Guinevere kneeling before Sir Lancelot from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 155
Detail of a miniature of Guinevere kneeling before Sir Lancelot. Image taken from f. 155 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Bear from BL Royal 19 C VIII, f. 1
Detail of a marginal painting of flowers and a bear, from the partial trompe l'oeil border. Image taken from f. 1 of Imaginacion de vraye noblesse. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Bolingbroke meeting the Dukes from BL Harley 1319, f. 30v
Detail of a miniature of the meeting between Bolingbroke and the Dukes. Image taken from f. 30v of La Prinse et mort du roy Richart (Book of the Capture and Death of King Richard II) (index Histoire rimée de R... More
Richard II from BL Harley 1319, f. 53v
Miniature of Richard II being delivered to the citizens of London. Image taken from f. 53v of La Prinse et mort du roy Richart (Book of the Capture and Death of King Richard II) (index Histoire rimée de Richar... More
Diex d'Amors taking hold of the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 17v
Detail of a miniature of Diex d'Amors (the God of Love) taking hold of the Lover (L'Amans). Image taken from f. 17v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
Verses addressed to Henry VIII from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 2v-3
Verses addressed to Henry VIII. Image taken from ff. 2v-3 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faictes en plusieurs lieux et villes d... More
Detail from BL Harley 4328, f. 410
Detail of miniature of the Resurrection. Image taken from f. 410 of Life of Christ (books 6-10). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British... More
Theft of the Palladium from BL Royal 16 F IX, f. 81
Detail of a miniature of the theft of the Palladium. Image taken from f. 81 of Historia destructionis Troiae in a French translation. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Ro... More
Death of Samson from BL Royal 18 E V, f. 80
Detail of a miniature of the death of Samson. Image taken from f. 80 of Chronique of Baudouin d'Avennes (L'histoire tripartite, Le trésor de sapience). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Relief ships arriving in Ireland from BL Harley 1319, f. 7v
Detail of a miniature of the relief ships arriving in Ireland to bring supplies to Richard II. Image taken from f. 7v of La Prinse et mort du roy Richart (Book of the Capture and Death of King Richard II) (ind... More
Imagination introducing the knight to the three Virtues from BL Royal ...
Detail of a miniature of Imagination introducing the knight to the three Virtues (or the three aspects of Nobility). Image taken from f. 11 of Imaginacion de vraye noblesse. Written in French. The BL Royal Man... More
Detail from BL Sloane 1977, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of a patient being treated for a wound in the torso. Image taken from f. 7 of Chirurgia. Written in French. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and naturalist who played a crucial... More
Deucalion and Pyrrah from BL Harley 4425, f. 153
Detail of a miniature of Deucalion and Pyrrah repopulating the world after the Flood (humans spring forth from the stones that they cast behind them). Image taken from f. 153 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance ... More
David and Uriah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 57v
Miniature of David giving Uriah a letter, in the upper register; and of Uriah being killed in battle, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 57v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with... More
Death of Charles VII from BL Royal 20 C IX, f. 311
Detail of a miniature of Charles VII on his death bed. Image taken from f. 311 of Grandes Chroniques de France (Chronique de Charles VII). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... More
Diagram from BL Eg 1500, ff. 5v-6
Drawing of heads of rulers in a genealogical diagram. Image taken from ff. 5v-6 of Abbreviamen de las Estorias (begins imperfectly), or Chronologia magna. Written in French (Provençal dialect). The Egerton Man... More
Bel Acueil in prison from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 31v
Detail of a miniature of Bel Acueil in prison, being guarded by Vielle (old woman). Image taken from f. 31v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal C... More
Scribe writing from BL Royal 17 E III, f. 145
Detail of a miniature of a scribe writing. Image taken from f. 145 of De proprietatibus rerum (Livre des proprietez des choses). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal C... More
Funeral of Richard II from BL Royal 18 E II, f. 416v
Detail of a miniature of the funeral of Richard II. Image taken from f. 416v of Chroniques. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 man... More
Dedication from BL Harley 4335, f. 10
Detail of a miniature of Jean de Meun presenting his translation to the French king Philippe IV the Fair. Image taken from f. 10 of Le Livre de Boece de Consolacion (index Consolation of Philosophy; De Consolat... More
Miniature of three woman. from BL Stowe 582, f. 34
Miniature of three woman. Image taken from f. 34 of Le Sacre de Claude de France. Written in French.
Creation from BL Harley 616, f. 1
Detail of a section of a six-part miniature of the days of Creation, of God creating the sun and moon and the birds and animals, at the beginning of Genesis. Image taken from f. 1 of Bible (Genesis-Psalms), imp... More
St Benedict from BL Sloane 2436, ff. 1v-2
Miniature of a woman confessing to St Benedict, at the beginning of the Confessional de Charles de St Gelays, preceeded by the prologue and heraldic arms supported by two putti. Image taken from ff. 1v-2 of Con... More
Assumption from BL Royal 20 B II, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of the Assumption of the Virgin. Image taken from f. 1 of Assumption of the Virgin and saints' Lives. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collec... More
Cassiodorus' children and the lion from BL Harley 4903, f. 156v
Detail of a miniature with Cassidorus' children placed by the lion in the mountain, with a figure standing to the right (probably 'Nichole'). Image taken from f. 156v of Continuations of the Roman des sept sage... More
Miniature from BL Lansdowne 1178, f. 53v
Miniature, at the beginning of Book 2 of Livy's Ab Urbe Condita. Image taken from f. 53v of Ab Urbe Condita, the first decade only. Written in French.
Zeuxis and nude models from BL Harley 4425, f. 142
Detail of a miniature of the painter Zeuxis painting nude models from nature. Image taken from f. 142 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a ... More
Lecture from BL Royal 17 E III, f. 36
Detail of a miniature of a lecture. Image taken from f. 36 of De proprietatibus rerum (Livre des proprietez des choses). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collectio... More
Venus from BL Eg 1069, f. 140v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of miniature of Venus shooting a flaming arrow through a tiny opening in the castle. Image taken from f. 140v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its... More
Death of Hasdrubal from BL Royal 15 D VI, f. 241
Detail of a miniature in four segments: 1. Pierre Bersuire reading; 2. the Death of Hasdrubal; 3. John II enthroned; 4. A battle illustrating the second Punic War, at the beginning of decade 2. Image taken from... More
Moses from BL Harley 4381, f. 86v
Detail of a miniature of Moses holding the Law. Image taken from f. 86v of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of m... More
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. The BL R... More
Bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a painting of a grotesque bird with a long beak. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Pantaleon from BL Royal 20 D VI, f. 92v
Historiated initial 'A'(tel) of Pantaleon before the emperor, at the beginning of the rubric: 'Ci commence la vie seint Pantaleon'. Image taken from f. 92v of Lives of the Saints. Written in French. The BL Roy... More
Three skeletons from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 259
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three skeletons. Image taken from f. 259 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
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. ... More
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 ... More
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
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. Th... More
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 i... More
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
Enyas from BL YT 13, f. 67 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scene of Enyas thrusting his sword through the head of the young knight, killing him, with a caption beneath reading, 'Cy sen co[m]batent li .ii chival[er]s et li viel chival[er] en ocist li iouene ... More
Christ feeding the multitude from BL Royal 20 B IV, f. 70
Detail of a miniature of Christ feeding the multitude, at the beginning of chapter 34. Image taken from f. 70 of Meditationes vitae Christi (Le Livre doré des meditations de la vie de nostre seigneur Jesu Chris... More
Hybrid from BL YT 18, f. 52 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a hybrid creature with the head of a dog, in the lower margin. Image taken from f. 52 of Psalter, including a calendar, canticles. Written in Latin and French (in the calendar). Henry Yates Thompson ... More
Flight into Egypt from BL Royal 20 B IV, f. 29
Detail of a miniature of the Flight into Egypt, and the fall of idols. Image taken from f. 29 of Meditationes vitae Christi (Le Livre doré des meditations de la vie de nostre seigneur Jesu Christ). Written in French.
Oxen from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 37v
Detail of a miniature of a man ploughing with oxen. Image taken from f. 37v of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Virgin and Devil from BL YT 13, f. 139
Miniature of a crowned royal woman (probably the first owner of the manuscript) being presented to an enthroned Christ by the Virgin Mary, and a bas-de-page scene of the Devil carrying souls off towards Hell. I... More
Temptation by lechery from BL Royal 19 C I, f. 33
Detail of a miniature of a temptation by lechery. Image taken from f. 33 of Breviari d'Amor. Written in French (Occitan) (Provencal). The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, con... More
Physician from BL Sloane 2435, f. 27v
Detail of the historiated initial 'P'(our) with a standing physician and pregnant woman. Image taken from f. 27v of Le Régime du corps (ff. 1-75v); Image du monde (ff. 77-133v). Written in French (Walloon diale... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 527, f. 1
Decorated initial 'O'(iez seigneurs baruns deu uus creisse buntez). Image taken from f. 1 of Chanson of Gui de Bourgogne (ff. 1-32), Chastoiement d'un Père à son fils, imperfect at the end (ff. 32v-46v), an exc... More
King of Hungary from BL Harley 4903, f. 204v
Detail of a miniature of the king of Hungary fighting to deliver the imprisoned chatelaine and the four knights; decorated initial 'O'(r oez) with ivy. Image taken from f. 204v of Continuations of the Roman des... More
Annunciation to the shepherds from BL YT 45, f. 53v
Detail of a miniature of the Annunciation to the shepherds, at the beginning of Terce in the Hours of the Virgin. Image taken from f. 53v of Book of Hours, Use of Paris (The 'Hours of Nicolas Rolin'). Written i... More
Two knights and two horses fighting from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 42v
Detail of a miniature of two knights fighting on foot with swords, while their horses are fighting each other on hind legs. Image taken from f. 42v of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in L... More
Fall of Lucifer from BL Harley 1310, f. 1
Miniature of the Fall of Lucifer and the rebel angels, decorated initial 'T'(ous), and full foliate borders including two angels supporting heraldic arms in the lower margin, at the beginning of Jacques Legrand... More
Daughters of Diodicias from BL Royal 19 C IX, f. 8
Miniature of Albina and other daughters of Diodicias disembarking from a ship in Britain, with two giants and Brutus and his followers arriving in another ship, with a foliate initial 'E'(n), and a full border,... More
Bear from BL Sloane 2435, f. 48v
Detail of initial with a man with a bear on a lead. Image taken from f. 48v of Le Régime du corps (ff. 1-75v); Image du monde (ff. 77-133v). Written in French (Walloon dialect). Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was... More
Anthropomorphic initial from BL Harley 7399, f. 4
Initial B(ENIST) with anthropomorphic and zoomorphic features and interlace decoration, and coloured drawings of a cock and a plant. Image taken from f. 4 of A collection of French 'airs de cour'. Written in Fr... More
Royal arms of England from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 70v
Marginal image of an inverted mitre with a crosier indicating the death of Symon, abbot of St. Albans, and the same insignia in an upright position referring to the accession of abbot Warin, and a drawing of an... More
Siege of Jerusalem from BL Eg 2781, f. 190v
Miniature of the siege of Jerusalem by Titus, with an infant speared, and men encircled by a rope. Image taken from f. 190v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (The 'Neville of Hornby Hours'). Written in Latin and F... More
Death of Polixena from BL Royal 16 F IX, f. 85
Detail of a miniature of the death of Polixena, with a partial border and an illuminated initial 'A'(pres). Image taken from f. 85 of Historia destructionis Troiae in a French translation. Written in French. T... More
Virgin Mary and Gabriel from BL YT 13, f. 132v
Bas-de-page scene of Gabriel announcing to Mary her impending death. Image taken from f. 132v of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymouth Hours'). Written in Latin and French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928... More
Wolves from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 29
Detail of a miniature in two registers: above, wolves; below: a man standing on a garment, and birds in a nest. Image taken from f. 29 of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Latin and Fren... More
Christ at table from BL YT 13, f. 106
Miniature of the Feast in the house of Simon, with Christ at table between a man and a woman, while Mary Magdalen, with a gold casket by her, kneels and washes Christ's feet, with a bas-de-page scene of John th... More
Manticore from BL Royal 12 F XIII, f. 24v
Detail of a miniature of a manticore, a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a man, and the tail of a scorpion. Image taken from f. 24v of Bestiary (ff. 3-141), Lapidary (ff. 141v-149). Written in Lati... More
Cyrus and his troops from BL Royal 16 G IX, f. 76v
Detail of a miniature of Cyrus and his troops in a phalanx, and an illuminated initial 'T'(andis). Image taken from f. 76v of Cyropaedia (Cyropédie). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Head of a woman from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 7
Detail of an historiated initial 'P'(ur) with the head of a woman, and a grotesque head. Image taken from f. 7 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manus... More
Abraham and Sarah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Abraham and Sarah, after she has been told that she is with child, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 10v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French im... More
Seven angels with golden vials from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 170v
Detail of a miniature of the seven angels holding the golden vials, in illustration of Revelation 15:7. Image taken from f. 170v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. ... More
Death of Solomon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 66v
Detail of a lower register miniature of the death of Solomon. Image taken from f. 66v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 224
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk of Pisa, having left his bride to become a monk after the appearance of the Virgin at his wedding, who scolded him for deserting her. Image taken from f. 224 of ... More
David and Bathsheba from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 57
Detail of an upper register miniature of David and Bathsheba lying together in bed. Image taken from f. 57 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manu... More
God enthroned, with elders from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 122
Detail of a miniature of God enthroned in a mandorla, with the four beasts of Ezekiel's vision, with twelve elders below casting down their crowns. Image taken from f. 122 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the... More
Baptism of Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 190v
Miniature of the Baptism of Christ, with an historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing the bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80, and a bas-de-page drawing of a unicorn and a lion. Image taken from f. 190v... More
Ships from BL Royal 20 D I, f. 176v
Detail of a miniature of ships being wrecked during a storm at sea. Image taken from f. 176v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, part 3 of the second redaction. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Charles Martel from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 119v
Miniature of the death-bed of Charles Martel. Image taken from f. 119v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consist... More
Crusaders from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 316v
Detail of a miniature of Crusaders in flight in a wood. Image taken from f. 316v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collectio... More
Execution of Brunhilda from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 87
Detail of a miniature of Brunhilda being dragged by hands and hair behind a horse, at the beginning of chapter 20 of book 4. Image taken from f. 87 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. Th... More
Mansur of Cordova from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 185v
Detail of a miniature of the Saracens plundering and profaning the church of St James and the punishment of the Saracens, at the beginning of chapter 10 of 'Charlemagne' book 5. Image taken from f. 185v of Chro... More
Louis the Pious from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 198v
Detail of a miniature of Louis the Pious having a prelate degraded and shorn, and Bernard being blinded, and the death of Marcoman of Brittany. Image taken from f. 198v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. W... More
Treasure from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 66
Detail of a miniature of treasure being placed in the sanctuary, and Guntram entertaining Fredegunda, with an illuminated initial 'A'(prez). Image taken from f. 66 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Writte... More
Dance of love from BL Royal 20 A XVII, f. 9
Detail of miniature Love's dance ( 'La karole damours') with ten figures dancing to drum and bagpipes. Image taken from f. 9 of Roman de la Rose (ff. 2-175v), la Bataille d'Annezin (a burlesque chanson in 50 al... More
God and Evangelists from BL Royal 19 D II, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of God enthroned holding a globe with two angels supporting a papal tiara above him, and four Evangelists writing on scrolls with their symbols, at the beginning of the prologue. Image tak... More
The Fall from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 7v
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 7v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Explusion of Adam and Eve from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise. Image taken from f. 8v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Passage of the Seine from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 136v
Detail of a miniature of an arched timber bridge over the Seine, with Enlgish archers and soldiers, and the pillage of Vitry. Image taken from f. 136v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380).... More
Templars being burnt at the stake from BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 44v
Detail of a miniature of Templars being burned at the stake. Image taken from f. 44v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Christ in Majesty - Gold leaf illuminated manuscript
Public domain reproduction of French medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Duke of True Love from BL Harley 4431, f. 143
Detail of a miniature of the Duke of True Love and his lady, in 'Le Duc des vrais amants'. Image taken from f. 143 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), ... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 4
Miniature of Christine de Pizan in her study, at the beginning of the 'Cent balades'. Image taken from f. 4 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déb... More
Exodus from Egypt from BL Royal 15 D III, f. 48
Miniature of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Image taken from f. 48 of Bible historiale, the early version. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consist... More
Isis grafting trees from BL Harley 4431, f. 107v
Detail of a miniature of Isis grafting trees, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 107v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat du livre des ... More
Orpheus and Eurydice from BL Harley 4431, f. 126v
Detail of a miniature of Orpheus looking back as he leads Eurydice from Hell, in 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 126v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff... More
Lover and lady from BL Harley 4431, f. 376
Detail of a miniature of the lover telling of his love to his lady in a garden. Image taken from f. 376 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat d... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, while outside, the ladies build the Cité des dames at the beginning of 'La Cité des dames'... More
Two Angels Displaying the Cross
Public domain reproduction of French medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Resurrection - Gold leaf illuminated manuscript
Public domain reproduction of French medieval illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Battle with sheep-horned dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 78v
Detail of a miniature of Alexander's battle with sheep-horned dragons. Image taken from f. 78v of Historia de proelis in a French translation (Le Livre et le vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre)(index Alexandre... More
Battle with dragons from BL Royal 20 B XX, f. 49v
Detail of a 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... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Cloelia from BL Royal 16 G V, f. 64v, illuminated...
Detail of a miniature of Cloelia on horseback crossing the Tiber. Image taken from f. 64v of De claris mulieribus in an anonymous French translation (Le livre de femmes nobles et renomées). Written in French. ... More
Lancaster dining with the king of Portugal from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 2...
Miniature of the duke of Lancaster dining with the king of Portugal. Image taken from f. 244v of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French.