Woman at a spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel and a man with a basket of loaves on his back. Image taken from f. 146 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More
Man kissing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a bucket kissing a woman by the cooking pot. Image taken from f. 109 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Man and woman embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 179
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman embracing in a tent; another man approaches. Image taken from f. 179 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in ... More
Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hair-covered Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag. Image taken from f. 280v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written i... More
One knight unhorsing another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 313v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of one knight unhorsing another before a castle, while a group of women look on. Image taken from f. 313v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretal... More
King attacked by knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 85v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king in a tent being attacked by a mounted knight. Image taken from f. 85v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 49v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Woman approaching a windmill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman approaching a windmill with a sack of grain. Image taken from f. 70v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Man and woman holding hands from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 311v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman holding hands, as two men look on. Image taken from f. 311v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Monk driving off a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 247
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk driving off a devil with a cudgel. Image taken from f. 247 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a bucket embracing a woman, while putting something into the cooking pot behind her. Image taken from f. 109v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'S... More
Man bringing a letter to a hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a letter to a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Devil and hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 113v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil and a hermit outside a hut. Image taken from f. 113v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Performers from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of performers: a man with a pipe and tabor, another with pipes, and a woman balancing on sword points. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the ... More
Monk giving a chalice and host to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving a chalice and a host to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Dragon attacking castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dragon attacking a castle. Image taken from f. 88v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Four monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 222
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of three monks led forward by another monk. Image taken from f. 222 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Monks and the Virgin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of five monks gazing at an image of the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 225 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The B... More
Devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 263
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil between two buildings. Image taken from f. 263 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Virgin Mary and angels punishing devils from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel punishing devils. Image taken from f. 225v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Devil breaking a ladder from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 210
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the devil breaking the ladder of a man climbing up to paint a statue of the Virgin and Child. Image taken from f. 210 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Knight slaying a dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight slaying a dragon, while a lion waits nearby. Image taken from f. 81 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40v
Detail of a painting of a seated rabbit with a scroll in its mouth. Image taken from f. 40v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Two rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 60
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits binding a semi-naked man. Image taken from f. 60 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Animals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese dragging a fox supported by women, in front of a cock and behind a rabbit, each with a mace. Image taken from f. 49 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the '... More
Lady kneeling before a knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 106
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady kneeling before a knight with a hound. Image taken from f. 106 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Reynard the Fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Reynard the Fox, with a fox wearing a bishop's mitre and carrying a crozier preaching to birds, including falcons, chickens, geese, a stork and a swan. On the right, fox runs t... More
Man and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 194
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man speaking to the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 194 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Man taking a woman by the hand from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking a woman by the hand. Image taken from f. 139v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Two ships from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 19
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two ships engaged in a battle. Image taken from f. 19 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Two men before a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 251
Detail of a miniature of two men standing before a bishop. Image taken from f. 251 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Virgin Mary and devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 226v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel facing a devil. Image taken from f. 226v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Seated man taking dictation from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated man taking dictation from a woman. Image taken from f. 307 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roya... More
Two men embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 310v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men embracing, as their horses are held by attendants. Image taken from f. 310v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Man and woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 186
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 186 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Bishop expelling a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop expelling a devil from a church tower. Image taken from f. 242 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Group of people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 25v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people, one holding a dish and a pot. Image taken from f. 25v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Blind man and a boy from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 219
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man and a boy seated on a bench eating, with a church in the background. Image taken from f. 219 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Lion and archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 34v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and an archer shooting at a bird. Image taken from f. 34v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Rabbit shooting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 59v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit shooting a bowman. Image taken from f. 59v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Geese hanging a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 48v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese hanging a fox, a goose with a bow and arrow, and a cock and chicken watching. Image taken from f. 48v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Dec... More
Three monks searching from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 282
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks searching. Image taken from f. 282 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Man taking off a woman's shoe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking off a woman's shoe. Image taken from f. 146v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Rabbits jousting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of rabbits, mounted on dogs, jousting. Image taken from f. 70 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Monk and nun in the stocks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 187v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a nun in the stocks. Image taken from f. 187v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Man handing a cloth to a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Two clothed dogs from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 159
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two clothed dogs with stones. Image taken from f. 159 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Mermaid from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 47
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mermaid. Image taken from f. 47 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3v
Detail of the bottom border of the folio with a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering a letter to a man seated at a desk. Image taken from f. 3v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Two knights fighting over a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 105
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting over possession of a hound. Image taken from f. 105 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
King and messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a messenger. Image taken from f. 302v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman carding wool. Image taken from f. 138 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits dragging a naked man by the heels; another rabbit walks behind. Image taken from f. 61 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More
An amorous encounter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel being kissed by a man while patting her on the bottom. Image taken from f. 139 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decr... More
Two knights fighting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 304v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting. Image taken from f. 304v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Pope and cardinals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of the pope and cardinals. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Monk leading hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 118v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk with a crozier leading the sinful hermit from his cave. Image taken from f. 118v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in... More
Three monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 281v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks. Image taken from f. 281v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Man bathing in tub from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 297v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bathing in a tub, with attendants. Image taken from f. 297v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Charter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit-eared man giving a charter to another man. Image taken from f. 167 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
King and messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a messenger. Image taken from f. 302v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Devil and hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 113v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil and a hermit outside a hut. Image taken from f. 113v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Woman with spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 142
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a spinning wheel, and a man using a bellows on a fire. Image taken from f. 142 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writte... More
Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 197
Detail of a bas-de-page showing Dunstan healing injured peasants. Image taken from f. 197 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Man riding in a dog cart from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man riding in a dog cart. Image taken from f. 110v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Man being massaged from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 298
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man being massaged, while an attendant brings a cup. Image taken from f. 298 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Demon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 201v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a demon playing a fife and a drum. Image taken from f. 201v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Virgin Mary saving a soul from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 268
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary taking a naked man (a soul) by the hands, with an angel on the left. Image taken from f. 268 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield De... More
Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 64
Detail of a painting of a rabbit with a pennant. Image taken from f. 64 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Mermaid and merman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of a mermaid and merman with bow and arrow in the border of the folio. Image taken from f. 3 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin... More
Prisoner seeking sanctuary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 206v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a prisoner seeking sanctuary from monks. Image taken from f. 206v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 277
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt reaching up towards a bird in a tree; a lion and a unicorn are on either side of her. Image taken from f. 277 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordina... More
Blind beggar from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind beggar and his dog. Image taken from f. 110 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
King, hounds and two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 162
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king, two other men, and hounds. Image taken from f. 162 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Painting an image in a shrine from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 209v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man on a ladder painting an image in a shrine, with a church behind him and a devil on the right-hand side of the page. Image taken from f. 209v of Decretals of Gregory IX wit... More
Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 291
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man embracing a woman outside the doorway of a long building. Image taken from f. 291 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in... More
Virgin Mary and monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 228
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and a monk by an altar. Image taken from f. 228 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Goat and men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 8v
Bas-de-page scene of a goat, a group of men, and a man with a stick. Image taken from f. 8v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Man embracing a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 238
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man embracing a woman, as two other men look on. Image taken from f. 238 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The ... More
Man leading a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 140
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man leading a woman to church. Image taken from f. 140 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Virgin Mary healing a man's leg from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 196v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary healing the leg of a man who has injured himself. Image taken from f. 196v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written... More
Knight attacking giant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 126v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight with a sword attacking a giant with an axe. Image taken from f. 126v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Knight killing a wild man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 74v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing a wild man who has abducted a woman. Image taken from f. 74v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Three kings from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 258v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three kings standing together, each holding a hawk. Image taken from f. 258v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Detail of a painting of a winged grotesque holding a shield of arms. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Knight and lady from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 103v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight and a lady. Image taken from f. 103v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
King giving away a garment from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 261v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king giving away his garment to a hermit. Image taken from f. 261v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a painting of a grotesque bird with a long beak. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 24
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk touching another person through a window. Image taken from f. 24 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Bas-de-page scene from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Bas-de-page scene of people outside a building. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Woman bringing infant to hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 133
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman bringing an infant to a hairy hermit. Image taken from f. 133 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Three skeletons from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 259
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three skeletons. Image taken from f. 259 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Man asperging from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 108v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man asperging a couple seated at a dining table. Image taken from f. 108v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 253v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted king hunting a fleeing stag; he raises a horn to his lips. Image taken from f. 253v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Bear attacking monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 246
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bear attacking a mounted monk. Image taken from f. 246 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Monk appealing to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 283v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk appealing to a hairy Mary of Egypt, who stands on a hillock. Image taken from f. 283v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writt... More
King and queen from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 16
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a queen emerging from a building. Image taken from f. 16 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roya... More
Man putting animal heads on poles from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 296v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man placing the heads of spotted animals he has killed on poles. Image taken from f. 296v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writte... More
Knight killing a wild man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 74v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing a wild man who has abducted a woman. Image taken from f. 74v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Men building a church from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 289v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men building a church, and two monks carrying a burden on poles. Image taken from f. 289v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written ... More