Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon ... More
map from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by...
This image has been taken from scan 000461 from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin. Being translations of such portions of the works ... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50
Miniature of Alexander the Great slaying extraordinary creatures (dragons?). Image taken from f. 50 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More
Battle with two-headed dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83v
Detail of a miniature of a battle with two-headed dragons. Image taken from f. 83v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written i... More
Battle with blemmyae from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with headless men with faces on their torsos (blemmyae). Image taken from f. 80 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon r... More
Alexander and Porrus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 54
Detail of a miniature of Alexander killing Porrus. Image taken from f. 54 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More
map from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by...
This image has been taken from scan 000084 from "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great as described by Arrian, Q. Curtius, Diodoros, Plutarch and Justin. Being translations of such portions of the works ... More
Alexander fighting dragons and creatures from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 73
Miniature of Alexander and his army fighting against dragons; miniature of Alexander and his army encountering dog-headed men (cynocephali). Image taken from f. 73 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at th... More
Surrender of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 34
Detail of a miniature of the surrender of the keys to a city. Image taken from f. 34 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written... More
Battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops) from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 79v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with one-eyed giants (cyclops). Image taken from f. 79v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More
Birth of Alexander the Great from BL Royal 20 C III, f. 15
Miniature of Olympias giving birth to Alexander the Great, with two eagles on the roof of the palace (foretelling Alexander's two empires in Europe and Asia). The temple of Diana at Ephesus burns in the backgro... More
Birth of Alexander the Great from BL Royal 20 C III, f. 15
Detail of a miniature of Olympias giving birth to Alexander the Great, with two eagles on the roof of the palace (foretelling Alexander's two empires in Europe and Asia). The temple of Diana at Ephesus burns in... More
Alexander and the wild man from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 64
Detail of a miniature of Alexander burning a wild man. Image taken from f. 64 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fre... More
Burning of a city from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 94v
Detail of a miniature of a city being burnt to prevent its capture by Perdiccas. Image taken from f. 94v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index... More
Entry of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 84
Detail of a miniature of the triumphant entry of Alexander into Babylon. Image taken from f. 84 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandr... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 40v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander praying that the mountains would close in upon a tribe of wicked savages. Image taken from f. 40v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire... More
Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with boars and many-handed savages. Image taken from f. 51 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More
Alexander consults his astrologers from BL Burn 169, f. 69
Miniature of Alexander the Great consulting his astrologers about an eclipse of the sun after the battle of Arbela and illuminated initial 'A'(lexandre) in Vasco da Lucena's French translation of Rufus's Histor... More
Battle against dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against dragons with emeralds in their foreheads. Image taken from f. 73 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alix... More
Alexander's army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 36v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's army before Darius' city. Image taken from f. 36v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writt... More
Alexander, Aristotle and Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 12
Detail of a miniature of Alexander and Aristotle, and Bucephalus being brought in by two attendants. Image taken from f. 12 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon r... More
Battle with white lions from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with white lions. Image taken from f. 50v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writte... More
Alexander the Great from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 16
Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great battling against Porrus. Image taken from f. 16 of Poems and Romances (the 'Talbot Shrewsbury book'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Astronomy and geometry from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of a landscape with clerks studying astronomy and geometry, holding an armillary sphere, a set square, and compasses. Image taken from f. 3 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (... More
Alexander and caladrius birds from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83
Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, presented with the caladrius birds, and a foliate initial 'Q'(uant) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 74. Image taken from f. 83 of Historia de pro... More
Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20
Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More
Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v
Miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. Th... More
Battle against wild bulls from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against wild bulls. Image taken from f. 73v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More
Alexander defeating Pausanias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 18
Detail of a miniature of Alexander defeating Pausanias. Image taken from f. 18 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fr... More
Griffins carrying Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 70v
Miniature of griffins carrying Alexander into the heavens. Image taken from f. 70v of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romanc... More
Alexander lowered into the sea from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 77v
Miniature of Alexander being lowered into the sea in a cask, along with a cat and a cock, with a foliate initial 'L'(ore) and a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 65. Image taken from f. 77v of Histori... More
Alexander and the Amazons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 47v
Detail of a miniature of the meeting between Alexander and the Amazons. Image taken from f. 47v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandr... More
Alexander the Great from BL Royal 15 E VI, f. 16
Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great battling against Porrus. Image taken from f. 16 of Poems and Romances (the 'Talbot Shrewsbury book'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Burial of Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 81
Detail of a miniature of the burial of Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 81 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More
Battle with lion-like beasts from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 80v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with lion-like beasts. Image taken from f. 80v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More
Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 11
Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus outside a city instructing Alexander in astronomy, and Alexander pushin him into a pit. Image taken from f. 11 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le ... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 60
Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering a naked and houseless tribe (the gymnosophists). Image taken from f. 60 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy A... More
map from "The History of the Life and Reign of Alexander the Great ......
This image has been taken from scan 000058 from volume 01 of "The History of the Life and Reign of Alexander the Great ... Translated [by P. Pratt] ... With supplements [of J. Freinsheim], notes, and a map". Th... More
Alexander fighting strange creatures from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 74
Miniature of Alexander and his army encountering men with heads on their torsos (blemmyae); miniature of Alexander and his army fighting against horse-like beasts. Image taken from f. 74 of Roman d'Alexandre en... More
Battle with a three-horned beast from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with a three-horned beast and other strange animals. Image taken from f. 51v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy ... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 57
Detail of a miniature of Alexander driving off elephants with pigs and musical instruments. Image taken from f. 57 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixan... More
Memorial to Bucephalus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82
Detail of a miniature of Alexander building a city as a memorial to his horse, Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 82 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixand... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 527, f. 1
Decorated initial 'O'(iez seigneurs baruns deu uus creisse buntez). Image taken from f. 1 of Chanson of Gui de Bourgogne (ff. 1-32), Chastoiement d'un Père à son fils, imperfect at the end (ff. 32v-46v), an exc... More
Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More
Battle with sheep-horned dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sheep-horned dragons. Image taken from f. 78v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre... More
Aristotle from BL Eg 737, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of Aristotle teaching his pupil Alexander the Great. Image taken from f. 1 of Les Ethiques d'Aristote. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Eger... More
Nectanebus enthroned from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 1
Detail of an historiated initial 'P' of Nectanebus enthroned. Image taken from f. 1 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Roman... More
Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 30v
Detail of a miniature of the battle of Alexander with the Persians. Image taken from f. 30v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). ... More
Capture of Pydna from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 97
Detail of a miniature of the capture of Pydna and the murder of Olympias. Image taken from f. 97 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexand... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 58
Detail of a miniature of Alexander encountering strange women of the forest. Image taken from f. 58 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alex... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 24
Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, receiving gifts sent by Darius. Image taken from f. 24 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Ale... More
Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v
Miniature of Jobas serving Alexander with poisoned wine, and an illuminated initial 'Q', with a foliate border. Image taken from f. 88v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hysto... More
Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 71v
Miniature of Candace taking Alexander into her chamber and giving him a crown. Image taken from f. 71v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index A... More
Battle with sword-horned men from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sword-horned men. Image taken from f. 78 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wr... More
map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the ...
This image has been taken from scan 000241 from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged ... More
Alexander the Great from BL Burn 169, f. 25
Miniature of Alexander the Great encounters Diogenes in his barrel in Vasco da Lucena's French translation of Rufus's Historia Alexandri magni, executed mainly in grisaille. Image taken from f. 25 of History of... More
Queen from BL Burn 169, f. 14 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of a queen in bed with a dragon, the king looking on from a window. Image taken from f. 14 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Al... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 56
Detail of a miniature of Alexander meeting a strange tribe. Image taken from f. 56 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romanc... More
Battle with boars and savages from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 51
Miniature of Alexander's battle with boars and many-handed savages. Image taken from f. 51 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More
Ambria from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 75v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander entering the city of Ambria. Image taken from f. 75v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More
Alexander being carried by griffins from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 76v
Miniature of Alexander, in a cage, being carried aloft by griffins, and a foliate initial 'L'(ore) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 63. Image taken from f. 76v of Historia de proelis in a Fren... More
Alexander killing a wild boar from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 49
Detail of a miniature of Alexander killing a wild boar. Image taken from f. 49 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romance). ... More
Battle from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of a battle, and decorated initial and border. Image taken from f. 50 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Writt... More
Philip from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of Philip seated with a bird in his lap and a serpent and eggshell on the floor, surrounded by attendants, with an astronomer interpreting. Image taken from f. 9v of Historia de proelis in... More
Burial of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 38v
Detail of a miniature of the burial of Darius. Image taken from f. 38v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. T... More
Nectanebus from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 8v
Miniature of Nectanebus practicising the enchantments of Olympias, who lies in bed. Image taken from f. 8v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(ind... More
Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom, and Alexander being instructed by others outside. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French ... More
map from "The history of Greece, from the earliest state, to the death...
This image has been taken from scan 000006 from volume 01 of "The history of Greece, from the earliest state, to the death of Alexander the Great ... To which is added, a summary account of the affairs of Greec... More
map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the ...
This image has been taken from scan 000432 from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged ... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 75
Miniature of Alexander building a tomb for Bucephalus. Image taken from f. 75 of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romance). W... More
Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of initial and lower border. Image taken from f. 50 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Illuminated initial from BL Burn 169, f. 42
Illuminated initial. Image taken from f. 42 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Albanians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 41v
Detail of a miniature of Albanians presenting Alexander with a dog, and the dog fighting an elephant and a lion. Image taken from f. 41v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hyst... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 89
Detail of a miniature of Alexander leaving the table. Image taken from f. 89 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fren... More
Murderers of Darius from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 39v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander ordering the murderers of Darius to be bound. Image taken from f. 39v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index... More
Aristotle and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 10v
Miniature of Aristotle instructing Alexander and three other children in the schoolroom, and Alexander being instructed by others outside. Image taken from f. 10v of Historia de proelis in a French translation ... More
Olympias enthroned from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of Olympias enthroned, with attendants, and Nectanebus in a white robe with a case of astronomical instruments. Image taken from f. 7 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Liv... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 26v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander answering the envoys of Darius. Image taken from f. 26v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More
Battle from BL Burn 169, f. 111
Miniature of battle, with soldiers being pushed off of a cliff. Image taken from f. 111 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni... More
Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 84 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of initial and lower border. Image taken from f. 84 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Decorated initial from BL Royal 15 C VI, f. 4
Initial 'P' with foliate decoration with ownership inscription of Sir Robert Cotton. Image taken from f. 4 of Historia Romana (ff. 4-50), Historia gentis Longobardorum (ff. 51-102v); Gesta Alexandri magni (inde... More
Illuminated initial from BL Burn 169, f. 176
Illuminated initial. Image taken from f. 176 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Capture of Candaculus' wife from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 67v
Detail of a miniature of the capture of Candaculus' wife. Image taken from f. 67v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in... More
Alexander and his army from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 19v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his army leaving Macedon, with the temple of Apollo on the right. Image taken from f. 19v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du ... More
Candace and Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 70
Detail of a miniature of Candace in her chamber showing Alexander his statue. Image taken from f. 70 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Ale... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 62v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander erecting an inscribed column. Image taken from f. 62v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Wri... More
Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander presented with white elephants, at the beginning of chapter 73. Image taken from f. 82v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon ro... More
Alexander and elephants from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 82v
Miniature of Alexander presented with white elephants, and a foliate initial 'L'(endemain) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 73. Image taken from f. 82v of Historia de proelis in a French trans... More
Funeral of Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 92
Detail of a miniature of the funeral of Alexander. Image taken from f. 92 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French.... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 55v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander, at a river crossing, encountering women armed with maces. Image taken from f. 55v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Ali... More
map from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the ...
This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "A General History of Greece from the earliest period to the death of Alexander the Great. With a sketch of the subsequent history to the present time. [Abridged ... More
Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 14 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of miniature. Image taken from f. 14 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Handguns from BL Burn 169, f. 127
Miniature of handguns in use at a siege. Image taken from f. 127 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Nectanebus and Olympias from BL Royal 20 A V, f. 4v
Detail of a miniature of Nectanebus conversing with Olympias. Image taken from f. 4v of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Roma... More
Detail from BL Burn 169, f. 50 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of miniature. Image taken from f. 50 of History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre) (index De Rebus Gestis Alexandri Magni; Historia Alexandri Magni). Written in French.
Jobas poisoning Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 88v
Detail of a miniature of Jobas serving Alexander with poisoned wine. Image taken from f. 88v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre).... More
Battle with the Persians from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 33
Detail of a miniature of the battle of Alexander with the Persians. Image taken from f. 33 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More
Alexander and Olympias from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 27
Detail of a miniature of Olympias in bed, with Alexander holding her hand. Image taken from f. 27 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexan... More
Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20
Miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in Fr... More
Alexander from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 50
Detail of a miniature of Alexander the Great slaying other extraordinary creatures (dragons?). Image taken from f. 50 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Ali... More