Scenes of Creation from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 1v
Detail of a miniature of four scenes of Creation: 1. God creating the fish; 2. God creating the animals; 3. the Creation of Adam; 4. the Creation of Eve. Image taken from f. 1v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumc... More
Fortitudo (Fortitude) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 151
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(ortitudo) of a man fighting with a lion. Image taken from f. 151 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Ro... More
Angeli (Angels) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 92
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(primo) of a seraph. Image taken from f. 92 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, c... More
Ars sive artes (Art or Arts) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 138v
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(rtes) of a teacher at a desk, with pupils. Image taken from f. 138v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known a... More
Fratres mendicantes (Mendicant friars) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 154
Historiated initial 'F'(ratres) of pope giving charters to representatives of three mendicant Orders, Dominican, Carmelite, and Franciscan. Image taken from f. 154 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in L... More
Excommunicatio (Excommunication) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 75v
Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(xcommunicatio) of a priest excommunicating a group of people by raising a candle. Image taken from f. 75v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Maria Mater Dei Virgo (Virgin Mary Mother of God) from BL Royal 6 E VI...
Detail of a historiated initial 'M'(aria) of the Annunciation following the instruction for an illuminator reading 'salut[acio]' in the lower margin. Image taken from f. 487v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Wr... More
Adventus domini secundus (Second coming of Christ) from BL Royal 6 E V...
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(irca) of Christ on a rainbow and the resurrection of the dead. Image taken from f. 57 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Iudei (Jews) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 341
Detail of a historiated initial 'I'(udei) of three Jews. Image taken from f. 341 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, cons... More
Xpc (Christ) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 526v
Detail of a historiated initial 'X'(pc) of Christ as a king with the instruction for an illuminator reading, 'Sedeat christus…', next to the initial. Image taken from f. 526v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Wr... More
Adventus Domini (Incarnation) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 55
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(dventus) of the Annunciation. Image taken from f. 55 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Lex (Law) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 434v
Detail of a historiated initial 'L'(ex) of a judge with two boys, following an instruction 'judex cum famulis' in the lower margin. Image taken from f. 434v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. T... More
Constellacio (Constellation) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 396v
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(onstellacio) of an astrologer observing the sky, and the devil in a circle. Image taken from f. 396v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Adolescens, Adolescencia (Adolescence) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 58v
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(dolescens) of a young woman with a mirror and a young man. Image taken from f. 58v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Eucharistia (Eucharist) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 70
Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(ukaristia) of a priest giving communion to a sick man in bed. Image taken from f. 70 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Coniugium (Marriage) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 375
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(oniugium) of a priest joining hands of a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 375 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Divinacio (Divination) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 535v
Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(ivinacionum) of a magician and devils. Image taken from f. 535v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Avaritia (Avarice) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 154v
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(varicia) of a rich man holding a bag of silver coins, faced by a man with two children on his shoulders. Image taken from f. 154v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Writt... More
Celebracio missarum (Celebration of masses) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 2...
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(elebrari) of a priest celebrating a mass. Image taken from f. 246v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as... More
Clerici (Clerics) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 301
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(lericus) of a bishop blessing four clerics with faces covered with spots. Image taken from f. 301 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Cerebrum (Brain) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 258v
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(erebrum) of the treatment of a brain disease. Image taken from f. 258v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Abbatissa (Abbess) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 27
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(bbatissa) of an abbess and nuns. Image taken from f. 27 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal... More
Caducus morbus (Epilepsy) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 238v
Historiated initial 'C'(ecidit) of an epileptic foaming at the mouth and a group of people. Image taken from f. 238v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More
Capella (Chapel) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 232
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(apelle) of two monks ringing bells of a chapel. Image taken from f. 232 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Color (Colour) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 329
Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(olor) of an artist mixing colours. Image taken from f. 329 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Ro... More
Alienacio (Alienation, transfer of property) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. ...
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(lienacio) of two men standing by a table on which stand knives and vessels, representing alienation and the transfer of property. Image taken from f. 77 of Omne Bonum (Absol... More
Baculus pastoralis (Pastoral staff) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 178v
Detail of a historiated initial 'B'(aculo) of a bishop with a crozier. Image taken from f. 178v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Ro... More
Cessio prelatorum (Ecclesiastical renunciation of translation) from BL...
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(essio) of the head of a bishop. Image taken from f. 257 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More
Paul from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 15v
Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(octor) of the Vision of Paul in Damascus. Image taken from f. 15v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as ... More
Acoliti (Acolytes), Achab from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 40
2 historiated initials: 'A'(coliti) of Acolytes, and 'A'(hab) of king Ahab. Image taken from f. 40 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
Aprilis (April), Apes (Bees) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 123v
Historiated initial 'A'(prilis) of a man and flowers, and a historiated initial 'A'(pes) of a beehive. Image taken from f. 123v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Adulacio (Adulation) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 48v
Historiated initial 'A'(dulatur) of a judge with two flatterers Image taken from f. 48v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Coll... More
Arma clericorum (Weapons of clerics) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 137
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(rma) of a canonist with a book facing three armed men. Image taken from f. 137 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Agere (to act) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 72
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(gere) of two men in front of a lawyer Image taken from f. 72 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... More
Anglia (England) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 107
Historiated initial 'A', and an historiated initial 'A'(nglia) of the king of England with a sword and a herald holding a sceptre, and a shield with the arms of England (France and England quarterly). Image tak... More
Cecus sive Cecitas (Blind person, or Blindness) from BL Royal 6 E VI, ...
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(ecus) of Christ healing the blind. Image taken from f. 245 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roy... More
Aqua (water) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 126v
Historiated initial 'A'(qua) of a scholar pointing to three bodies of water, one filled with fish, another with shellfish and the third empty. Image taken from f. 126v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Wri... More
Ficus (Fig-tree) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 129v
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(ici) of Christ and the fig-tree. Image taken from f. 129v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Hereticus (Heretic) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 200
Detail of a historiated initial 'H'(ereticus) of scholars discussing with heretics (Jews?). Image taken from f. 200 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Fideiussor (Guarantor) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 134v
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(ideiussor) of three men before a lawyer. Image taken from f. 134v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... More
Abel, Absencia (Absence) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 31
Historiated initial 'A'(bel) of Cain killing Abel, and a historiated initial 'A'(bsente) of a man seated at the door of a house. Image taken from f. 31 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. ... More
Census (an ecclesiastical tax) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 252v
Historiated initial 'C'(ensus) of a bishop at the door of a church. Image taken from f. 252v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal... More
Divinacio (Divination) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 535v
Historiated initial 'D'(ivinacionum) of a magician and devils. Image taken from f. 535v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Coll... More
Cometa (Comet) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 340v
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(ometa) of a man pointing at a comet. Image taken from f. 340v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Ambicio (Striving after honours) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 87
Historiated initial 'A'(mbiciosus) of a bishop and a layman at the door of a church. Image taken from f. 87 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 8v
Four miniatures: 1. the Flight into Egypt; 2. Angel warning the Holy Family and Herod? sleeping; 3. the miracle of the palm tree; 4 the lions worshipping Jesus. Image taken from f. 8v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-C... More
Beneficia (Benefices) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 189v
Historiated initial 'B'(eneficia) of a bishop and a young man entering a church. Image taken from f. 189v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 3v
4 miniatures: 1. Isaac sending Jacob to Laban's house, and Jacob's dream; 2. Jacob wrestling the angel, and the sale of Joseph; 3. Joseph before Pharaoh; 4. Joseph receiving his brethren. Image taken from f. 3v... More
Iudicium (Judgement) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 356v
Detail of an historiated initial 'I'(udicium) of five judges and three plaintiffs. Image taken from f. 356v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as ... More
Fornicacio (Fornication) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 150
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(ornicacio) of a man and a woman embracing. Image taken from f. 150 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Ymagines (Images) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 531
Detail of a historiated initial 'Y'(maginum) of an altar with statues of the Crucifixion with Mary and John, with the instruction for the illuminator reading 'Fia[n]t ymagi[n]es sup[er] / altare', next to the i... More
Nebuchadnezzar from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 489
Detail of a historiated initial 'N'(abegodenosor) of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, with the instruction for an illuminator next to initial, reading, 'Sit hic rex et arbor…'. Image taken from f. 489 of Omne Bonum (Jac... More
The Annunciation from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 7v
Detail of a miniature of the Annunciation. Image taken from f. 7v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 9
Four miniatures: 1. Christ disputing in the Temple; 2. Christ sought by his parents; 3. the Miracle in Cana; 4. the Calling of Peter. Image taken from f. 9 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Lat... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 13v
Four miniatures: 1. the Resurrection of Christ; 2. Noli me tangere; 3. Christ and doubting Thomas; 4. the Ascension. Image taken from f. 13v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Dentes (Teeth) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 503v
Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(entes) of a dentist extracting teeth of a seated man. Image taken from f. 503v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Aves (Birds) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 167v
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(ves) of various kinds of birds. Image taken from f. 167v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal... More
Alexander and Aristotle (Bellum) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 188v
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(roceres) of Alexander and Aristotle. Image taken from f. 188v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Accidia (Sloth) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 37v
2 historiated initials: 'A'(ccidia) of a man seated before a fire, with one shoe off, playing with his belt; and 'A'(ccidia) of a woman seated before a fire, with her distaff falling into the flames. Image take... More
Abusiones seculi et claustri (Wordly and claustral abuses) from BL Roy...
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(busiones) of monks hawking. Image taken from f. 27 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Coll... More
Aqua (water) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 125v
Historiated initial 'A'(qua) of a scholar pointing to three bodies of water, one filled with fish, another with shellfish and the third empty. Image taken from f. 125v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Wri... More
Xpc (Christ) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 523
Detail of a historiated initial 'X'(pc) of the Nativity of Christ. Image taken from f. 523 of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collect... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 5v
Four miniatures: 1. the anointing of Saul; 2. David playing the harp before Saul; 3. David and Goliath; 4. the anointing of David. Image taken from f. 5v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin.... More
Cardiaca passio (Heart pains) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 239
Historiated initial 'C'(ardiaca) of a man with a hand on his heart. Image taken from f. 239 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 3
Four miniatures: 1. Abraham and five captive kings; 2. the Circumcision of Abraham; 3. the burning of Sodom; 4. the Sacrifice of Isaac. Image taken from f. 3 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in La... More
Booz (Boaz) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 204v
Detail of a historiated initial 'B'(ooz) of the marriage of Boaz and Ruth. Image taken from f. 204v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Biblical cycle from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 8
Four miniatures: 1. the Annunciation to the Shepherds; 2. the Adoration of the Magi; 3. the Massacre of the Innocents; 4. the Presentation in the Temple. Image taken from f. 8 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumci... More
Anulus (ring) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 104
Detail of an historiated initial 'S'(sponsus) of a man placing a ring on a woman's finger. Image taken from f. 104 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Antichrist from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 102
Historiated initial 'C'(ompleta) of Antichrist. Image taken from f. 102 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists... More
Assessor (Counselor, adviser to a judge) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 150v
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(ssessor) of a prisoner with two court officers before a judge accompanied by two assessors (advisers to a judge). Image taken from f. 150v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcis... More
Arbiter, Arbitrium (Judge, Decision) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 128v
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(rbitrorum) of two judges addressing a prisoner held by a court officer, and a gallows. Image taken from f. 128v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The... More
Cena Domini (The Last Supper) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 251
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(ene) of the Last Supper. Image taken from f. 251 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collect... More
Cimiteria (Cemetery) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 267v
Historiated initial 'C'(imiteria) of a cemetery with open and closed coffins with corpses and skeletons. Image taken from f. 267v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Mandata Dei (Commandements of the Lord) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 462v
Detail of a historiated initial 'M'(andata) of Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law, with the instruction for an illuminator above the initial reading 'Moyses sup[er] mo[n]t[em]. Image taken from f. 462v of O... More
Ius (Law) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 387v
Detail of a historiated initial 'I'(us) of a man holding scales. Image taken from f. 387v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collecti... More
Text page from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 394v
Text page with pen-flourished initials Image taken from f. 394v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000... More
Esau from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 66v
Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(sau) of Esau building the city of Edom. Image taken from f. 66v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Ro... More
Text page from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 153v
Text page with two marginal drawings of men. Image taken from f. 153v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of ove... More
Iuramentum (Oath) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 367v
Detail of a historiated initial 'I'(uramentum) of a bishop and a man swearing on a book held by another man. Image taken from f. 367v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Fabula (Talk, gossip) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 106
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(abula) of a man talking and pointing at a group of people. Image taken from f. 106 of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Alea (Dice) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 73
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(aleas) of two men playing dice. Image taken from f. 73 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal C... More
Causa (Legal action) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 233
Historiated initial 'C'(ausa) of a judge and two men. Image taken from f. 233 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, co... More
Capitulum (Chapter) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 221
Detail of a historiated initial 'I'(n) of a bishop and a group of canons. Image taken from f. 221 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Amor (Love) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 83
Historiated initial 'A'(mor) of Christ preaching to three men. Image taken from f. 83 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collec... More
Canon sive Canones (Canon or Canons) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 216v
Historiated initial 'C'(anones) of a pope holding a sealed document and a candle, and a cleric with an opened book and a bell, illustrating an excommunication during the 'Bell, book, and candle' ceremony. Image... More
Abusiones seculi et claustri (Wordly and claustral abuses) from BL Roy...
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(busiones) of monks hawking. Image taken from f. 27 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Coll... More
Aquila (Eagle) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 128
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(quila) of an eagle and six different kinds of birds. Image taken from f. 128 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
Balista (Crossbowmen) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 179v
Detail of a historiated initial 'B'(alistariorum) of two crossbowmen. Image taken from f. 179v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roy... More
Cena magnatum (Supper of magnates) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 259v
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(ena) of a banquet. Image taken from f. 259v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, ... More
Advocatus (Lawyer) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 52
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(dvocati) of two advocates and two judges. Image taken from f. 52 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... More
Etas (Age) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 67v
Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(tas) of children playing with toys and catching butterflies. Image taken from f. 67v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Maria Mater Dei Virgo (Virgin Mary Mother of God) from BL Royal 6 E VI...
Detail of a historiated initial 'M'(aria) of the Virgin Mary with the instruction for an illuminator reading 'Maria i[n]/ cu[m] sole et luna sub pedib[us]', in the upper margin. Image taken from f. 479 of Omne ... More
Xpc (Christ) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 523v
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(actum) of the Virgin and Child and the bowing palm tree. Image taken from f. 523v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Emptio (Buying) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 54v
Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(mpcio) of one man buying a cow from another. Image taken from f. 54v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Tabelliones (Notaries) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 514
Detail of a historiated initial 'T'(abelliones) of a scribe writing a charter beginning with 'in dei nimi[n]e / Amen', with the instruction for an illuminator reading 'sit hic…'. Image taken from f. 514 of Omne... More
Vana gloria (Vain glory) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 516
Historiated initial 'V'(ana) of a woman and a man with an open chest filled with treasure, with the instruction for an illuminator reading 'sit hic…' next to the initial. Image taken from f. 516 of Omne Bonum (... More
Ecclesia (The Church) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 2v
Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(cclesia) of the pope enthroned. Image taken from f. 2v of Omne Bonum (Ebrietas-Humanus). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Colle... More
Balneum (Bath) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 179
Detail of a historiated initial 'B'(alneare) of a woman bathing a man. Image taken from f. 179 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roy... More
Instruments of the Passion from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 15
Detail of miniatures representing the Instruments of the Passion; in the centre, miniatures of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. Image taken from f. 15 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Lati... More
Ancilla (Maidservant) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 107
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(ncilla) of a woman holding a jar. Image taken from f. 107 of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roy... More