Tudor Rose from BL Royal 11 E XI, f. 2
Detail of an allegorical miniature of a bush of the Tudor rose incorporating a Latin poem celebrating the House of Tudor, with a scroll reading 'Salve, radix varios producens germine ramos, / Quos inter ramus s... more
Christ and John from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 109v
Detail of a miniature of Christ dictating to John. Image taken from f. 109v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French.
Grotesque from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 295v
Detail of a grotesque, from the margins of the folio. Image taken from f. 295v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French.
Moses from BL Royal 20 B IV, f. 152
Detail of a miniature of Moses and family kneeling in praise of Christ. Image taken from f. 152 of Meditationes vitae Christi (Le Livre doré des meditations de la vie de nostre seigneur Jesu Christ). Written in French.
Wild man from BL Royal 15 D I, f. 18
Detail from the full border of a wild man holding a shield and a banner bearing the royal arms of England. Image taken from f. 18 of La Bible Historiale, part 4 (Bible Historiale of Edward IV). Written in French.
Border from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3
Detail of medallion scenes within the lower border of the folio. Image taken from f. 3 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.
Birds from BL Royal 15 E III, f. 11
Detail of a peahen and another bird among flowers, from the border. Image taken from f. 11 of De proprietatibus rerum in French (Livre des proprietez des choses). Written in French.
Border from BL Royal 15 D IV, f. 38
Detail of a man doing a handstand amongst the foliage in the lower border of the folio. Image taken from f. 38 of Historia Alexandri (Quinte Curse Ruffe des faiz du grant Alexandre). Written in French.
Boccaccio and Petrarch from BL Royal 14 E V, f. 391
Detail of a miniature of Boccaccio and Petrarch reading books, with an inscription on the wall, 'Josne et joyeulx', at the beginning of book 8. Image taken from f. 391 of De casibus virorum illustrium in French... more
Pope Vigilius from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 38
Miniature of the arrest and ill usage of Pope Vigilius. Image taken from f. 38 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French.
Pen-flourished initial from BL Royal 9 B V, f. 1
Pen-flourished initial 'F'(ides) at the beginning of the first book with the ownership inscription of Worcester Cathedral Priory. Image taken from f. 1 of Summa aurea (Summa super sententias Petri Lombardi) wit... 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
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
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.
La fourme de la Table Rounde from BL Royal 20 A III, f. 160
Ink diagram of a game entitled 'la fourme de la table rounde'. Image taken from f. 160 of L'image du monde. Written in French.
Text page from BL Royal 20 A III, f. 25
Text page with large and small initials and rubric. Image taken from f. 25 of L'image du monde. Written in French.
Diagrams from BL Royal 20 A III, f. 54
Diagrams showing men and animals going around the earth and meeting on the other side. Image taken from f. 54 of L'image du monde. Written in French.
Night and Day from BL Royal 20 A III, f. 100v
Ink diagram of day and night. Image taken from f. 100v of L'image du monde. Written in French.
God creating the waters from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of God creating the waters. Image taken from f. 4 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Habbakuk and Daniel from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 107v
Detail of a miniature of Habbakuk delivering a jug to Daniel in the lion's den. Image taken from f. 107v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Judith slaying Holofernes from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 217
Detail of a miniature of Judith slaying Holofernes. Image taken from f. 217 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
The Trinity from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 253v
Detail of a miniature of the Trinity. Image taken from f. 253v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
God creating animals from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of God creating animals. Image taken from f. 5 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
David playing musical instruments from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 231
Detail of a miniature of David playing musical instruments. Image taken from f. 231 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Explusion of Adam and Eve from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Image taken from f. 8v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Ezekiel reading from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 77
Detail of a miniature of Ezekiel reading, with God above. Image taken from f. 77 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Battle with the Canaanites from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 111
Detail of a miniature of the battle with the Canaanites. Image taken from f. 111 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Solomon from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 14v
Detail of a miniature of Solomon seated, with the bride on his right. Image taken from f. 14v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Alexander kneeling to the high preist from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 227
Detail of a miniature of Alexander kneeling to the high priest. Image taken from f. 227 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Peter Comestor giving his book from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 2v
Detail of a miniature of Peter Comestor giving his book to the Archbishop of Sens. Image taken from f. 2v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Sale of Joseph from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 32
Detail of a miniature of the sale of Joseph. Image taken from f. 32 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Amos sleeping from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 102v
Detail of a miniature of Amos sleeping, with God above. Image taken from f. 102v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Moses before Pharoah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 41
Detail of a miniature of Moses before Pharoah. Image taken from f. 41 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Solomon enthroned from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 21
Detail of a miniature of Solomon enthroned, with a cup and staff. Image taken from f. 21 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Moses bidden to number the people from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 74
Detail of a miniature of Moses being bidden to number the people. Image taken from f. 74 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Captivity of Tobit from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 198
Detail of a miniature of the captivity of Tobit. Image taken from f. 198 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Nahum from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 107
Detail of a miniature of Nahum and his companion speaking to a man seated on the ground. Image taken from f. 107 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
King seated from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 92v
Detail of a miniature of a king seated, while Babylonians hold sacred vessels. Image taken from f. 92v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Zephaniah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 108v
Detail of a miniature of Zephaniah, with a scroll, preaching to a group of men. Image taken from f. 108v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Hosea seated from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 99
Detail of a miniature of Hosea seated on the ground, while three men stand. Image taken from f. 99 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Joel seated from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 101v
Detail of a miniature of Joel seated, with a flock of sheep, and God above. Image taken from f. 101v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Martyrdom of Isaiah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 36v
Detail of a miniature of the martyrdom of Isaiah. Image taken from f. 36v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Jacob's dream from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 27
Detail of a miniature of Jacob's dream. Image taken from f. 27 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Joshua bidden to cross the Jordan from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 104v
Detail of a miniature of Joshua being bidden to take the people over the river Jordan. Image taken from f. 104v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Malachai from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 112v
Detail of a miniature of Malachai, with a scroll. Image taken from f. 112v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Matthew from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 134
Detail of a miniature of Matthew at the receipt of custom, as three Jews approach with books. Image taken from f. 134 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Elijah being carried up to heaven from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 166v
Detail of a miniature of Elijah being carried up to heaven, with text about King Ahab's son Ahaziah, or 'Ochosie', from 3 Kings XXII. Image taken from f. 166v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms)... more
Messenger from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 125v
Detail of a miniature of a messenger with a letter kneeling before two men, one of whom has a scroll. Image taken from f. 125v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Building of Ecbatane from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 214
Detail of a miniature of the building of Ectabane. Image taken from f. 214 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Jeremiah writing from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 73
Detail of a miniature of Jeremiah writing, with God above in a cloud. Image taken from f. 73 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
The Fool from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 241
Detail of a miniature of the Fool, with a bauble, loaf and dog. Image taken from f. 241 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Sacrifices of Cain and Abel from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Image taken from f. 9 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Two singers at a lectern from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 250
Detail of a miniature of two singers at a lectern. Image taken from f. 250 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Trinity from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of the Trinity, between the four Evangelists, with eight heads in the borders within quatrefoils. Image taken from f. 1 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
God dividing light and darkness from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 3v
Detail of a miniature of God dividing light from darkness. Image taken from f. 3v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Trinity from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 1
Miniature of the Trinity, between the four Evangelists, with eight heads in the borders within quatrefoils. Image taken from f. 1 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Anointing of Solomon from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 147v
Detail of a miniature of the anointing of Solomon. Image taken from f. 147v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Baruch teaching from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 75
Detail of a miniature of Baruch teaching. Image taken from f. 75 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Tree of Knowledge from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of God forbidding Adam and Eve from the Tree of Knowledge. Image taken from f. 7 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
David pointing to his lips from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 238
Detail of a miniature of David pointing to his lips, with God above. Image taken from f. 238 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Abraham and Isaac from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 17v
Detail of a miniature of Abraham sacrificing Isaac. Image taken from f. 17v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Moses speaking to the people from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 91v
Detail of a miniature of Moses speaking to the people. Image taken from f. 91v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
The Fool from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 241
Detail of a miniature of the Fool, with a bauble, loaf and dog. Image taken from f. 241 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Job being served by his sons from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 197
Detail of a miniature of Job being served by his sons. Image taken from f. 197 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Micah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 105v
Detail of a miniature of Micah seated, while two figures emerge from a building. Image taken from f. 105v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Jacob's dream from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 27
Detail of a miniature of Jacob's dream. Image taken from f. 27 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Baruch writing from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 74v
Detail of a miniature of Baruch writing, with God above in a cloud. Image taken from f. 74v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
God speaking to Solomon from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 16
Detail of a miniature of God speaking to a sleeping Solomon. Image taken from f. 16 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Elijah being carried up to heaven from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 166v
Detail of a miniature of Elijah being carried up to heaven, with text about King Ahab's son Ahaziah, or 'Ochosie', from 3 Kings XXII. Image taken from f. 166v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms)... more
Solomon from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 1
Miniature in four compartments: 1. Solomon instructing Rehoboam; 2. Solomon ordering three sons to shoot at their father's corpse to test their legitimacy; 3. The Judgement of Solomon; 4. Solomon and three men;... more
Apostle preaching from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 217v
Detail of a miniature of an apostle preaching. Image taken from f. 217v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Solomon from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 1
Detail of a miniature in four compartments: 1. Solomon instructing Rehoboam; 2. Solomon ordering three sons to shoot at their father's corpse to test their legitimacy; 3. The Judgement of Solomon; 4. Solomon an... more
God creating the skies from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 3v
Detail of a miniature of God creating the skies. Image taken from f. 3v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
God creating birds and bees from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 5v
Detail of a miniature of God creating birds and bees. Image taken from f. 5v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
King receiving head from body. from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 113v
King receiving head from body. Image taken from f. 113v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
David mourning for Saul from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 134v
Detail of a miniature of David mourning for Saul. Image taken from f. 134v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Lion, dog and four apes from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 1
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion, a dog and four apes, at the beginning of Proverbs. Image taken from f. 1 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Obadiah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 104v
Detail of a miniature of Obadiah preaching to a group of men. Image taken from f. 104v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
The Ark from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 11v
Detail of a miniature of the Ark. Image taken from f. 11v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Jeremiah speaking from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 76v
Detail of a miniature of Jeremiah speaking to a seated man. Image taken from f. 76v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
The Fall from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 7v
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 7v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Temptation of Christ from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 135
Detail of a miniature of the Temptation of Christ. Image taken from f. 135 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
God creating the Earth from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of God creating the Earth. Image taken from f. 3 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Job, his wife and friends from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 186v
Detail of a miniature of Job, his wife, and his friends. Image taken from f. 186v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Mark from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 149
Detail of a miniature of Mark. Image taken from f. 149 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
God seated from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 6v
Detail of a miniature of God seated. Image taken from f. 6v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
David pointing to his eye from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 235v
Detail of a miniature of David pointing to his eye, with God above. Image taken from f. 235v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Esther and Ahasuerus from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 222
Detail of a miniature of Esther and Ahasuerus. Image taken from f. 222 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Moses receiving the law from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 53
Detail of a miniature of Moses receiving the law. Image taken from f. 53 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Baptism of Christ from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 134v
Detail of a miniature of the Baptism of Christ. Image taken from f. 134v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Jonah and the whale from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 105
Detail of a miniature of Jonah in the mouth of the big fish (whale). Image taken from f. 105 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
John with chalice from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 235
Detail of a miniature of John with a chalice, and the best with seven heads. Image taken from f. 235 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
Abraham defeating the kings from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 17
Detail of a miniature of Abraham defeating the kings. Image taken from f. 17 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Peter Comestor at work from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 2v
Detail of a miniature of Peter Comestor at work. Image taken from f. 2v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Death of Gedaliah from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 202v
Detail of a miniature of the death of Gedaliah. Image taken from f. 202v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
God calling Abraham from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 16
Detail of a miniature of God calling Abraham. Image taken from f. 16 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
John from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 177
Detail of a miniature of John. Image taken from f. 177 of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.
David playing the bells from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 247
Detail of a miniature of David playing the bells. Image taken from f. 247 of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French.
Luke from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 159v
Detail of a miniature of Luke. Image taken from f. 159v of La Bible historiale complétée (Proverbs - Revelation). Written in French.