Decorated initials from BL Harley 222, f. 44
Champ' initial (added later) and smaller initials with pen-flourishing. Image taken from f. 44 of Bible historiale. Written in French.
Jude sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 163
Detail of a miniature of Jude sending a letter, at the beginning of Jude. Image taken from f. 163 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 96v
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of 1 Romans. Image taken from f. 96v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Pentecost from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 136v
Detail of a miniature of Pentecost, at the beginning of Acts. Image taken from f. 136v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
John writing from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 162v
Detail of a miniature of John being inspired by the Holy Ghost, at the beginning of 2 John. Image taken from f. 162v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Eagle from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 57v
Detail of a miniature of the eagle of John, with a scroll, at the beginning of Luke. Image taken from f. 57v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 115v
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Galatians. Image taken from f. 115v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Last Supper from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 163v
Detail of a miniature of the Last Supper, at the beginning of Revelation. Image taken from f. 163v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 124
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Thessalonians. Image taken from f. 124 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Matthew from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 28
Miniature of Matthew writing his Gospel, with a preliminary sketch in the lower margin, and a foliate initial 'L'(i), at the beginning of Matthew. Image taken from f. 28 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees... more
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 125v
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Philippians. Image taken from f. 125v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
James sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 155
Detail of a miniature of James sending a letter, at the beginning of James. Image taken from f. 155 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Peter sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 157
Detail of a miniature of Peter sending a letter, at the beginning of 1 Peter. Image taken from f. 157 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 131
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Hebrews. Image taken from f. 131 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Jews receiving a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 17v
Detail of a miniature of Jews receiving a letter, at the beginning of 2 Maccabees. Image taken from f. 17v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Mark from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 45v
Detail of a miniature of Mark writing his gospel, at the beginning of Mark. Image taken from f. 45v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 129v
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Titus Image taken from f. 129v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 104
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Corinthians. Image taken from f. 104 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Battle from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of a battle scene, at the beginning of 1 Maccabees. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Solomon instructing Rehoboam from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 79
Detail of a miniature of Solomon instructing Rehoboam, at the beginning of John. Image taken from f. 79 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 122
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of Colossians. Image taken from f. 122 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 111
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter. Image taken from f. 111 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Peter sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 159
Detail of a miniature of Peter sending a letter, at the beginning of 2 Peter. Image taken from f. 159 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
John sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 160v
Detail of a miniature of John writing and sending a letter of 1 John. Image taken from f. 160v of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 128
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter, at the beginning of 2 Timothy. Image taken from f. 128 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Paul sending a letter from BL Royal 18 D VIII, f. 118
Detail of a miniature of Paul sending a letter. Image taken from f. 118 of Bible historiale complétée (Maccabees to Revelation). Written in French.
Virgin and Child from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 23
Detail of a miniature of the Virgin and Child, at the beginning of Cantiques. Image taken from f. 23 of La bible historiale complétée, 2nd volume, imperfect. Written in French.
Virgin and Child from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 23
Miniature of the Virgin and Child, at the beginning of Cantiques. Image taken from f. 23 of La bible historiale complétée, 2nd volume, imperfect. Written in French.
Amos from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 190
Detail of a miniature of Amos as a shepherd, at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 190 of La bible historiale complétée, 2nd volume, imperfect. Written in French.
Amos from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 190
Miniature of Amos as a shepherd, at the beginning of Amos, with the instruction for an illuminator in the margin; 'I saint berger / garde de berbis et / vois d'ange'. Image taken from f. 190 of La bible histor... more
Christ from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 288
Detail of a miniature of Christ with a cross, taking his Bride by the hand. Image taken from f. 288 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Rebecca and Jacob from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 28
Detail of a miniature of Rebecca speaking to Jacob. Image taken from f. 28 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Tobit from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 207v
Detail of a miniature of Tobit in bed, with his wife, his son, and an angel. Image taken from f. 207v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
David from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 249
Detail of a miniature of David kneeling and pointing to his lips. Image taken from f. 249 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 492
Detail of a miniature of Paul teaching. Image taken from f. 492 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
David and the Amalekite from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 142
Detail of a miniature of David ordering the slaying of the Amalekite. Image taken from f. 142 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 490v
Detail of a miniature of Paul teaching. Image taken from f. 490v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
David and Solomon from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 155
Detail of a miniature of the death of David, and the anointing of Solomon. Image taken from f. 155 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Solomon from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 284v
Detail of a miniature of Solomon enthroned, with a woman on his right. Image taken from f. 284v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 477v
Detail of a miniature of Paul speaking to two figures. Image taken from f. 477v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 498v
Detail of a miniature of Paul preaching. Image taken from f. 498v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Samson and Solomon from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 1
Detail of two scenes in the bas-de-page: Samson with the gates of Gaza and Solomon setting the three sons to shoot at their father's corpse to prove their legitimacy, at the beginning of the prologue. Image tak... more
The Ark from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 13v
Detail of a miniature of the entry into the Ark. Image taken from f. 13v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
The Fool from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 251v
Detail of a miniature of the Fool, with a loaf and a bauble. Image taken from f. 251v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Jacob from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 27v
Detail of a miniature of the blessing of Jacob. Image taken from f. 27v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Expulsion from Paradise from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of Adam and Eve being expelled from Paradise. Image taken from f. 9 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 487v
Detail of a miniature of Paul preaching. Image taken from f. 487v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Samson from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 117
Detail of a miniature of Samson carrying the gates of Gaza. Image taken from f. 117 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Amos from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 392v
Detail of a miniature of Amos in bed. Image taken from f. 392v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Malachai from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 403v
Detail of a miniature of Malachai, with tablets. Image taken from f. 403v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Apostles composing the creed from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 3v
Miniature of the Apostles composing the creed. Image taken from f. 3v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Friendship and Elijah from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 57
Detail of a miniature of Elijah in conversation with Friendship. Image taken from f. 57 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Seven-headed beast trampling on a saint from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of the Seven-headed beast trampling on a saint. Image taken from f. 5 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Teaching of the Lord's prayer from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 38
Detail of a miniature of Christ issuing from a cloud, with apostles and the faithful receiving instruction below. Image taken from f. 38 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Writte... more
Prudence from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 48v
Detail of a miniature of Prudence writing at a desk, with pupils sitting in front of her. Image taken from f. 48v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Dives at table from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 100
Detail of a miniature of Gluttony at table and Dives at table with Lazarus below. Image taken from f. 100 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Lot from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 73v
Detail of a miniature in 4 compartments: of Lot receiving angels, women pouring oil, Mercy clothing a beggar, and Avarice counting coins. Image taken from f. 73v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complai... more
Moses from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 1
Miniature divided in two compartments: 1. Moses receiving the tablets of the law from God and Moses breaking the tablets of the law; and 2. The worship of the golden calf; with two foliate initials 'L'(e premie... more
The Fall from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 8
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 8 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Nahum from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 397v
Detail of a miniature of Nahum standing in water. Image taken from f. 397v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Peter from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 517
Detail of a miniature of Peter, with a key and a book. Image taken from f. 517 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Seven-headed beast trampling on a saint from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 5
Miniature of the Seven-headed beast trampling on a saint. Image taken from f. 5 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Humility and Pride from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 52
Detail of a miniature of Humility holding a disk with a lamb and Ahaziah falling from a tower, representing Pride. Image taken from f. 52 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Writt... more
Luxury and Chastity from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 85v
Detail of a miniature of Joseph standing by a bed of Putiphar's wife, and Judith killing Holofernes, representing Luxury and Chastity. Image taken from f. 85v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte... more
Moses from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 1
Detail of a miniature divided in two compartments: 1. Moses receiving the tablets of the law from God and Moses breaking the tablets of the law; and 2. The worship of the golden calf, at the beginning of the te... more
David from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 242
Detail of a miniature of David with musical instruments. Image taken from f. 242 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Martyrdom of Isaiah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 315
Detail of a miniature of the martyrdom of Isaiah. Image taken from f. 315 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Marriage of Philip from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 243v
Miniature of the marriage of Philip, the son of Philip III. Image taken from f. 243v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 482v
Detail of a miniature of Paul preaching. Image taken from f. 482v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Offering of Elkanah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 128v
Detail of a miniature of the offering of Elkanah. Image taken from f. 128v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Judith and Holofernes from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 224
Detail of a miniature of Judith slaying Holofernes. Image taken from f. 224 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Zephaniah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 399
Detail of a miniature of Zephaniah seated with a book. Image taken from f. 399 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Luke from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 504
Detail of a miniature of Luke preaching. Image taken from f. 504 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Jonah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 395
Detail of a miniature of Jonah in the mouth of the big fish. Image taken from f. 395 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Creation from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 4v
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the sun and moon. Image taken from f. 4v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Matthew from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 139
Detail of a miniature of Matthew. Image taken from f. 139 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Luke from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 160
Detail of a miniature of Luke. Image taken from f. 160 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Christ and Apostles from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 46
Detail of a miniature of Christ and the Apostles. Image taken from f. 46 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Saul from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 64v
Detail of a miniature of a king with a spear (Saul) attacking a labourer at a hand mill (David?). Image taken from f. 64v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Avarice from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 16v
Detail of a miniature of the devil laying on an avaricious man's treasure chests. Image taken from f. 16v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Mark and John from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 108
Miniature of Mark, with his symbol, the lion, and a miniature of John, with his symbol, the eagle. Image taken from f. 108 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Sinner and Hypocrite from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 50
Detail of a miniature of a sinner and an hypocrite before an altar. Image taken from f. 50 of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte de Notre Dame. Written in French.
Last Judgement from BL Royal 19 C II, f. 26v
Detail of a miniature of the Last Judgement, in the upper register; and an angel with a man, and devils boiling sinners, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 26v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the C... more
Jacob's dream from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 28v
Detail of a miniature of Jacob's dream. Image taken from f. 28v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Paul from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 496v
Detail of a miniature of Paul preaching. Image taken from f. 496v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Delilah and Samson from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 124
Detail of a miniature of Delilah cutting off Samson's hair. Image taken from f. 124 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Habbakuk from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 398
Detail of a miniature of Habbakuk carrying food and a jug, and his hair being caught by a flying angel. Image taken from f. 398 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). W... more
Creation from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 5v
Detail of a miniature of the creation of the animals and the creation of Adam. Image taken from f. 5v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Solomon from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 289v
Detail of a miniature of Solomon enthroned, with a man kneeling before him. Image taken from f. 289v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Sin of Ham from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 15
Detail of a miniature of the sin of Ham. Image taken from f. 15 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Nebuchadnezzar from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 381
Detail of a miniature of Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, and a golden image. Image taken from f. 381 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Mark from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 440
Detail of a miniature of Mark. Image taken from f. 440 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Murder of Abel from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Cain murdering Abel. Image taken from f. 10v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Death of Gedaliah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 212
Detail of a miniature of the death of Gedaliah. Image taken from f. 212 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
The Tabernacle from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 68v
Detail of a miniature of the building of the tabernacle. Image taken from f. 68v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Joshua from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 110
Detail of a miniature of Joshua being chosen by God as a ruler. Image taken from f. 110 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Solomon from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 273
Miniature in four compartments: 1. Solomon instructing Rehoboam; 2. The Judgement of Solomon; 3. Solomon and three men; 4. Solomon setting the three sons to shoot at their father's corpse to prove their legitim... more
Three singers from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 260
Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(antate) of three singers at a lectern. Image taken from f. 260 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Cain and Abel from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Image taken from f. 9v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.
Solomon from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 273
Detail of a four-part miniature with scenes from the life of Solomon. Image taken from f. 273 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French.