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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. The BL Royal Ma... More
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... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
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. T... More
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. T... More
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... More
Woman sets windmill alight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 71
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman setting a windmill on fire; the miller peeps out from his doorway. Image taken from f. 71 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). ... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
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. The ... More
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. Th... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
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. The BL Ro... More
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. The BL Royal ... More
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... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Woman on stilts from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 29v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman on stilts, nursing an infant, with a man, a woman and a bird. Image taken from f. 29v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
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
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
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. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Monk and nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 268v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a nun. Image taken from f. 268v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
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
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. The BL Royal... More
Pallas and Arachne at the loom from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 87v
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 Collection, al... More
Three men and a queen from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 15
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men and a queen. Image taken from f. 15 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Painting an image in a shrine from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 209v
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 with glossa ord... More
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. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Man asperging from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 108v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man asperging a couple seated at a dining table. Image taken from f. 108v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Hermit and murdered woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 130
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hermit with a scythe before an altar; a murdered woman lies behind him. Image taken from f. 130 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). ... More
Building and a stream from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 21
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a building and a stream. Image taken from f. 21 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Dyer with water pot from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 141v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dyer with a water pot approaching a woman. Image taken from f. 141v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Three men before a king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 239v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men before a king with a sword; a lady stands beside the king. Image taken from f. 239v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Man attacking butterfly from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 91v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man attacking a butterfly with a sword. Image taken from f. 91v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Knight killing king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 216v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted knight killing a king with a lance. Image taken from f. 216v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Archers attacking a castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 207
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of archers attacking a castle. Image taken from f. 207 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Wild man embracing a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 72
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wild man embracing a woman. Image taken from f. 72 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Baker from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 94
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man playing a fife and drum, with a man on his shoulder, while below, a bad baker is being dragged on a horse-drawn hurdle with his deficient loaf of brea around his neck. Ima... More
Bishop addressing monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 244v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop addressing a group of monks. Image taken from f. 244v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Man giving object from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 33
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man giving an object to another man. Image taken from f. 33 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 94
Detail of a grotesque figure. Image taken from f. 94 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal... More
Hooded man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hooded man showing another man a bar with clothes hanging from it. Image taken from f. 167v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 6
Bas-de-page scene of a woman, a lamb, and a group of men. Image taken from f. 6 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Woman and bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 122
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman and a bird above spewing round objects from its beak. Image taken from f. 122 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in L... More
People at a table from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 37
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of people at a table. Image taken from f. 37 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Knight taking leave of kneeling king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 85
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight taking his leave from a kneeling king. Image taken from f. 85 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 164
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men, one in a hood. Image taken from f. 164 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Bishop blessing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 230v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop blessing a man in a tub. Image taken from f. 230v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Banquet from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 236
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king at a banquet with others. Image taken from f. 236 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Man blowing a horn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 93v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man blowing a horn, with a woman opposite, and an archer shooting a cock. Image taken from f. 93v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals')... More
Two dogs and a bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 155
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two dogs and a bear. Image taken from f. 155 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Lion following a knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 82v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion following a knight. Image taken from f. 82v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Hound taken to execution from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 63v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hound being taken to execution in a cart drawn by rabbits. Image taken from f. 63v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 158
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer and a man with a sling. Image taken from f. 158 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Man being beheaded from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 208
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man being beheaded, and a man placing another man's head on a pole. Image taken from f. 208 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Man with a post from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 90
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a post, and another man with an axe. Image taken from f. 90 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Cripple being led to a building from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 220v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a cripple and another man being led towards a building. Image taken from f. 220v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Man kneeling before a king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 239
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man kneeling before a king, with two other men standing. Image taken from f. 239 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Monk with a ring from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 185
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk with a ring, and a woman with a monkey. Image taken from f. 185 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Stag and lion pursuing Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 280
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a stag and a lion pursuing a a hairy Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 280 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Man shooting at a bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 46
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man shooting at a bird, with an owl at the top of the tree. Image taken from f. 46 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Two pairs of men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 302
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two pairs of men, and a woman holding an object. Image taken from f. 302 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Boar and camel from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 152v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a boar and a camel. Image taken from f. 152v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 274
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt casting off her clothes. Image taken from f. 274 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Drunk hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 115
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a drunk hermit and woman embracing on the ground near a windmill; the miller emerges carrying a mallet. Image taken from f. 115 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria ... More
Monk and nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 181
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a nun approaching a house. Image taken from f. 181 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Aaron from BL Royal 1 E IV, f. 232
Detail of an historiated initial 'H'(ec) of Aaron as a bishop putting the tables of the Law into the ark, at the beginning of Deuteronomy. Image taken from f. 232 of Bible (Octateuch). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Judah from BL Royal 1 E IV, f. 321v
Historiated initial 'P'(ost) of Christ giving a spear to Judah, at the beginning of Judges. Image taken from f. 321v of Bible (Octateuch). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... More
Elimelech and Naomi from BL Royal 1 E IV, f. 359
Historiated initial 'I' of Elimelech and Naomi with her children, at the beginning of Ruth. Image taken from f. 359 of Bible (Octateuch). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
Court of the king of Castile from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 254
Miniature of the court of the king of Castile. Image taken from f. 254 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists... More
King of Portugal from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 204
Detail of a miniature of the King of Portugal fighting at Juberotes. Image taken from f. 204 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roya... More
Pope receiving Lucius' envoy from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 69
Miniature of the Pope receiving Lucius' envoy. Image taken from f. 69 of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal... More
Constans and Helena from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 73
Detail of a miniature of the marriage of Constans and Helena, and the birth of Constantine. Image taken from f. 73 of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. The BL Royal M... More
Saxon stockade from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 231v
Detail of a miniature of the Saxon stockade at the Battle of Hastings. Image taken from f. 231v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Richard I from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 257v
Detail of a miniature of the coronation procession of Richard I. Image taken from f. 257v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
View of England from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 24v
Detail of a miniature of a landscape, a river scene with walled towns, and ships representing England. Image taken from f. 24v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. Th... More
Gandoline in bed from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 41v
Miniature of Gandoline in bed. Image taken from f. 41v of Anciennes et nouvelles chroniques d'Angleterre, volume 1. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, co... More
Albina cutting her husband's throat from BL Royal 15 E IV, f. 20v
Detail of a miniature of Albine, one of the fourteen daughters of King Diodicias of Syria, cutting the throat of her husband, King Sardacia of Damascus. She failed to kill him and was exiled to Britain, which ... More
Two hounds chasing a rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 174v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two hounds chasing a rabbit. Image taken from f. 174v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Knight returning to the king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight returning to his king bearing a giant's head on a pole; another king runs away. Image taken from f. 88 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield... More
Marriage ceremony from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 31
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk marrying a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 31 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 125v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman standing between two trees. Image taken from f. 125v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
King and queen embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 251v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a queen embracing, while a man holds a horse nearby. Image taken from f. 251v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written i... More
Seated king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 14
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a child before a seated king. Image taken from f. 14 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Birds and donkey from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 68
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of birds and the head of a donkey. Image taken from f. 68 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Two riders from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 26v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two riders. Image taken from f. 26v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Two kings hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 255
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two kings with a downed stag. Image taken from f. 255 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More