Chess Piece, Bishop
Attributed to Western Islamic Lands
Papyrus Fragment of a Letter to Bishop Pesenthius
Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt
Papyrus Fragments of a Letter from Cyriacus to Bishop Pesenthius
Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt
Chess Piece, Bishop
Attributed to Western Islamic Lands
Chess Piece, Bishop
Attributed to Western Islamic Lands
Cuthbert being elected bishop, and performing a healing miracle from B...
Miniature of Cuthbert accepting the bishopric at a synod of fellow monks; miniature of a man ministering to his ailing servant with holy water blessed by Cuthbert, from Chapter 24 & 25 of Bede's prose Life of S... more
Chess Piece, Bishop
Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
Christ, Virgin, and Bishop from BL Harley 2799, f. 40
Detail of three historiated initials 'D,' with Christ blessing, the Virgin and Child, and a bishop. Image taken from f. 40 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three vers... more
Christ, Virgin, and Bishop from BL Harley 2799, f. 40
Three historiated initials 'D,' with Christ blessing, the Virgin and Child, and a bishop. Image taken from f. 40 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in th... more
Bishop from BL Harley 1527, f. 112v
Detail of miniatures of a bishop blessing an armoured knight, friars, and Paul and a bishop holding open books with farmers eating the first fruits of the harvest. Image taken from f. 112v of Bible moralisée (s... more
Bishop from BL Harley 1527, f. 10v
Detail of a roundel with a bishop and a monk. Image taken from f. 10v of Bible moralisée (section of the Oxford-Paris-London Bible moralisée). Written in Latin.
Devil approaching a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 168v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil approaching a bishop, who lies in his bed. Image taken from f. 168v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop with a dish from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 203v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop with a dish approaching a king in bed. Image taken from f. 203v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man before a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 172v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man coming before a bishop. Image taken from f. 172v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop baptising children from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 125
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop baptising children in a font. Image taken from f. 125 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop, angel and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 195
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop by a church, along with the Virgin Mary and an angel. Image taken from f. 195 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Man kneeling before a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 169
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man kneeling before a bishop. Image taken from f. 169 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop expelling a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop expelling a devil from a church tower. Image taken from f. 242 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop receiving a book from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 243v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop receiving a book from heaven, with a monk and another man watching. Image taken from f. 243v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals... more
Bishop, queen and kings dining from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 207v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop, queen and kings at a table. Image taken from f. 207v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 195v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop and the Virgin Mary by an altar. Image taken from f. 195v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop and monks in procession from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 201v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop and monks in procession proceeded by a demon playing a fife and a drum. Image taken from f. 201v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decre... more
Bishop approaching a church from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 198
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop approaching a church, while the Virgin Mary leads a woman away behind the church. Image taken from f. 198 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfi... more
Two men before a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 251
Detail of a miniature of two men standing before a bishop. Image taken from f. 251 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop in bed from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 241
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop sleeping in his bed, with angels surrounding him. Image taken from f. 241 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
King and bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 243
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated king and bishop talking to one another. Image taken from f. 243 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop blessing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 230v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop blessing a man in a tub. Image taken from f. 230v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Priest and bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 241v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a priest at a bookstand, with a bishop standing at an altar. Image taken from f. 241v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop and clerks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop standing at an altar, with two clerks at a lectern. Image taken from f. 242v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop celebrating mass from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 193
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop celebrating mass inside a church. Image taken from f. 193 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Bishop addressing monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 244v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop addressing a group of monks. Image taken from f. 244v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Pilgrim's Badge with Bust of a Bishop
Made in Canterbury (?), England
Bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 292v
Detail of an historiated initial 'T'(e) with a bishop with an asperging brush, and five figures in white vestments. Image taken from f. 292v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... more
Bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 298v
Detail of an historiated initial 'Q' of a bishop speaking to a group of people. Image taken from f. 298v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bishop's tomb from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 210
Bas-de-page scene of six figures witnessing the opening of a bishop's tomb, and a lily growing from his mouth, with a decorated initial 'D'(ominus). Image taken from f. 210 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter')... 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
Bishop's tomb from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 210
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of six figures witnessing the opening of a bishop's tomb, and a lily growing from his mouth. Image taken from f. 210 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with F... more
Bishop of Myra from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 316v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the bishop of Myra and his clergy. Image taken from f. 316v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Nicholas as bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 317v
Bas-de-page scene of Nicholas as a bishop addressing three children in a tub. Image taken from f. 317v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 224v
Detail of a 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 ... more
Nicholas and bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 317
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the consecration of Nicholas as a bishop of Myra. Image taken from f. 317 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Nicholas and bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 317
Bas-de-page scene of the consecration of Nicholas as a bishop of Myra. Image taken from f. 317 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bishop and Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 292v
Historiated initial 'T'(e) with a bishop with an asperging brush, and five figures in white vestments, with a bas-de-page scene of the king ordering all Thomas Becket's kin to be banished. Image taken from f. 2... more
Nicholas as bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 317v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Nicholas as a bishop addressing three children in a tub. Image taken from f. 317v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bishop of Myra from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 316v
Bas-de-page scene of the bishop of Myra and his clergy. Image taken from f. 316v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bishop of Clermont from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 304v
Miniature of the Bishop of Clermont complaining to Louis VI; Louis attacks Clermont. Image taken from f. 304v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French.
Utrechtse groot van Jan van Arkel, 1341-1364
Voorzijde: binnen versierde veelpas aanziend portret van de bisschop met mijter met voor zich wapenschild van Arkel. Keerzijde: halflang gevoet kruis. Dubbel omschrift.
Canonica porcio episcopi (Bishop's portion of canons' revenue) from BL...
Historiated initial 'C'(anonica) of a bishop and a canon holding a disk inscribed with four smaller parts. Image taken from f. 234v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin.
Bishop from BL Royal 19 B XVII, f. 63v
Miniature of a bishop preaching, illustrating a term 'Septuagesima', with a partial border and two foliate initials 'N'(ous) and 'S'(eptuagesime). Image taken from f. 63v of Legenda aurea. Written in French.
Aanbidding der Koningen; afgietsel in gips
Afgietsel in gips van een middenstuk van een ivoren triptiek: Aanbidding der Koningen. 14e eeuw. Het oorspronkelijke is eigendom van den Bisschop van Utrecht.
Bishop Saint
Martin Schongauer (German, Colmar ca. 1435/50–1491 Breisach)