Joseph from BL Harley 4381, f. 34
Detail of miniature of Joseph supplying grain to his brothers. Image taken from f. 34 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Detail from BL Harley 4382, f. 136v
Detail of marginal drawing of a hybrid. Image taken from f. 136v of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Cain and Abel from BL Harley 4381, f. 10
Detail of a miniature of Cain killing Abel; God looks on from the heavens. Image taken from f. 10 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Prophets from BL Harley 4381, f. 71
Detail of a miniature of prophets. Image taken from f. 71 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Isboseth from BL Harley 4381, f. 150v
Detail of miniature of Isboseth, the son of Saul, being murdered by two of his servants. Image taken from f. 150v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Detail: Creation and fall from BL YT 20, f. 1
Miniature divided into eight arcades showing scenes from Genesis: in the top four God divides the earth with compasses; makes the sun with a hammer; bends down to put a large fish in the sea as various beasts ... More
Entry into Jerusalem from BL Harley 4382, f. 172v
Detail of miniature of the Entry into Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 172v of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Text page from BL YT 20, f. 382
Text page with decorated initials, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 382 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Esther from BL Harley 4381, f. 250
Detail of miniature of Esther pleading with king Ahasuerus. Image taken from f. 250 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Queen of Sheba from BL Harley 4412, f. 162
Detail of a coloured drawing with the queen of Sheba welcomed by Solomon at the gates of Jerusalem. Image taken from f. 162 of Bible historiale, from Genesis to Job (ff. 1v-266v), and including a table of conte... More
Samuel and David from BL Harley 4381, f. 127
Detail of miniature of Samuel and David. Image taken from f. 127 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Patmos from BL Harley 4382, f. 254v
Detail of miniature of John writing on Patmos. Image taken from f. 254v of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Noah's ark from BL Harley 4381, f. 12
Miniature of Noah's ark. Image taken from f. 12 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Detail: Judith and Holofernes from BL YT 20, f. 215
Miniature of Judith and Holofernes, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 215 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Trinity and Virgin and Child from BL Harley 4381, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of the Trinity and the Virgin and Child depicting them flanked by six saints: Peter, Jerome, Gregory, Paul, Augustine, and Ambrose. Image taken from f. 3 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Writ... More
Ascension of Elijah from BL Harley 4381, f. 158
Detail of miniature of the Ascension of Elijah. Image taken from f. 158 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Image from BL Harley 4381, f. 31
Image taken from f. 31 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
King from BL Harley 4382, f. 1
Miniature in four compartments, including with a king, and a building scene. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Detail: Fall from BL YT 20, f. 1
Tree of the Knowledge, and the serpent encourages Adam and Eve to eat the fruit, at the beginning of the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Lions from BL YT 20, f. 338
Detail of a miniature of various winged and multi-headed lions. Image taken from f. 338 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Zedekiah from BL Harley 4412, f. 208v
Detail of a coloured drawing with king Zedekiah's eyes being pierced by the Babylonians and Jerusalem is destroyed. Image taken from f. 208v of Bible historiale, from Genesis to Job (ff. 1v-266v), and including... More
Massacre of the Schechemites from BL Harley 4381, f. 30
Detail of a miniature of the massacre of the Schechemites. Image taken from f. 30 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Detail: Nadab and Abihu from BL YT 20, f. 73
Miniature with two priests, Nadab and Abihu, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 73 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Trinity and Virgin and Child from BL Harley 4381, f. 3
Miniature of the Trinity and the Virgin Mary flanked by saints, with famous historical persons (including Avicen, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Seneca, Pythagoras, Archimedes, Ptolemy, etc.) below, and in the cor... More
Cain and Abel from BL Harley 4381, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of the Sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Image taken from f. 9v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Image from BL Harley 4381, f. 6v
Image taken from f. 6v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Jacob and the angel from BL Harley 4381, f. 29v
Miniature of Jacob battling with an angel. Image taken from f. 29v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Creation scenes from BL Harley 4412, f. 2
Coloured drawings of Creation scenes at the beginning of Genesis: of the creation of birds and fishes, animals, and Adam and Eve, with added arms in the lower margin, and added inscription in the upper margin ... More
Moses from BL Harley 4381, f. 42
Detail of a miniature of Moses before the Burning Bush. Image taken from f. 42 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Jezebel from BL Harley 4412, f. 189v
Detail of a coloured drawing with Jezebel thrown from a tower on the order of Jehu ('Jheu'). Image taken from f. 189v of Bible historiale, from Genesis to Job (ff. 1v-266v), and including a table of contents (f... More
Detail: Creation from BL YT 20, f. 1
God bends down to put a large fish in the sea as various beasts look on, and draws Eve from the rib of sleeping Adam, at the beginning of the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible Historiale, 1st par... More
Detail: Fall from BL YT 20, f. 1
An angel with a sword drives Adam and Eve from the garden, and in the final scene Adam uses a spade, Eve spins with a spindle, at the beginning of the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible Historiale... More
Detail: Creation from BL YT 20, f. 1
God divides the earth with compasses, and makes the sun with a hammer, at the beginning of the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Moses from BL Harley 4381, f. 70
Detail of a miniature of Moses and others. Image taken from f. 70 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Samson and Delilah from BL Harley 4381, f. 112
Detail of a miniature of Samson and Delilah. Image taken from f. 112 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Moses from BL Harley 4381, f. 59
Detail of a miniature of Moses and others. Image taken from f. 59 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Mikaiah from BL Harley 4412, f. 175
Detail of a coloured drawing with the wounded prophet Mikaiah ('Micheas') condemning king Ahab ('Achas'). Image taken from f. 175 of Bible historiale, from Genesis to Job (ff. 1v-266v), and including a table of... More
Detail: from BL YT 20, f. 391v
Image taken from f. 391v of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Detail from BL Harley 4382, f. 96v
Detail of drawing. Image taken from f. 96v of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
David from BL Harley 4381, f. 255v
Detail of miniature of David with musicians. Image taken from f. 255v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
God from BL Harley 4381, f. 4
Detail of miniature of God. Image taken from f. 4 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Nadab and Abihu from BL YT 20, f. 73
Miniature with two priests, Nadab and Abihu, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 73 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Samson and the lion from BL Harley 4381, f. 111
Detail of a miniature of Samson and the lion. Image taken from f. 111 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Creation of Adam from BL Harley 4381, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of the creation of Adam. Image taken from f. 7 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Queen from BL Harley 4382, f. 15v
Miniature of a God appearing to a kneeling queen. Image taken from f. 15v of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Detail: from BL YT 20, f. 1
Image taken from f. 1 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Ezekiel from BL Harley 4382, f. 88
Detail of a miniature of the prophet Ezekiel watching four wheels. Image taken from f. 88 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Ptolemy from BL Harley 4381, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of Ptolemy. Image taken from f. 3 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Moses from BL Harley 4381, f. 86v
Detail of a miniature of Moses holding the Law. Image taken from f. 86v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Expulsion from BL Harley 4381, f. 9
Detail of miniature of the Expulsion. Image taken from f. 9 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
Detail: David kneels before God from BL YT 20, f. 385v
Miniature of David kneeling before God, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 385v of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Nativity from BL Harley 4382, f. 159
Detail of a miniature of the Nativity of Christ. Image taken from f. 159 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Image from BL Harley 4381, f. 34
Image taken from f. 34 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece.
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.
John in Patmos from BL Royal 19 D VII, f. 252
Miniature of John in Patmos, with the seven-horned dragon rising from the sea, and a foliate initial 'L'(ors). Image taken from f. 252 of Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - 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.
Nativity from BL Harley 4382, f. 159
Miniature of the Nativity of Christ, with a decorated initial 'H'. Image taken from f. 159 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). 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. 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.
David kneels before God from BL YT 20, f. 385v
Miniature of David kneeling before God, decorated initial 'N'(ostre), and partial border, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 385v of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Sacrifice of Josiah from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 210v
Miniature of the sacrifice of Josiah, with a foliate initial 'I'(osias) and a partial border, at the beginning of 2 Esdras (4 Ezra). Image taken from f. 210v of Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Wr... 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.
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. 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.
Fool and dog from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 267v
Detail of a miniature of a kneeling fool with an uplifted club biting a dog's tail. Image taken from f. 267v of Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Virgin and the Trinity from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 3
Detail of a miniature in four compartments: 1. Virgin enthroned; 2. The Trinity; 3. The Trinity creating angels; 4. The Mouth of Hell, at the beginning of Genesis. Image taken from f. 3 of Bible historiale comp... More
Judith and Holofernes from BL YT 20, f. 215
Miniature of Judith and Holofernes, decorated initial 'A'(pres), and partial border, in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 215 of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). Written in French.
Ezekiel from BL Harley 4382, f. 88
Miniature of the prophet Ezekiel watching four wheels, with God above, and a decorated initial 'S'. Image taken from f. 88 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). 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.
Nativity from BL Harley 4382, f. 159
Miniature of the Nativity of Christ, with a decorated initial 'H'. Image taken from f. 159 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French.
Sacrifice of Josiah from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 210v
Detail of a miniature of the sacrifice of Josiah, at the beginning of 2 Esdras (4 Ezra). Image taken from f. 210v of Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). 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.
Tribes of Israel from BL Royal 19 D VII, f. 155
Miniature of tents of the twelve tribes of Israel, with a full border and a foliate initial 'L'(iber), at the beginning of Matthew. Image taken from f. 155 of Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation).... More
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.
Virgin and the Trinity from BL Royal 19 D VI, f. 3
Miniature in four compartments: 1. Virgin enthroned; 2. The Trinity; 3. The Trinity creating angels; 4. The Mouth of Hell, with a full border and a foliate initial 'E'(n palais), at the beginning of Genesis. Im... More
Hosea from BL Royal 19 D V, f. 128
Detail of a miniature of Hosea seated between two female figures, each with a child (representing Gomer?). Image taken from f. 128 of Bible historiale complétée. 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.
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.
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.
Creation and fall from BL YT 20, f. 1
Miniature divided into eight arcades showing scenes from Genesis: in the top four God divides the earth with compasses; makes the sun with a hammer; bends down to put a large fish in the sea as various beasts ... More
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gomer from BL Royal 19 D VII, f. 113
Detail of a miniature of Gomer in bed, with a nurse holding Jezreel, and Hosea is kissing Gomer. Image taken from f. 113 of Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Third day of Creation from BL Royal 19 D IV, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of the third day of the Creation of the earth, with trees and grass shown. Image taken from f. 5 of Bible historiale complétée. Written in French.
Detail: Initial from BL YT 20, f. 385v
Decorated initial 'N'(ostre), in the Bible Historiale. Image taken from f. 385v of Bible Historiale, 1st part (Genesis-Maccabees). 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.