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Man and woman holding hands from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 311v

Man and woman holding hands from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 311v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman holding hands, as two men look on. Image taken from f. 311v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109v

Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a bucket embracing a woman, while putting something into the cooking pot behind her. Image taken from f. 109v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'S... More

Monk driving off a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 247

Monk driving off a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 247

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk driving off a devil with a cudgel. Image taken from f. 247 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Woman approaching a windmill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70v

Woman approaching a windmill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman approaching a windmill with a sack of grain. Image taken from f. 70v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Queen Isabella and her army from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 316v

Queen Isabella and her army from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 316v

Detail of a miniature of Queen Isabella and her army. Image taken from f. 316v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French.

Woman at a spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146

Woman at a spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel and a man with a basket of loaves on his back. Image taken from f. 146 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More

King attacked by knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 85v

King attacked by knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 85v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king in a tent being attacked by a mounted knight. Image taken from f. 85v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man kissing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109

Man kissing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a bucket kissing a woman by the cooking pot. Image taken from f. 109 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man and woman embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 179

Man and woman embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 179

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman embracing in a tent; another man approaches. Image taken from f. 179 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

One knight unhorsing another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 313v

One knight unhorsing another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 313v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of one knight unhorsing another before a castle, while a group of women look on. Image taken from f. 313v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretal... More

Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 280v

Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV,...

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hair-covered Mary of Egypt feeding a lion, a bear and a stag. Image taken from f. 280v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v

Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 49v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man and lion from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 295v

Man and lion from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 295v

Detail of a man battling a lion, from the margins of the folio. Image taken from f. 295v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French.

Two ships from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 19

Two ships from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 19

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two ships engaged in a battle. Image taken from f. 19 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Two men before a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 251

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.

Man taking a woman by the hand from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139v

Man taking a woman by the hand from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking a woman by the hand. Image taken from f. 139v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 194

Man and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 194

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man speaking to the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 194 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Reynard the Fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v

Reynard the Fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Reynard the Fox, with a fox wearing a bishop's mitre and carrying a crozier preaching to birds, including falcons, chickens, geese, a stork and a swan. On the right, fox runs t... More

William the Conqueror from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 236

William the Conqueror from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 236

Detail of a miniature of the Coronation of William the Conqueror, with a full border and a foliate initial 'L'(e dimence), at the beginning of book 5. Image taken from f. 236 of Anciennes et nouvelles chronique... More

Virgin Mary and devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 226v

Virgin Mary and devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 226v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel facing a devil. Image taken from f. 226v 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

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.

Man and woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 186

Man and woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 186

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 186 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Two men embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 310v

Two men embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 310v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men embracing, as their horses are held by attendants. Image taken from f. 310v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Blind man and a boy from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 219

Blind man and a boy from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 219

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man and a boy seated on a bench eating, with a church in the background. Image taken from f. 219 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More

Group of people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 25v

Group of people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 25v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people, one holding a dish and a pot. Image taken from f. 25v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Seated man taking dictation from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307

Seated man taking dictation from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated man taking dictation from a woman. Image taken from f. 307 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Grotesque from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 257v

Grotesque from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 257v

Detail of the bust of a female grotesque, wearing a headdress and a crucifix necklace, emerging from a flower, from the left margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 257v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'... More

Deaths from famine from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 187

Deaths from famine from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 187

Detail of a miniature of deaths from famine. Image taken from f. 187 of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French.

Rabbit shooting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 59v

Rabbit shooting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 59v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit shooting a bowman. Image taken from f. 59v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Pallas and Arachne at the loom from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 87v

Pallas and Arachne at the loom from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 87v

Detail of a miniature of Arachne at her loom, with Pallas close by. Image taken from f. 87v of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French.

Two rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 60

Two rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 60

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits binding a semi-naked man. Image taken from f. 60 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Animals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49

Animals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese dragging a fox supported by women, in front of a cock and behind a rabbit, each with a mace. Image taken from f. 49 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the '... More

Knight slaying a dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81

Knight slaying a dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight slaying a dragon, while a lion waits nearby. Image taken from f. 81 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40v

Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40v

Detail of a painting of a seated rabbit with a scroll in its mouth. Image taken from f. 40v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Naval battle between English and Flemings from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 276

Naval battle between English and Flemings from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 27...

Detail of a miniature of a naval battle between English and Flemings at the Battle of Sluys. Image taken from f. 276 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.

Coronation of Arthur from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 141v

Coronation of Arthur from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 141v

Detail of a miniature of the coronation of Arthur. Image taken from f. 141v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French.

Lady kneeling before a knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 106

Lady kneeling before a knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 106

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady kneeling before a knight with a hound. Image taken from f. 106 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man taking off a woman's shoe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146v

Man taking off a woman's shoe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking off a woman's shoe. Image taken from f. 146v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Geese hanging a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 48v

Geese hanging a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 48v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese hanging a fox, a goose with a bow and arrow, and a cock and chicken watching. Image taken from f. 48v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Dec... More

Three monks searching from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 282

Three monks searching from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 282

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks searching. Image taken from f. 282 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Philippa of Lancaster and John of Portugal from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 284

Philippa of Lancaster and John of Portugal from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 2...

Detail of a miniature of the marriage of John, king of Portugal to Philippa of Lancaster, at the beginning of chapter 34 of book 5. Image taken from f. 284 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.

Rabbits jousting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70

Rabbits jousting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of rabbits, mounted on dogs, jousting. Image taken from f. 70 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138

Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman carding wool. Image taken from f. 138 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

King and messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302v

King and messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a messenger. Image taken from f. 302v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Pope and cardinals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4

Pope and cardinals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4

Detail of a miniature of the pope and cardinals. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Two knights fighting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 304v

Two knights fighting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 304v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting. Image taken from f. 304v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

An amorous encounter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139

An amorous encounter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel being kissed by a man while patting her on the bottom. Image taken from f. 139 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decr... More

Rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61

Rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits dragging a naked man by the heels; another rabbit walks behind. Image taken from f. 61 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More

Two knights fighting over a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 105

Two knights fighting over a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 105

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting over possession of a hound. Image taken from f. 105 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3v

Messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3v

Detail of the bottom border of the folio with a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering a letter to a man seated at a desk. Image taken from f. 3v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More

Three monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 281v

Three monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 281v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks. Image taken from f. 281v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 267v

Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 267v

Detail of a miniature of the judicial combat of Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges. Image taken from f. 267v of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.

Edward II from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 295v

Edward II from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 295v

Detail of a miniature of the marriage between Edward II and Isabella, daughter of Philippe IV of France, with a full border and a foliate initial 'A'(pres), at the beginning of book 6. Image taken from f. 295v ... More

Man bathing in tub from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 297v

Man bathing in tub from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 297v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bathing in a tub, with attendants. Image taken from f. 297v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Birth of Saturn's children from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 13

Birth of Saturn's children from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 13

Detail of a miniature of the birth and destruction of Saturn's children, at the beginning of Metamorphoses. Image taken from f. 13 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written... More

Charter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167

Charter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit-eared man giving a charter to another man. Image taken from f. 167 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Monk and nun in the stocks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 187v

Monk and nun in the stocks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 187v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a nun in the stocks. Image taken from f. 187v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Two clothed dogs from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 159

Two clothed dogs from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 159

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two clothed dogs with stones. Image taken from f. 159 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man handing a cloth to a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143

Man handing a cloth to a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Horatii and Curiatii from BL Royal 18 E IV, f. 163

Horatii and Curiatii from BL Royal 18 E IV, f. 163

Miniature of a battlefield with dead bodies of the Horatii and the Curiatii, with one of the Horatii on a horseback, with a full border containing the royal arms of England on a banner held by an angel, and on ... More

Sacrifice from BL Royal 1 E IV, f. 135

Sacrifice from BL Royal 1 E IV, f. 135

Detail of an historiated initial 'V'(ocavit) of Israelits offering sacrifice to God, at the beginning of Leviticus. Image taken from f. 135 of Bible (Octateuch). Written in Latin.

Mermaid from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 47

Mermaid from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 47

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mermaid. Image taken from f. 47 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Ghent from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 121

Ghent from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 121

Detail of a miniature of a military expedition from Ghent, at the beginning of book 3. Image taken from f. 121 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.

Performers from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58

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

Monks and the Virgin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225

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.

Man bringing a letter to a hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136

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.

Devil and hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 113v

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.

Four monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 222

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.

Dragon attacking castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88v

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.

Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 267v

Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 267v

Miniature of the judicial combat of Jacques le Gris and Jean de Carrouges. Image taken from f. 267v of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.

Defeat of Cadwal from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 180

Defeat of Cadwal from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 180

Detail of a miniature of the defeat of Cadwal. Image taken from f. 180 of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French.

Devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 263

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.

Virgin Mary and angels punishing devils from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225v

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.

Devil breaking a ladder from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 210

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

Three kings from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 258v

Three kings from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 258v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three kings standing together, each holding a hawk. Image taken from f. 258v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4

Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4

Detail of a painting of a winged grotesque holding a shield of arms. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Knight killing a wild man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 74v

Knight killing a wild man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 74v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing a wild man who has abducted a woman. Image taken from f. 74v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man leading a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 140

Man leading a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 140

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man leading a woman to church. Image taken from f. 140 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man embracing a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 238

Man embracing a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 238

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man embracing a woman, as two other men look on. Image taken from f. 238 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Goat and men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 8v

Goat and men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 8v

Bas-de-page scene of a goat, a group of men, and a man with a stick. Image taken from f. 8v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Virgin Mary healing a man's leg from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 196v

Virgin Mary healing a man's leg from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 196v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary healing the leg of a man who has injured himself. Image taken from f. 196v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Knight attacking giant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 126v

Knight attacking giant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 126v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight with a sword attacking a giant with an axe. Image taken from f. 126v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 291

Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 291

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man embracing a woman outside the doorway of a long building. Image taken from f. 291 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Virgin Mary and monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 228

Virgin Mary and monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 228

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and a monk by an altar. Image taken from f. 228 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Knight and lady from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 103v

Knight and lady from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 103v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight and a lady. Image taken from f. 103v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Orpheus, Eurydice, and fiends from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 155

Orpheus, Eurydice, and fiends from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 155

Detail of a miniature of Orpheus, Eurydice, and fiends. Image taken from f. 155 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French.

Blind beggar from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110

Blind beggar from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind beggar and his dog. Image taken from f. 110 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Mermaid and merman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3

Mermaid and merman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3

Detail of a miniature of a mermaid and merman with bow and arrow in the border of the folio. Image taken from f. 3 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Virgin Mary saving a soul from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 268

Virgin Mary saving a soul from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 268

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary taking a naked man (a soul) by the hands, with an angel on the left. Image taken from f. 268 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield De... More

Prisoner seeking sanctuary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 206v

Prisoner seeking sanctuary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 206v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a prisoner seeking sanctuary from monks. Image taken from f. 206v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

King, hounds and two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 162

King, hounds and two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 162

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king, two other men, and hounds. Image taken from f. 162 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 277

Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 277

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt reaching up towards a bird in a tree; a lion and a unicorn are on either side of her. Image taken from f. 277 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordina... More

Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 64

Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 64

Detail of a painting of a rabbit with a pennant. Image taken from f. 64 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Lex Oppia from BL Royal 18 E IV, f. 229

Lex Oppia from BL Royal 18 E IV, f. 229

Detail of a miniature of women protesting against the Lex Oppia, and a foliate initial 'E'(n), at the beginning of book 9. Image taken from f. 229 of Facta et dicta memorabilia. Written in French.

Joust from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 81

Joust from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 81

Detail of a miniature of the joust between Nicholas Clifford and a Frenchman, at the beginning of chapter 8 of book 2. Image taken from f. 81 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.

Painting an image in a shrine from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 209v

Painting an image in a shrine from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 209v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man on a ladder painting an image in a shrine, with a church behind him and a devil on the right-hand side of the page. Image taken from f. 209v of Decretals of Gregory IX wit... More

Man being massaged from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 298

Man being massaged from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 298

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man being massaged, while an attendant brings a cup. Image taken from f. 298 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Man riding in a dog cart from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110v

Man riding in a dog cart from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man riding in a dog cart. Image taken from f. 110v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 197

Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 197

Detail of a bas-de-page showing Dunstan healing injured peasants. Image taken from f. 197 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.

Woman with spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 142

Woman with spinning wheel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 142

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a spinning wheel, and a man using a bellows on a fire. Image taken from f. 142 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writte... More

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