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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. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More

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. The BL Royal Manus... 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. Th... More

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

Two monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 289

Two monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 289

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two monks, one in the doorway of a church. Image taken from f. 289 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More

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. Th... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscr... More

Hounds pursuing a rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 217

Hounds pursuing a rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 217

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of hounds pursuing a rabbit. Image taken from f. 217 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More

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. The BL Ro... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More

Bertrand du Guesclin from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 47v

Bertrand du Guesclin from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 47v

Detail of a miniature of the death of Bertrand du Guesclin, at the siege of Randon, with a partial border, at the beginning of chapter 17 of book 1. Image taken from f. 47v of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More

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

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. Th... 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. The BL Royal ... More

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. T... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as ... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More

Marriage from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229v

Marriage from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229v

Detail of a miniature of a priest marrying a couple. Image taken from f. 229v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscr... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscr... More

Devil and Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 248

Devil and Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 248

Bas-de-page scene from the legend of Dunstan. Dunstan sits before a stand painting a picture of an insect. The devil, disguised as an injured man, tries to distract him from his work. Image taken from f. 248 o... More

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

Two men chopping down a tree from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 100v

Two men chopping down a tree from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 100v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men chopping down a tree with axes. Image taken from f. 100v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More

Hermit in a cave from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 117v

Hermit in a cave from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 117v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a sinful hermit, naked and transformed into a hairy wild man, crawling into a cave. Image taken from f. 117v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield De... 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. The BL Ro... More

Glaucus visiting Circe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 241v

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

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. The BL Royal Manus... More

Monk giving a chalice and host to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 286

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

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. The... More

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

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. The BL... 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. The B... More

Bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 50

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

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript... More

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. The BL ... More

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

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roya... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscri... More

Messenger delivering a letter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 252

Messenger delivering a letter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 252

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering a letter to a king in a tent. Image taken from f. 252 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More

Monkey with a pot from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 52

Monkey with a pot from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 52

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monkey with a pot. Image taken from f. 52 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... 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. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More

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

Pyramus and Thisbe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 55

Pyramus and Thisbe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 55

Detail of a miniature of Thisbe finding the body of Pyramus by a fountain and falling on a sword. Image taken from f. 55 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French... More

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 Lat... 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. The BL... More

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

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More

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. The BL ... More

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. The BL Roya... More

Lion and archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 34v

Lion and archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 34v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and an archer shooting at a bird. Image taken from f. 34v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More

Archer shooting a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 203

Archer shooting a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 203

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer shooting a man, with a running rabbit between them; another man stands by with a stick and a cloak. Image taken from f. 203 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordi... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... 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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More

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

Demon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 201v

Demon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 201v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a demon playing a fife and a drum. Image taken from f. 201v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... 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. ... More

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. The BL Royal Manus... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More

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

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More

Charles V from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 64

Charles V from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 64

Detail of a miniature of the death of Charles V, king of France, at the beginning of chapter 22 of book 1. Image taken from f. 64 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscri... More

Buildling of Caesar's ships from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 57v

Buildling of Caesar's ships from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 57v

Detail of a miniature of the building of Caesar's fleet of ships. Image taken from f. 57v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More

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

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

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

Miniature of the pope and cardinals, with a bas-de-page scene of people outside a building. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscri... 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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More

Nun visiting hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 130v

Nun visiting hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 130v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a nun visiting a hermit. Image taken from f. 130v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscr... More

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 Fren... More

Arms of England from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 14

Arms of England from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 14

Detail from the full border of the royal arms of England encircled by the Garter and supported by two white lions. Image taken from f. 14 of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in ... 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. The BL... More

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

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More

Priest from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167

Priest from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167

Detail of a miniature of a priest at an altar, and two men standing behind, one with a raised arm. Image taken from f. 167 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written ... More

Rabbit beheading a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61v

Rabbit beheading a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit beheading a man. Image taken from f. 61v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More

Four monks at a lecturn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 290

Four monks at a lecturn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 290

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four monks at a lecturn, with a large bird on a building. Image taken from f. 290 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin... More

King chasing a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229

King chasing a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted king with a horn chasing a stag while hunting. Image taken from f. 229 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... 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

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

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... 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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More

Devil tempting a sleeping monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 221

Devil tempting a sleeping monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 221

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil tempting a sleeping monk. Image taken from f. 221 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More

Monk leading hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 118v

Monk leading hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 118v

Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk with a crozier leading the sinful hermit from his cave. Image taken from f. 118v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... 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. The BL Royal ... More

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. The... More

Monkey and man from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 186

Monkey and man from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 186

Detail of the full border containing grotesque drolleries (a monkey, bird and a man) and a lozenge bearing a white rose of the York family, at the beginning of book 4. Image taken from f. 186 of Recueil des cro... More

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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More

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