Woman hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 44
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman encouraging hounds to catch a stag. Image taken from f. 44 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Priest and charter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167
Detail of a miniature of a priest at an altar, and two men standing behind, one with a raised arm, with a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit-eared man giving a charter to another man, at the incipit of Book III. Ima... More
Knight and lady from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 86v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady and a knight, who is pointing towards his waiting horse; two hounds stand nearby. Image taken from f. 86v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfiel... More
Man preparing a grindstone from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 144
Bas-de-page scene of a man preparing a grindstone. Image taken from f. 144 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Man seated from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 233v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man seated on a hillock. Image taken from f. 233v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... 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
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
Man reading a book from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 5v
Bas-de-page scene of a man reading a book to monks, and a bird in a tree. Image taken from f. 5v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Man preparing a grindstone from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 144
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man preparing a grindstone. Image taken from f. 144 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Man and woman embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 193v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary watching a man and a woman embracing. Image taken from f. 193v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... 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
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
Man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 36
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man propped up on his elbow and others. Image taken from f. 36 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Monk lamenting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 170v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk lamenting before a statue of the Virgin and Child. Image taken from f. 170v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Centaur blowing a pipe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 174
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a centaur blowing a pipe, with a donkey opposite. Image taken from f. 174 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The B... 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
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
Pilgrims and Apostles from BL YT 13, f. 129v
Bas-de-page scene of two pilgrims informing the Apostles of the appearance of Christ. Image taken from f. 129v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates T... More
Dragon from BL YT 13, f. 186v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of a large green winged dragon, roaring and facing right. Image taken from f. 186v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (18... More
Rams from BL YT 13, f. 183 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of two rams butting heads. Image taken from f. 183 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector... More
Creation from BL YT 13, f. 17v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of God, holding a book, and touching a globe with three divisions, a city, a tree, and water; with decorated letters and a full bar border. Image taken from f. 17v of Book of Hours, Use of Sar... More
Cain and Abel from BL YT 13, f. 28
Bas-de-page scene of Cain slaying Abel with the jaw-bone of an ass. With illuminated initials in gold and colours and a full bar border. Image taken from f. 28 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Ho... More
The Devil in the Stocks from BL YT 13, f. 169
Bas-de-page scene from the Devil in the Stocks, of the husband and another man looking at the monk and woman in the stocks on the facing folio, with a caption reading, ‘Cy le cheval[er] tense et despise sa fe[m... More
Ladies hunting from BL YT 13, f. 77
Bas-de-page scene of two hunting ladies dismounted ; one holds her horse whilst the other carries a boar spear. Image taken from f. 77 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and... More
Eve spinning and Adam from BL YT 13, f. 23v
Bas-de-page scene of Eve spinning and Adam holding a shovel. With illuminated initials in gold and colours and a full bar border. Image taken from f. 23v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). ... More
Presentation of the Virgin Mary from BL YT 13, f. 59
Bas-de-page scene of the Mary as a young girl with a candle in hand, at the top of stairs, approaching an altar. Image taken from f. 59 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin an... More
Christ at Emmaus from BL YT 13, f. 128
Bas-de-page scene of the two disciples, both nimbed at table in a building, with Christ outside behind a pillar holding a staff, looking back at them. Image taken from f. 128 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('Th... More
The Expulsion from BL YT 13, f. 22v
Bas-de-page scene of an angel in a turreted gatehouse, and another angel with a raised sword (at the Explusion from Paradise). With illuminated initials in gold and colours, and a full bar border. Image taken ... More
Two Magi from BL YT 13, f. 91 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of two Magi traveling on horseback, preceded by two guards with spears, with a caption reading, 'Cy encuntrerent ensemble li .ii roys p[ar] vertu del esteile'. Image taken from f. 91 of Book ... More
Psalm 1 from BL YT 8, f. 7 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Historiated initial 'B'(eatus) in two compartments, with Saul throwing his spear at David playing his harp, and David and Goliath, full border and bas-de-page scene with David with a harp and Saul crowned, ridi... More
Christ at table from BL YT 13, f. 106
Miniature of the Feast in the house of Simon, with Christ at table between a man and a woman, while Mary Magdalen, with a gold casket by her, kneels and washes Christ's feet, with a bas-de-page scene of John th... More
Joachim and Anne from BL YT 13, f. 57v
Bas-de-page scene of the meeting of Anne and Joachim at the Golden Gate. Image taken from f. 57v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1... More
Sweeping of ashes from BL YT 13, f. 110
Bas-de-page scene of a man pouring ashes out of a sieve and another sweeping them away with a broom. Image taken from f. 110 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. ... More
King enthroned from BL YT 13, f. 51v
Bas-de-page scene of a crowned king enthroned. Image taken from f. 51v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collect... More
Caiaphas and councilors from BL YT 13, f. 114
Bas-de-page scene of Caipahas and counselors. The caption reads, 'Ey caiphas & ces deciples cunceilleru[n]t od les ieus de iuger n[ost]re seign[ur]'. Image taken from f. 114 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The... More
Jehoahaz from BL YT 13, f. 52 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of the standing figure of Jehoahaz holding a scroll. Image taken from f. 52 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928... More
Christ and the woman caught in adultery from BL YT 13, f. 101v
Bas-de-page scene of Christ blessing the kneeling woman taken in adultery, with trees in the background, with a caption reading, ‘Cy ih[es]u b[e]nquit la peccheresce et la p[ar]dona ses pecchez.’ Image taken fr... More
Entry into Jerusalem from BL YT 8, f. 232v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Christ's Entry into Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 232v of Breviary, Use of Verdun, Winter portion ('The Breviary of Renaud de Bar' or 'The Breviary of Marguerite de Bar'). Writ... More
Guy de Warwick from BL YT 13, f. 16
Bas-de-page scene of Guy de Warwick riding on horseback towards a person in a doorway, holding a stick; with decorated letters and a full bar border. Image taken from f. 16 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The ... More
Abbey of Westminster and Council of Lyons from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 1...
Bas-de-page scene of the Abbey of Westminster and the Council of Lyons. Image taken from f. 138v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Angel and Virgin from BL YT 13, f. 178v
Bas-de-page scene of a sword-wielding angel leading the devil before the Virgin Mary, with a caption reading, ‘Cy comaunde n[ost]re dame a langle de fere venyr devaunt ly ly diables quout ensi menee lermite que... More
Pilgrim from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 225
Bas-de-page scene of pilgrim recounting to a bishop his experience of being saved by the Virgin from a shipwreck (see f. 224v). Image taken from f. 225 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, w... More
Peacocks from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 124v
Bas-de-page scene of two peacocks. Image taken from f. 124v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Coll... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 290
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket's mother lying in bed with the infant Thomas beside her in a cradle and a woman holding back the curtain. Image taken from f. 290 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalt... More
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 185v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting or jousting. Image taken from f. 185v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Eagle from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 93
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an eagle exposing its young to the rays of the sun. Image taken from f. 93 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Man... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 290
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket's mother lying in bed with the infant Thomas beside her in a cradle and a woman holding back the curtain. Image taken from f. 290 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writte... More
Stags from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 115v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four stags standing in water. Image taken from f. 115v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Laurence from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 260v
Bas-de-page scene of an assisted Laurence before the emperor, with a decorated initial 'N'(isi). Image taken from f. 260v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. Th... More
Paul from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 303
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Paul's conversion on the Road to Damascus. Image taken from f. 303 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Lion breathing life into a cub from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 86v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion breathing life into its cub. Image taken from f. 86v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Presentation in the Temple from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 149
Miniature of the Presentation in the Temple, with Joseph carrying a basket containing three doves, and a woman holding a tall taper, with an historiated initial 'Q'(uid) of David beheading Goliath, with a bas-d... More
Men threshing corn from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 165v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men with flails threshing corn in sheaves. Image taken from f. 165v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Lucy from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 287
Bas-de-page scene of Lucy being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, with the king watching. Image taken from f. 287 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The B... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 191v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesques playing a stringed instrument and a trumpet. Image taken from f. 191v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL... More
Pelican from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 91
Bas-de-page scene of a pelican, pecking its breast to feed its young with its blood. Image taken from f. 91 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Man... More
Fulica from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 110
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two fulicas (a kind of bird), one resting on its nest, built on the water, while the other is catching a fish from a stream. Image taken from f. 110 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary ... More
Apostles from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 305
Miniature in two parts, with Four apostles, without emblems on register above, and Peter (with keys), Paul (with sword), Andrew (with diagonal cross), and John (with palm-branch and eagle) on register below, wi... More
The mother of Thomas of Canterbury from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 289
Bas-de-page of the mother of Thomas of Canterbury being baptised, immersed in a large font, by two bishops. Image taken from f. 289 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image cap... More
Eagle from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 92v
Bas-de-page scene of an eagle, crouching over a hill and drinking from a stream (to renew itself when old). Image taken from f. 92v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image cap... More
Devil and Knight from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 216v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight bargaining with the devil to bring back his wife. Image taken from f. 216v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL ... More
Virgin saints from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 309
Miniature with seven virgin saints, one holding a palm-branch, with a bas-de-page scene of Margaret being sent to prison by the prefect. Image taken from f. 309 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in... More
Ship at sea from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 272v
Bas-de-page scene of the 11,000 virgins in a ship at sea, with a deocrated initial 'D'(omine). Image taken from f. 272v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The ... More
Fox preaching from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 157v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a fox, with a mitre and a pastoral staff, preaching to a crane, a goose, a duck and a robin. Image taken from f. 157v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, wi... More
Peter from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 252v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an assisted Peter before the emperor. Image taken from f. 252v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 178
Bas-de-page scene of two women with two dogs, and a hawk striking at a heron. Image taken from f. 178 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Grotesque knight from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 148
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a grotesque knight encountering two snails. Image taken from f. 148 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Virgins from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 273
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the 11,000 virgins in a ship at sea, with two on shore being martyred by swordsmen. Image taken from f. 273 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... More
Dragon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 187
Bas-de-page scene of a man, with a sword and shield, being attacked by a dragon. Image taken from f. 187 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Beaver from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 102
Bas-de-page scene of a man gesturing at a beaver, lying prone nearby (presumably to indicate to the hunter that he has already been castrated (see f. 101v); the testicles of beavers were believed to have medici... More
Bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 224v
Bas-de-page scene of a bishop having been saved in a boat from the wreck of a ship laden with pilgrims to Jerusalem, who saw the souls of the drowned ascend to heaven whilst the Virgin saved one of the pilgrims... More
Anselm from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 215v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the monk Anselm who spilt sacramental wine over the corporale, and how the Virgin Mary removed the stain. Image taken from f. 215v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written... More
Thomas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 287v
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas arguing before the king. Image taken from f. 287v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 159
Bas-de-page scene of two knights with lances tilting at each other, each standing in a boat being rowed by two men. Image taken from f. 159 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
Man fighting a dragon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 163
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a sword and small round shield fighting a dragon. Image taken from f. 163 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 144
Detail of a bas-de-page scne of two grotesque hybrids fighting with each other. Image taken from f. 144 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Lion from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 86
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion seated between two trees (sleeping, according to legend, with its eyes open). Image taken from f. 86 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... More
Stag and serpent from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 116
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a stag killing and eating a serpent. Image taken from f. 116 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Juliana from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 243v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an assisted Juliana before a judge, with a decorated initial 'A'(dhesit). Image taken from f. 243v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image cap... More
Priest from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 213
Bas-de-page scene of a priest appealing to Becket, the archbishop, to restore him, with a decorated initial 'M'(ise). Image taken from f. 213 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French... More
Mary and Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 297v
Three-part miniature of scenes from the life of the Virgin, including the Assumption of Christ, the Pentecost, and the death of Mary, with an historiated initial 'N'(unc) of the Presentation in the Temple, and ... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 291
Detail of a bas-de-page of Thomas Becket, with mitre, pall and cross, being consecrated. Image taken from f. 291 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Roya... More
Thomas and the Pope from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 295
Bas-de-page scene of Thomas at a table, dining with the Pope. Image taken from f. 295 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Kneeling before Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 309v
Miniature with seven kneeling figures (one with a crown and two with mitres) below Christ in a cloud, His right hand raised in benediction and in His left a sphere, with a bas-de-page scene of Margaret emerging... More
Seraphim and angels from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 304
Miniature in nine parts of two six-winged seraphim standing on wheels, three four-winged archangels holding a sceptre, a sword and sceptre, and (Michael, in armour) a battle-axe, a six-winged angel standing be... More
Cosmas and Damian from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 269
Bas-de-page scene of Cosmas and Damian being beheaded by two men with raised swords. Image taken from f. 269 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Ma... More
Alban from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 252
Bas-de-page scene of Alban being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 252 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Men from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 203v
Bas-de-page scene of an elderly man and three younger men at a table, with a harper on the right seated on a stool, with a decorated initial 'Q'(ui). Image taken from f. 203v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter... More
Denis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 271
Bas-de-page scene of Denis being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, then carrying his severed head in his hands, with a decorated initial 'D'(omine). Image taken from f. 271 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psal... More
Saints from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 306
Miniature in two parts, with eighteen saints (or disciples), nine on each register, with a bas-de-page scene of Nero seated on the left, with Paul, in the grasp of an officer, borrowing a veil from Plautilla. I... More
Eulalia from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 226
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Eulalia, a nun of Shaftesbury, being visited by the Virgin at night and commanded to say her Ave Maria more slowly, with a decorated initial 'C'(onfitemini). Image taken from f.... More
Grotesque and dragon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 169
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dragon and a grotesque with a small shield and axe fighting. Image taken from f. 169 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The ... More
Bartholemew from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 264
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Bartholemew being martyred by being flayed alive. Image taken from f. 264 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manu... More
Four people from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 178v
Bas-de-page scene of two men and two women in a row, holding ribbons. Image taken from f. 178v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Faith from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 270
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Faith being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 270 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Man... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 139
Bas-de-page scene of two grotesques fighting. Image taken from f. 139 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Catherine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 284
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Catherine being entombed above wild animals on Mount Sinai by two angels. Image taken from f. 284 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image capt... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 147v
Bas-de-page scene of two mounted grotesques fighting, with bow and lance. Image taken from f. 147v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Margaret from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 308v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret tied up by her hair, being scourged and lacerated by four figures with flesh-hooks. Image taken from f. 308v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, wi... More
Virgin and Child from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 150
Miniature of the Virgin, crowned and enthroned, nursing the Christ child, with angels swinging censers and holding tapers, with a bas-de-page scene of an armoured knight fighting with a Saracen on horseback. Im... More