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Originals in PR12, LOT 6634. Public domain photograph of Paris Exposition Universelle, 1889, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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Das Schwert geht an Arthur aus BL Add 10292, f. 100

Der Erzbischof reicht Arthur das Schwert vor das Volk. Die Inschrift auf dem Stein lautet: "Wer dieses Schwert auszieht, wird König des Landes sein". Bild von f. 100 von L 'estoire del Saint Graal (ff. 1-76); L... Mehr

Szenen aus der römischen Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 179

Miniature with six scenes from Roman history. Image taken from f. 179 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Written in Fren... Mehr

Die Schlacht auf der Salisbury-Ebene von BL Add 10294, f. 93

Miniatur der Schlacht zwischen König Artus und Mordred's Armeen auf der Ebene von Salisbury. Bild von f. 93 von La Queste del Saint Graal (ff. 2-53); Morte Artu (ff. 53-96). Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Ankunft von Rollo in der Normandie von BL YT 33, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of the arrival of Duke Rollo in Normandy, with the city of Rouen on the left. Image taken from f. 1 of Grande Chronique de Normandie. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) w... Mehr

Lancelot aus BL Royal 14 E III, f. 146

Detail of a miniature of Lancelot in conversation with a lady who is holding a small black and white dog. Image taken from f. 146 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in Fr... Mehr

Gent von 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... Mehr

Cleriadus und Meliadice aus BL Royal 20 C II, f. 159

Detail of a miniature of Cleriadus and Meliadice with three pairs of dancers. Image taken from f. 159 of Cleriadus et Meliadice, Historia Apollonii regis Tyri. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... Mehr

Schlacht von Hastings aus BL YT 33, f. 155v

Detail of a miniature of the Battle of Hastings. Image taken from f. 155v of Grande Chronique de Normandie. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who as... Mehr

Szenen aus der Geschichte von BL Harley 4374, f. 88

Miniature, prefacing Book II, arranged in three registers: 'Octovien' (Augustus) holding court; Fulvius Flaccus at the siege of Capua; the capture of Capua. Arms of Philippe de Comines (quartered with that of ... Mehr

Mass from BL YT 11, f. 6v - Public domain dedication image

Miniature of a mass attended by officials of a nunnery inside a church. On the right, a priest, in chasuble, is at the altar, with a deacon, an abbess with book and crozier, and nuns, including the sacristan pu... Mehr

Detail aus BL Sloane 1977, f. 50

Detail of the upper 2 registers of a full-page miniature with scenes of various medical consultations, including a physician holding up a urine glass. Image taken from f. 50 of Circa instans (index Herbal). Wri... Mehr

Arthur, Guinevere und Lancelot aus BL Royal 14 E III, f. 89

Detail of a miniature of Arthur and Guinevere at a banquet, while Lancelot kneels before them, requesting permission to leave the court, with a rebec player in the margin. Image taken from f. 89 of Estoire del ... Mehr

Glücksrad von BL Stowe 54, f. 197

Detail einer Miniatur des Glücksrades. Bild aus f. 197 der Histoire ancienne jusqu 'à César. Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Nascien from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 68

Detail of a miniature of an admiral in a passing ship giving Nascien some food. Image taken from f. 68 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscr... Mehr

Szene aus der römischen Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 179

Detail of the centre section of the miniatures: the spend-thrift son of Aesopus, the tragedian, feasts on costly song birds. Image taken from f. 179 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index M... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Detail of a miniature with a scene from Roman history. Image taken from f. 123 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Writte... Mehr

Buße, Frömmigkeit und Kontemplation aus BL YT 11, f. 29

Detail of a miniature divided in four compartments: a nun's vision of the Trinity. Image taken from f. 29 of 'La Sainte Abbaye' (ff. 2-7); a treatise on love (ff. 7-28); Livres de l'estat de l'ame (ff. 28v-51v)... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Detail of a miniature with a scene from Roman history. Image taken from f. 123 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Writte... Mehr

Schwarzes Pferd aus BL Royal 19 B XV, f. 10

Miniature of John with a symbol of Luke and the vision of the Black Horse, a portent of famine, illustrating the opening of the Third Seal (Revelation 6: 5). Image taken from f. 10 of Apocalypse, with commentar... Mehr

Wilhelm der Eroberer und Wilhelm Rufus aus BL YT 33, f. 176

Detail of a miniature of the funeral of William the Conqueror in the Abbaye aux hommes at Caen; on the right, a miniature of Lanfranc crowning William Rufus before a watching group of men, from the Grande Chron... Mehr

Rollo und seine Nachfahren von BL Royal 14 B VI, Membrane 5

Detail from the roll of the dukes of Normandy: Rollo, William, and Richard, with seven roundels showing Richard's children. Image taken from Membrane 5 of Genealogical roll of the kings of England. Written in ... Mehr

Liebesgericht aus BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of a lady Jeunesse presenting the author to lord Bel Accueil and lady Plaisance and their court, with a full border with two mottos, 'La plus eure' and 'Dieu et mon droit', the arms of Edw... Mehr

Pygmalion kniet vor der Statue von BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 138v

Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion kneeling before the statue. Image taken from f. 138v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists ... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Miniatures with four scenes from Roman history. Image taken from f. 123 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Written in Fr... Mehr

Krippe von BL Harley 4382, f. 159

Detail of a miniature of the Nativity of Christ. Image taken from f. 159 of Bible historiale (vol. 2). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the B... Mehr

Greifen mit Alexander von BL Royal 20 A V, f. 70v

Miniature of griffins carrying Alexander into the heavens. Image taken from f. 70v of Roman d'Alexandre en Prose, imperfect at the end (index Le Livre et la vraye hystoire du bon roy Alixandre, Alexander Romanc... Mehr

Galahad aus BL Royal 14 E III, f. 91

Detail of a miniature of Galahad withdrawing a sword from a floating marble block, while a mounted young woman arrives to question Lancelot. Image taken from f. 91 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Sain... Mehr

Creation from BL Eg 1894, f. 1 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of a miniature in the upper register on the right side, of the Second day of Creation, with God creating the firmament in the midst of the waters. Image taken from f. 1 of Egerton Genesis Picture Book. W... Mehr

Krönung Heinrich IV. aus BL Royal 18 E II, f. 404

Detail of a miniature of the coronation of Henry IV of England, at the beginning of chapter 78. Image taken from f. 404 of Chroniques. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... Mehr

Schlacht von Coquerel ab BL YT 35, f. 71

Detail of a miniature of the Battle of Coquerel, from Jean Cuvelier's Chanson de Bertrand du Guesclin. Image taken from f. 71 of La chanson de Bertrand du Guesclin. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (183... Mehr

König Nascien erhält Brot auf See aus BL Add 10292, f. 56v

Miniatur von König Nascien allein in einem Boot, das vom Kommandanten eines Schiffes mit Brot versorgt wird. Bild von f. 56v von L 'estoire del Saint Graal (ff. 1-76); L 'estoire de Merlin (ff. 76-216). Geschri... Mehr

Szene aus der römischen Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 139

Detail of the lower right-hand section of the miniature: a Roman woman pleads for repeal of the Oppian law. Image taken from f. 139 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index... Mehr

Szenen aus der Geschichte von BL Harley 4374, f. 161

Miniature, prefacing Book III, arranged in three registers: Emilius Lepidus in battle whilst a child; Marcus Cato, as a child, witnessing Sulla's cruelties; Caius Cassius hits Sulla's son Faustus Sulla for defe... Mehr

Apothekenladen von BL Sloane 1977, f. 49v

Miniature of an apothecary's shop with apothecary jars and boxes on shelves, a seated man holding a cover jar, and a flat dish on a hook used for mixing ingredients. Image taken from f. 49v of Circa instans (in... Mehr

Liebesschloss aus BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Detail of a miniature of the Castle of Love, with the lover addressing three women. Image taken from f. 188 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un ... Mehr

Christus predigt aus BL Royal 20 D V, f. 31v

Detail of a miniature of Christ preaching. Image taken from f. 31v of Les omelies Saint Grégoire pape. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of ove... Mehr

Vilenie aus BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 6

Detail of a miniature of Vilenie (Villainy, Abuse, Baseness) offering the Lover (L'Amans) a potion. Image taken from f. 6 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known ... Mehr

Engel drehen die Achse der Welt von BL Harley 4940, f. 28

Diagram with angels turning the axis of the world. Image taken from f. 28 of Breviari d'amor. Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Li... Mehr

Christus und Jünger aus BL Royal 20 D V, f. 27

Detail of a miniature of Christ and his disciples standing. Image taken from f. 27 of Les omelies Saint Grégoire pape. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection,... Mehr

Esther von BL Harley 4381, f. 250

Detail of miniature of Esther pleading with king Ahasuerus. Image taken from f. 250 of Bible historiale (vol. 1). Written in French, with some Latin for frontispiece. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a col... Mehr

Römische Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 123

Detail of a miniature with two scenes from Roman history. Image taken from f. 123 of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta et Dicta Memorabilia) (part 2, vol. 1). Wri... Mehr

Szenen aus der römischen Geschichte von BL Harley 4375, f. 179

Detail of the centre section of the miniatures: the spend-thrift son of Aesopus, the tragedian, feasts on costly song birds, and a Roman woman pleads for repeal of the Oppian law. Image taken from f. 179 of Les... Mehr

Merlin steht vor König Arthur aus BL Add 10292, f. 200v

Bild von Merlin, der als Kind verkleidet vor König Arthur und seinen Baronen steht. Bild aus f. 200v von L 'estoire del Saint Graal (ff. 1-76); L 'estoire de Merlin (ff. 76-216). Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Vorlesung aus 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... Mehr

Schöpfung aus 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... Mehr

Hl. Benedikt aus 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... Mehr

Szenen aus der Legende des heiligen Vinzenz von Saragossa und die Gesc...

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, 14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Heinrich I. aus BL Royal 14 B V, Membran 5

Detail from the roll of king Henry I, his wife Maud (or Matilda), their son William and daughter Maud (or Matilda). Image taken from Membrane 5 of Genealogical chronicle of the English Kings. Written in French.... Mehr

Xystus aus BL Royal 20 D VI, f. 83

Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(e fu) of Xystus before the Emperor Decius. Image taken from f. 83 of Lives of the Saints. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... Mehr

Simeon aus BL Royal 20 D VI, f. 222v

Detail of an historiated initial 'S'(eint) of Simeon on his pillar, with the pilgrims below. Image taken from f. 222v of Lives of the Saints. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known a... Mehr

Simon Magus, Peter und Paul aus BL Royal 20 D VI, f. 1

Detail of a historiated initial 'Q'(uant) of Simon Magus and Peter and Paul before Nero, at the beginning of the rubric 'Ci commence li escris de seint Pere et de seint Pol encontre Symon Mague devant lempereo... Mehr

Antichrist aus BL Royal 20 D VI, f. 232v

Detail of an historiated initial 'V'(os) of the Antichrist killing the saints. Image taken from f. 232v of Lives of the Saints. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Co... Mehr

Sieben Engel aus BL Royal 19 B XV, f. 28

Detail of a miniature of seven angels with plague vials, and seven angels with harps. Image taken from f. 28 of Apocalypse, with commentary (The 'Queen Mary Apocalypse'), with the prologue of Gilbert de la Porr... Mehr

Farbzeichnungen von BL Harley 4402, f. 25

Detail of coloured drawings at the beginning of Le Temple de Boccace, with an angel addressing the author, Georges Chastellain (index George Chastelain), asleep on a bench, with a scroll inscribed 'lieve toy su... Mehr

Antiochus und seine Tochter aus BL Royal 20 C II, f. 210

Detail of a miniature of king Antiochus assaulting his daughter in her chamber, with a full border containing a space left for a shield of arms, and a foliate initial 'I'(l estoit), at the beginning of the Hist... Mehr

Josias von Spanien von BL Harley 4903, f. 186v

Detail of a miniature of Josias of Spain, in armour and with shield, encountering the queen and her retinue hunting, hounds attacking a stag to the right, butterfly and birds in the trees; decorated initial 'O'... Mehr

Papst und christlicher Kaiser aus BL Royal 14 D I, f. 224v

Miniature of an emperor kneeling before a Pope, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'P'(our ce que). Image taken from f. 224v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). W... Mehr

The doctor indulged with his favorite scene, British Cartoon Print

Der Cartoon zeigt den Geistlichen Dr. Richard Price, der auf einer Krone kniet und einen Dämon auf dem Rücken trägt, durch ein Guckloch in das königliche Schlafzimmer in Versailles blickt und dabei zusieht, wie... Mehr

Tod des Sanguius aus BL YT 12, f. 99v

Detail of an historiated initial 'N' of the death of Sanguius, who is beign murdered by his chamberlains. Image taken from f. 99v of Histoire d'Outremer, continued to 1232. Written in French. Henry Yates Thomp... Mehr

Arthur und Guinevere aus BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 207

Detail of a miniature of a damsel bringing news to Arthur and Guinevere. Image taken from f. 207 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, c... Mehr

Karl der Große und seine Barone von BL Royal 16 G II, f. 40v

Detail of a miniature of Charlemagne enthroned consulting his barons, with a partial border, a foliate initial 'E'(n ceste), and an instruction to illuminator reading 'Icy soit fait ung palaiz ou le roy Charlem... Mehr

Christus aus BL Royal 20 B IV, f. 78

Detail einer Miniatur Christi mit beleidigten Pharisäern. Bild aus f. 78 von Meditationes vitae Christi (Le Livre doré des meditations de la vie de nostre seigneur Jesu Christ). Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Wilhelm der Eroberer aus 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... Mehr

Sternzeichen-Rad von BL Royal 19 C I, f. 37

Detail of a miniature of a zodiac wheel. Image taken from f. 37 of Breviari d'Amor. Written in French (Occitan) (Provencal). The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of ... Mehr

Feuchtkrankenschwester aus BL Sloane 2435, f. 28v

Detail of historiated initial 'A' with the choosing a wet-nurse: A noble woman tests the exposed breast of a propective nurse. Image taken from f. 28v of Le Régime du corps (ff. 1-75v); Image du monde (ff. 77-1... Mehr

Christus und die Geldverleiher von BL Royal 20 B IV, f. 82

Detail einer Miniatur von Christus und den Geldverleihern im Tempel. Bild aus f. 82 von Meditationes vitae Christi (Le Livre doré des meditations de la vie de nostre seigneur Jesu Christ). Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Krönung von Foulques aus BL YT 12, f. 82v

Detail of an historiated initial 'B' of the crowning and anointing of Foulques. Image taken from f. 82v of Histoire d'Outremer, continued to 1232. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a Brit... Mehr

Cyrus und seine Truppen von 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... Mehr

König von Ungarn von 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... Mehr

Arthur aus BL Add 38117, f. 73v

Detail eines historisierten Anfangsbuchstabens "O" von Arthur, der das Schwert aus dem Stein zieht. Bild von f. 73v von Joseph d 'Arimathie (ff. 1-18), Le Livre de Merlin (ff. 18v-74), Suite de Merlin (ff. 74-2... Mehr

Sieben Engel mit Trompeten aus BL Royal 15 D II, f. 136v

Detail of a miniature of seven angels with golden trumpets, as the first prepares to sound his trumpet, in illustration of Revelation 8:7. Image taken from f. 136v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles... Mehr

Arthur und Guinevere aus BL Add 38117, f. 224

Detail einer Miniatur von Arthur und Guinevere. Bild von f. 224 von Joseph d 'Arimathie (ff. 1-18), Le Livre de Merlin (ff. 18v-74), Suite de Merlin (ff. 74-226), ("das Huth-Manuskript"). Geschrieben auf Französisch.

Amos from BL Royal 1 A XX, f. 190

Detail of a miniature of Amos as a shepherd, at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 190 of La bible historiale complétée, 2nd volume, imperfect. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... Mehr

Priam, Hecuba, Paris und Helen aus BL Royal 20 D I, f. 52v

Bas-de-page miniature of Priam and Hecuba meeting Paris and Helen. Image taken from f. 52v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, part 3 of the second redaction. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... Mehr

Charlemagne from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 174v

Detail of a miniature of a battle with Charlemagne taking a standard, at the beginning of chapter 9 of 'Charlemagne' book 4. Image taken from f. 174v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. ... Mehr

Französische Armee von BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 377

Detail of a miniature of the French army on the march. Image taken from f. 377 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection,... Mehr

Behandlung für den Frieden von BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 212v

Miniature of Louis the Pious treating for peace, and the sack of a town. Image taken from f. 212v of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as th... Mehr

Louis IX aus BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 422

Detail of a miniature of Louis IX washing a poor man's feet, and feeding the poor. Image taken from f. 422 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... Mehr

Dagobert from BL Royal 16 G VI, f. 107

Detail of a miniature of Dagobert making his testament. Image taken from f. 107 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection... Mehr

Mansur von Cordova aus 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... Mehr

Der Fall von BL Royal 19 D II, f. 8

Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 8 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... Mehr

Schöpfung aus BL Royal 19 D II, f. 4

Detail of a miniature of the creation of the land and sea. Image taken from f. 4 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... Mehr

Luxus und Keuschheit aus BL Royal 19 C II, f. 85v

Detail of a miniature of Joseph standing by a bed of Putiphar's wife, and Judith killing Holofernes, representing Luxury and Chastity. Image taken from f. 85v of La somme le roi, with Gospels and the Complainte... Mehr

Nahum aus BL Royal 19 D II, f. 397v

Detail of a miniature of Nahum standing in water. Image taken from f. 397v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... Mehr

Moses aus BL Royal 19 D II, f. 77

Detail of a miniature of Moses on the Mount. Image taken from f. 77 of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... Mehr

Schöpfung aus BL Royal 19 D II, f. 4v

Detail of a miniature of the creation of the sun and moon. Image taken from f. 4v of Bible historiale complétée moyenne (the 'Bible Historiale of John the Good'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... Mehr

Gott trennt Licht und Finsternis von BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 3v

Detail of a miniature of God dividing light from darkness. Image taken from f. 3v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... Mehr

Hinrichtung von Pierre de la Brosse aus BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 15

Miniature of Pierre de la Brosse hanged, at the beginning of chapter 26 of 'Philip III' book. Image taken from f. 15 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal ... Mehr

Tod Ludwigs aus BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of the death of Louis. Image taken from f. 1 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... Mehr

Verbrennung des Großmeisters aus BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 48

Detail of a miniature of the burning of the Grand Master of the Templars and another Templar. Image taken from f. 48 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal ... Mehr

Bücherverbrennung aus BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 189

Detail of a miniature of heretical books and robes of the Turlupins burnt, at the beginning of chapter 38 of 'Charles V' book. Image taken from f. 189 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380).... Mehr

Schlacht von Courtrai aus BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 34

Detail of a miniature of the battle of Courtrai. Image taken from f. 34 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Roya... Mehr

Krönung Karls VI. von BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 216

Detail of a miniature of the coronation of Charles VI. Image taken from f. 216 of Chroniques de France ou de St Denis (from 1270 to 1380). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... Mehr

Templer auf dem Scheiterhaufen von BL Royal 20 C VII, f. 44v verbrannt

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... Mehr

Richard II. und Philippe de Mézières von BL Royal 20 B VI, f. 2

Detail of a miniature of Richard II enthroned and Phillipe de Mezieres holding a banner with Holy Lamb of the new crusading order, the Order of the Passion of Jesus Christ, and presenting his treatise to the k... Mehr

Christine de Pizan von BL Harley 4431, f. 4

Detail of a 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. 4-2... Mehr