley 4431, f. 145
Miniature of the Duke of True Love and his companions entertaining ladies in a garden, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 145 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including '... More
Saturn from BL Harley 4431, f. 100v
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' (ff. 4-21),... More
Vulcan, Venus and Mars from BL Harley 4431, f. 121
Miniature of Vulcan chaining his wife Venus and Mars together after finding them in bed together, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 121 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including... More
Duke of True Love from BL Harley 4431, f. 143
Miniature of the Duke of True Love and his lady, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 143 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du... More
King Memnon from BL Harley 4431, f. 112
Detail of a 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' (f... More
Black crow and white raven from BL Harley 4431, f. 119
Detail of a miniature of two birds, a black crow and a white raven, resting in trees, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 119 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balad... More
Death of Ajax from BL Harley 4431, f. 138
Detail of a miniature of Ajax being killed by an enemy arrow during a battle, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 138 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff.... More
Adonis killed by a wild boar from BL Harley 4431, f. 124v
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 Débat du livre d... More
Aurora from BL Harley 4431, f. 115v
Miniature of Aurora bringing the dawn, while a peasant, fastening his trousers, enters a hen house, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 115v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), includ... More
Hercules, Theseus and Pirithous from BL Harley 4431, f. 108v
Detail of a 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 '... More
Diana reading from BL Harley 4431, f. 107
Detail of a miniature of Diana presiding over an assembly of women reading, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 107 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4... More