Amnon and Tamar from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 58
Detail of a lower register miniature of Amnon and Tamar lying in bed. Image taken from f. 58 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Jean de Courcy and the Virtues from BL Royal 14 E II, f. 194
Detail of a miniature of the author, Jean de Courcy, accompanied by Virtues leaving the Forest of Temptation, at the beginning of book 3. Image taken from f. 194 of Le chemin de Vaillance, and other texts (see ... More
Heraclius from BL Royal 15 E I, f. 16
Miniature of emperor Heraclius carrying the True Cross, at a gate of Jerusalem, with a full border containing the royal arms of England on a banner and on a shield surmounted by a crowned helm and encircled by ... More
Glaucus visiting Circe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 241v
Detail of a miniature of Glaucus visiting Circe. Image taken from f. 241v of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Joseph disputing with a ruler from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 69v
Detail of a miniature of Joseph of Arimathea disputing with a ruler, while a man lies nearby on the ground. Image taken from f. 69v of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in ... More
Birds from BL Royal 14 E II, f. 338
Detail of a border with birds, at the beginning of the Libre del Orde de cavayleria of Ramón Lull in anonymous French translation. Image taken from f. 338 of Le chemin de Vaillance, and other texts (see Notes b... More
Cleriadus and Meliadice from BL Royal 20 C II, f. 159
Detail of a miniature of Cleriadus and Meliadice with three pairs of dancers. Image taken from f. 159 of Cleriadus et Meliadice, Historia Apollonii regis Tyri. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Galahad finding Symens from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 85
Detail of a miniature of Galahad on horseback, having taken a wrong path in the forest, coming upon Symens in fiery torment in a ditch. Image taken from f. 85 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Gra... More
Text page from BL Royal 12 D XVII, f. 53v
Text page with 2 decorated initials of Anglo-Saxon 'wynn'. Image taken from f. 53v of Collection of charms and remedies ( 'Bald's Leechbook'). Written in English and Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Creation of the animals from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 2
Miniature of God creating the animals. Image taken from f. 2 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Death of Harmonia from BL Royal 20 C V, f. 106, i...
Detail of a miniature of the death of Harmonia, daughter of Gelon. Image taken from f. 106 of Des cleres et nobles femmes, De claris mulieribus in an anonymous French translation (index De claris mulieribus, Le... More
Chessboard from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 44
Detail of a miniature of a chessboard. Image taken from f. 44 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a French translat... More
Scribe demonstrating to his pupils from BL Royal 17 E III, f. 209
Detail of a miniature of a scribe demonstrating to his pupils. Image taken from f. 209 of De proprietatibus rerum (Livre des proprietez des choses). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Melibee and Prudence from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 52
Detail of a miniature of Melibee and Prudence. Image taken from f. 52 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a French ... More
Seven Ages of Man from BL Royal 15 E II, f. 139v
Detail of a miniature of the Seven Ages of Man, at the beginning of book 6. Image taken from f. 139v of De proprietatibus rerum in French (Livre des proprietez des choses). Written in French. The BL Royal Manu... More
Dragon attacking castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dragon attacking a castle. Image taken from f. 88v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Monk giving a chalice and host to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving a chalice and a host to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 50
Detail of a painting of a bird, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 50 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Performers from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of performers: a man with a pipe and tabor, another with pipes, and a woman balancing on sword points. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the ... More
Stag bearing the image of Christ from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 230
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man, dismounted from his horse, kneeling before a stag who bears the image of Christ between its horns. Image taken from f. 230 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinari... More
Devil and hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 113v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil and a hermit outside a hut. Image taken from f. 113v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Man bringing a letter to a hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a letter to a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Four monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 222
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of three monks led forward by another monk. Image taken from f. 222 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Monks and the Virgin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of five monks gazing at an image of the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 225 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The B... More
Pen-flourished initial from BL Royal 3 D VI, f. 6v
Detail of a pen-flourished initial 'Q'(uinto). Image taken from f. 6v of Historia scholastica (The 'Ashridge Petrus Comestor'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Arms of Henry VIII from BL Royal 12 C VIII, f. 4
Detail of two angels holding aloft the arms of Henry VIII. Image taken from f. 4 of Collenuccio's Apologues (Agenoria, Misopenes, Alithia, and Bombarda) and Lucian's Dialogues (De raptu Europae, Galene et Panop... More
Unicorn from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of a knight spearing a unicorn, who lies with its head in the lap of a virgin. Image taken from f. 10v of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The B... More
Cats and mice from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 36v
Detail of a miniature of a gray cat and a white cat, hunting mice. Image taken from f. 36v of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Lions from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 6
Detail of miniature of lions breathing life into their cubs, at the beginning of the entry 'De natura leonis'. Image taken from f. 6 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago M... More
Spheres of elements and planets from BL Royal 19 C I, f. 50
Detail of a miniature of a diagram of the spheres of the elements and planets, supported by four angels. Image taken from f. 50 of Breviari d'Amor. Written in French (Occitan) (Provencal). The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Lion from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of a lion, with a camel and other animals below. Image taken from f. 4 of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Stephen enthroned from BL Royal 20 A II, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of Stephen enthroned with a hawk on his wrist. Image taken from f. 7 of Drawings with various inscriptions, distichs and poems (ff. 1-9v), verse lament of Edward II (ff. 10 r-v), Chronicle... More
Marriage ceremony from BL Royal 10 D VII, f. 233
Detail of a miniature of a priest performing a marriage ceremony, at the beginning of book 4. Image taken from f. 233 of Decretals of Gregory IX, with glossa ordinaria of Bernard of Parma. Written in Latin. Th... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Royal 6 C VI, f. 91
Detail of a zoomorphic initial 'H' of a dragon, at the beginning of book 24. Image taken from f. 91 of Moralia in Job, parts 4-6 (books 17-35). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known ... More
John the Baptist from BL Royal 2 B XIII, f. 27
Detail of a miniature of John the Baptist with the Agnus Dei, flanked by a lion and a unicorn, with a hedgehog at his feet. Image taken from f. 27 of Gospel Lectionary (volume two of Royal 2 B XII, which contai... More
Devil breaking a ladder from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 210
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the devil breaking the ladder of a man climbing up to paint a statue of the Virgin and Child. Image taken from f. 210 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 263
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil between two buildings. Image taken from f. 263 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Crow from BL Royal 12 C XIX, f. 43
Detail of a miniature of a crow. Image taken from f. 43 of Bestiary, and various theological texts, e.g., Isidore of Seville, Imago Mundi. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 16 E XXXII, f. 2
Decorated initial ‘C’(ongnoissant) with a scatter border. Image taken from f. 2 of Addressed to Edward VI (f. 1), dedicatory letter referring to the recent peace with Henry II of France (ff. 2-3v), Ad Nicoclem,... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 20 D IX, f. 6
Historiated initial 'L'(I empereres) of Justinian receiving plaintiffs, at the beginning of the Authenticum. Image taken from f. 6 of Authenticum and Tres Libri. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Hydra with Corvus and Crater, and Piscis nothius from BL Royal 13 A XI...
Drawings of a snake being bitten by a bird, with two chalices, and a fish, representing the contellations Hydra with Corvus and Crater, and Piscis nothius, with two heads of beasts and a fish, in the margin. Im... More
Nativity from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 1v
Detail of a miniature from the prefatory cycle of the Nativity, with the Virgin suckling the Child and Joseph adjusting her pillow. Image taken from f. 1v of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Lat... More
Coronation of Baldwin IV from BL Royal 15 E I, f. 377
Detail of a miniature of the coronation of Baldwin IV, with a foliate initial 'Q'(uant). Image taken from f. 377 of Historia rerum in partibus transmarinis gestarum, in French, with continuation to 1231. Writte... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 1 B VIII, f. 112
Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(onfortatus) of Salomon enthroned, at the beginning of Chronicles II. Image taken from f. 112 of Bible, with the interpretation of Hebrew names. Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Virgin Mary and angels punishing devils from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel punishing devils. Image taken from f. 225v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Christ blessing from BL Royal 4 D VI, f. 1v
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Christ blessing and holding a book, at the beginning of Romans, and a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of a lion and an eagle, at the beginning of the Peter Lombard's... More
David playing the bells from BL Royal 2 B II, f. 88v
Detail of a historiated initial 'E(xultate)' of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 88v of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Death of Charles VII from BL Royal 20 C IX, f. 311
Miniature of Charles VII on his death bed, with a partial border and a foliate initial 'L'(e jour). Image taken from f. 311 of Grandes Chroniques de France (Chronique de Charles VII). Written in French. The BL... More
Siege of Damascus from BL Royal 15 E I, f. 280v
Detail of a miniature of the siege of Damascus by Crusaders, under three banners, of England, France, and the Holy Roman Empire, with a partial border and a foliate initial 'D(amas). Image taken from f. 280v of... More
Christ in Majesty from BL Royal 2 A XXII, f. 14
Detail of a miniature of Christ in Majesty with the symbols of the Evangelists. Image taken from f. 14 of Psalter, with litany, prayers and Easter tables (The 'Westminster Psalter') (index Old Testament, Bible)... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Royal 3 C IV, f. 83
Detail of a zoomorphic initial 'S'(ervata) formed of a dog, with an interlaced decoration, at the beginning of part 2 of the Moralia in Job. Image taken from f. 83 of Job, and the Moralia in Job. Written in Lat... More
Immaculate Conception and Henry VII from BL Royal 2 A XIX, f. 2
Detail of a miniature of the Immaculate Conception and of Henry VII kneeling. Image taken from f. 2 of Proper of the Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Seven angels from BL Royal 19 B XV, f. 28
Detail of a miniature of seven angels with plague vials, and seven angels with harps. Image taken from f. 28 of Apocalypse, with commentary (The 'Queen Mary Apocalypse'), with the prologue of Gilbert de la Porr... More
Lex (Law) from BL Royal 6 E VII, f. 434v
Detail of a historiated initial 'L'(ex) of a judge with two boys, following an instruction 'judex cum famulis' in the lower margin. Image taken from f. 434v of Omne Bonum (Jacob-Zacharias). Written in Latin. T... More
Priest and wolf from BL Royal 13 B VIII, f. 18
Detail of a miniature of the priest of Ulster brought by the wolf to its female partner to administer the viaticum; the priest gives communion to the she-wolf in her den. Image taken from f. 18 of Topographia H... More
Coronation of Charles VII from BL Royal 20 E V, f. 8
Miniature composed of four scenes: 1. France ravaged by the English; 2. A council of barons; 3. Lawyers reading opinions to Louis of Anjou and Sicily; 4. The coronation of Charles VII, with a full border contai... More
The Magi from BL Royal 1 D X, f. 2
Miniature from the prefatory cycle of the Magi before Herod in the upper register, and the Adoration of the Magi in the lower register. Image taken from f. 2 of Psalter (index Old Testament, Bible). Written in ... More
John, the Scarlet Woman, and an angel from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 179v
Detail of a miniature of John the Scarlet Woman seated, and an angel. Image taken from f. 179v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 8v
Miniature of the marriage of Abraham and Sarah, in the upper register; and of God giving Abraham three cities in the lower register. Image taken from f. 8v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Lati... More
Miracle of the Virgin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 211
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk painting a fresco of the Virgin Mary; his ladder is broken by the devil but he is then rescued by the Virgin. Image taken from f. 211 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'... More
Peacocks from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 124v
Detail of a 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 th... More
Adoration of the Magi from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 112v
Detail of a miniature of the Adoration of the Magi, flanked by female saints in niches, preceding Psalm 26. Image taken from f. 112v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image ca... More
John and the seventh angel from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 176
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing and seventh angel opening its vial of wrath, and a building damaged by an earthquake, illustrating Revelation 16:17. Image taken from f. 176 of La lumiere as lais; Apoca... More
John, an angel and the Scarlet Woman from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 177v
Detail of a miniature of John and an angel witnessing the Scarlet Woman dressed in finery, holding a golden cup and riding on the back of a seven-headed beast, in illustration of Revelation 17:3-4. Image taken ... More
False prophet and beast from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 193
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the battle of the kings against the White Horseman and the Armies of Heaven, and the false prophet and the beast being captured by the angel and thrown into a lake of su... More
Quintin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 275
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Quintin being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 275 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal M... More
Margaret's execution from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 313
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret being beheaded by a man with a raised sword and two men lying on the floor having been struck by lightning, with a decorated initial 'D'(eus). Image taken from f. 313 o... More
Miracle of the Virgin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 218
Detail of a bas-de-page scene from one of the legends of the Virgin Mary in which a nun confesses her sins before the pope and is transformed into the figure of the Virgin, confounding the devil, who is her acc... More
Moses and Israelites from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 288
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(udite) with a horned Moses praying to the Almighty in a cloud above, with the flaming mouth of Hell and three Israelites to his right. Image taken from f. 288 of Psalter ('T... More
Coronation of Saul from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 50v
Detail of a lower register miniature of the coronation of Saul as the king of Gilgal. Image taken from f. 50v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal M... More
Noah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 6
Detail of a miniature of an angel speaking to Noah, and of Noah building the ark, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 6 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions... More
Seraphim and angels from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 304
Detail of a 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... More
The beast and the bodies of witnesses from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 149
Detail of a miniature of the two witnesses lying dead in a street and being consumed by the beast, with three men watching from a nearby building, in illustration of Revelation 11: 7-9. Image taken from f. 149 ... More
Sufferings of the Carthaginians from BL Royal 20 D I, f. 275v
Detial of a bas-de-page miniature of the sufferings of the Carthaginians from wintry weather. Image taken from f. 275v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, part 3 of the second redaction. Written in French. The... More
Philip Augustus from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 343v
Detail of a miniature of Philip Augustus sending an envoy, and the envoy being received by Henry II and his queen. Image taken from f. 343v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Roy... More
Philip and Tancred from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 350
Detail of a miniature of the meeting between Philip Augustus and Tancred. Image taken from f. 350 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Battle of Philip Augustus and John of England from BL Royal 16 G VI, f...
Detail of a miniature of a battle of Philip Augustus and John, king of England. Image taken from f. 376v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Roland and Ferragus from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 173
Detail of a miniature of Roland parleying with the giant Ferragus; he slays Ferragus. Image taken from f. 173 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Two messengers from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 175
Miniature of two messengers presenting a letter to the king and queen of France. Image taken from f. 175 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romanc... 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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Jeremiah from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 357v
Detail of a miniature of Jeremiah lamenting. Image taken from f. 357v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Birth of Esau and Jacob from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 24v
Detail of a miniature of the birth of Esau and Jacob. Image taken from f. 24v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Cor (Heart) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 425v
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(or) of a man, holding his heart and praying before a crucifix at an altar. Image taken from f. 425v of Omne Bonum (Circumcisio-Dona Spiritui Sancti). Written in Latin. The ... More
Constellacio (Constellation) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 396v
Detail of a historiated initial 'C'(onstellacio) of an astrologer observing the sky, and the devil in a circle. Image taken from f. 396v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Adolescens, Adolescencia (Adolescence) from BL Royal 6 E VI, f. 58v
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(dolescens) of a young woman with a mirror and a young man. Image taken from f. 58v of Omne Bonum (Absolucio-Circumcisio). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Debate between a clerk and a knight from BL Royal 19 C IV, f. 1v
Miniature of a debate between a clerk and a knight in a garden, before the king of France and the personifications of Spiritual Power in a Franciscan habit, and Temporal Power represented as a queen, with the a... More
Funeral procession from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 200
Detail of a miniature of the funeral procession of Queen Jeanne. Image taken from f. 200 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
French destroying Genoa from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 19
Detail of a miniature of the French destroying Genoa. Image taken from f. 19 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
Death of Louis from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of the death of Louis. Image taken from f. 1 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Siege of Jerusalem from BL Royal 1 E IX, f. 222
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(nno) of Nebuchadnezzar's siege of Jerusalem, at the beginning of Daniel. Image taken from f. 222 of Bible (the 'Big' or 'Great Bible'), with the Gospel of Nicodemus and the ... More
Jerome from BL Royal 1 E IX, f. 132v
Detail of an historiated initial 'L'(ibrum) of Jerome giving a book to a boy, at the beginning of the prologue to Esther. Image taken from f. 132v of Bible (the 'Big' or 'Great Bible'), with the Gospel of Nicod... More
Nahum from BL Royal 1 E IX, f. 234
Detail of an historiated initial 'O' of Nahum before mountain's rent by power of the Almighty. Image taken from f. 234 of Bible (the 'Big' or 'Great Bible'), with the Gospel of Nicodemus and the Interpretation ... More
Battle against wild bulls from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 73v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle against wild bulls. Image taken from f. 73v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Writ... More
Alexander and his fleet from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 20
Detail of a miniature of Alexander and his fleet about to set sail. Image taken from f. 20 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). W... More
Astronomy and geometry from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of a landscape with clerks studying astronomy and geometry, holding an armillary sphere, a set square, and compasses. Image taken from f. 3 of Historia de proelis in a French translation (... More
Alexander and caladrius birds from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 83
Detail of a miniature of Alexander enthroned, presented with the caladrius birds, and a foliate initial 'Q'(uant) with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 74. Image taken from f. 83 of Historia de pro... More
Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v
Miniature of Alexander's battle with dragons. Image taken from f. 49v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre). Written in French. Th... More