Grotesque hybrids from BL Royal 19 C VI, f. 17
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesque hybrids heading into battle (one with an ape sitting on his back), at the beginning of the prologue addressed to Henry VII. Image taken from f. 17 of Anabasis. Wri... More
Hybrids and a knight from BL Royal 20 C VI, f. 4v
Detail of bas-de-page drawings of two hybrids, and an armoured knight holding a shield and banner. Image taken from f. 4v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known a... More
Virgin Mary from BL YT 13, f. 166
Bas-de-page scene of a the husband holding up a cross, while two devils flee before his wife, with a caption reading, ‘Cy monster lo[m]me et sa fe[m]me la seinte croyz au deable cu[m] il les vient te[m]pt[er] e... More
The Persian women from BL Stowe 54, f. 256v
Bas-de-page miniature of the Persian women sending their husbands back into battle. Image taken from f. 256v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Medea and Jason from BL Stowe 54, f. 44
Bas-de-page miniature of Medea in her chariot killing her children in front of Jason at the table. Image taken from f. 44 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
The Trojan horse from BL Stowe 54, f. 201v
Bas-de-page miniature of the Greeks building the wooden horse outside the walls of Troy. Image taken from f. 201v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Battle with centaur from BL Stowe 54, f. 116
Bas-de-page miniature of the Greeks and Trojan; Diomedes kills the centaur. Image taken from f. 116 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Lewd hermit from BL YT 13, f. 177
Bas-de-page scene of a hermit lewdly embracing a miller’s wife, with a caption reading, ‘…resc. lecherie. ou omidice. et entitiun du meindre…’ Image taken from f. 177 of Book of Hours, Use of Sarum ('The Taymou... More
Paris and Helen in Troy from BL Stowe 54, f. 64
Bas-de-page miniature of the celebrations in Troy on the return of Paris with Helen. Image taken from f. 64 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tydeus and Eteocles from BL Stowe 54, f. 10
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus, fully-armed, approaching King Eteocles at his table. Image taken from f. 10 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Amphiaraus swallowed up by the earth from BL Stowe 54, f. 22
Bas-de-page miniature of Amphiaraus on his horse-drawn chariot falling into the abyss while fighting against the Thebans. Image taken from f. 22 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Battle from BL Stowe 54, f. 284v
Bas-de-page minature of a battle between the Romans and Gauls; Marcus Valerius attacked by a crow. Image taken from f. 284v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tournament with ladies watching from BL Add 12228, ff. 214v-215
Two-page bas-de-page scene of jousting with lades watching. Image taken from ff. 214v-215 of Guiron le Courtois (index Palamedes, Meliadus). Written in French.
Theseus and the Minotaur from BL Stowe 54, f. 239
Bas-de-page miniature of Theseus slaying the Minotaur, with Ariadne behind him, from the story of Aeneas. Image taken from f. 239 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Presentation in the Temple from BL Add 18196, f. 9, f. 9
Historiated ~bas-de-page~ of the Presentation in the Temple (lower centre). Image taken from f. 9 of Cutting from a Bolognese manuscript. The Presentation in the Temple, also known as the Purification of the V... More
Virgin Mary from BL YT 13, f. 173v
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary pulling a cord that binds the hands and feet of a devil sitting on a small hill, with a caption reading, ‘Cy deliure n[ost]re dame le moine hors des liens et relie en sun le... More
The first destruction of Troy from BL Stowe 54, f. 42
Bas-de-page miniature of the murder of King Laomedon and the sack of Troy by Hercules. Image taken from f. 42 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Oedipus at Delphi from BL Stowe 54, f. 3
Bas-de-page miniature of Oedipus kneeling before the Delphic oracle with guards in the background. Image taken from f. 3 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tournament scene from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 3
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of people at a tournament. Image taken from f. 3 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Dido prepares for death from BL Stowe 54, f. 237v
Bas-de-page miniature of Dido climbing onto the couch which is to become her funeral pyre. Image taken from f. 237v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Death of Troilus from BL Stowe 54, f. 173v
Bas-de-page miniature of Troilus being dragged behind Hercules' horse. Image taken from f. 173v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Athenians besiege Thebes from BL Stowe 54, f. 24
Bas-de-page miniature of the Athenians conquering Thebes. Image taken from f. 24 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Ulysses and Diomedes from BL Stowe 54, f. 76
Bas-de-page miniature of Ulysses and Diomedes under the golden pine, arranging a truce with Priam. Image taken from f. 76 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Musicians from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 179
Bas-de-page scene of three musicians, two with trumpets, a third with cymbals. Image taken from f. 179 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Polynices wounding Eteocles from BL Stowe 54, f. 22v
Bas-de-page miniature of the battle between the brothers, Polynices and Eteocles. Image taken from f. 22v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Knight and a hybrid from BL Royal 20 C VI, f. 11
Detail of bas-de-page drawings of a knight holding a shield and banner, and a hybrid. Image taken from f. 11 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal C... More
Battle between Tydeus and knights from BL Stowe 54, f. 12
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus defending himself against the knights of King Eteocles. Image taken from f. 12 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Jousting from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 89
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of jousting, with a grotesque above, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 89 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French... More
Hercules and the giant from BL Stowe 54, f. 30
Bas-de-page miniature of Hercules killing the giant. Image taken from f. 30 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Oedipus and the Sphinx from BL Stowe 54, f. 3v
Bas-de-page miniature of Oedipus on a horse encountering the Sphinx outside Thebes. Image taken from f. 3v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Death of Achilles and Antilogus from BL Stowe 54, f. 178
Bas-de-page miniature of the murder of Achilles and Antilogus in a temple. Image taken from f. 178 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tydeus and the daughter of King Lycurgus from BL Stowe 54, f. 13
Bas-de-page miniature of Tydeus and Lycurgus' daughter in the orchard. Image taken from f. 13 of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Tournament scene from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 3
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of people at a tournament. Image taken from f. 3 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
The Tiger of Thebes is killed from BL Stowe 54, f. 20v
Bas-de-page miniature of the Tiger of Thebes being killed by Adrastus' men. Image taken from f. 20v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Mont Saint-Michel burning from BL Add 10289, f. 45v
Bas-de-page drawing of the church of Mont Saint-Michel with red flames, illustrating the third miracle (see f. 46 of the text) where the relics of the archangel reappear after they are lost in a fire. Image tak... More
Hercules is offered an olive branch from BL Stowe 54, f. 28v
Bas-de-page miniature of Hercules receiving an olive branch from a messenger of the queen of the Amazons. Image taken from f. 28v of Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César. Written in French.
Mounted man approaching king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 297
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted man approaching a king and two women. Image taken from f. 297 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Man shooting at a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 159v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man shooting at a stag. Image taken from f. 159v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Men clubbing a wolf and a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 234
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men clubbing at a wolf and a lion who are carrying off two children. Image taken from f. 234 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writt... More
Seated lady and knights from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 103
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated lady gesturing towards two knights, who blow horns. Image taken from f. 103 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Archers shooting at a castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 120
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two archers shooting at a defended castle; below, two lions carry off children. Image taken from f. 120 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decreta... More
Man in a stream from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 232v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man standing in a stream; the infant he was carrying has been carried off by a dog, and another small child watches from the opposite bank. Image taken from f. 232v of Decreta... More
Two men carrying another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 93
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men carrying another, playing a pipe and drum on a pole. Image taken from f. 93 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Lion begging from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion sitting up and begging before the knight. Image taken from f. 81v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Monkeys from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 149
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of monkeys interfering with a traveller's pack while he sleeps. Image taken from f. 149 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 256
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king with a hunting horn standing beside a lady; to their right a man bears a stag's head on a pole. Image taken from f. 256 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (... More
Monk and man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 23v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk meeting another man; they enter a building. Image taken from f. 23v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The ... More
Dyer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 141
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dyer at work, filling a pot with water from a well. Image taken from f. 141 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Monk giving communion to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 286v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving communion to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
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
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 256
Bas-de-page scene of a king with a hunting horn standing beside a lady; to their right a man bears a stag's head on a pole. Image taken from f. 256 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfi... More
Reynard the Fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Reynard the Fox, wearing a bishop's mitre and carrying a crozier, preaching to birds, including falcons, chickens, geese, a stork and a swan. Image taken from f. 49v of Decretal... More
Men outside a church from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 9
Bas-de-page scene of a group of men outside a church, one pulling a garment off of the other. Image taken from f. 9 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Mounted knight returning with king's head from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 86
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted knight returning to his own king and lady, carrying the head of the king he has killed. Image taken from f. 86 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'S... 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
Virgin and knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 215v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary putting a helmet on a knight, while an angel stands behind her. Image taken from f. 215v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Man driving oxen from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 262v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man driving an oxen and sheep past a crippled and a king. Image taken from f. 262v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 111
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer, and a man with a stick and a ball. Image taken from f. 111 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
King rejecting people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 240
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king rejecting a group of four people. Image taken from f. 240 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Man ringing church bell from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 257
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man ringing a church bell with another kneeling behind him; to their right, a priest is at an altar. Image taken from f. 257 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (... More
Castle and grotesques from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 2v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a castle flanked by grotesques. Image taken from f. 2v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Knight riding from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 216
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight in armour riding on an horse. Image taken from f. 216 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Man with a stick from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 169v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a stick following another on horseback. Image taken from f. 169v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
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
Bird eating a snail from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 46v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bird eating a snail, a grotesque, etc. Image taken from f. 46v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 123v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men approaching a sleeping woman and children guarded by a lion. Image taken from f. 123v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Knight killing a king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 312v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing a king. Image taken from f. 312v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Two men wrestling from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two semi-naked men wrestling. Image taken from f. 58v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
King from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and another man before a hill covered in sticks. Image taken from f. 40v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Bishop in bed from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 241
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop sleeping in his bed, with angels surrounding him. Image taken from f. 241 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 24v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men seated in a building. Image taken from f. 24v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Man attacking a boar and a bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 298v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man attacking a boar and a bear. Image taken from f. 298v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Man handing a cloth from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
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 Manuscript Collectio... More
Lady and unicorn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 153
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady and a unicorn. Image taken from f. 153 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Woman presenting a child from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 10
Bas-de-page scene of a woman presenting a child to a man. Image taken from f. 10 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
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
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
Abbot blessing monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 224v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an abbot blessing a group of monks. Image taken from f. 224v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Spoonbill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 160
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a spoonbill. Image taken from f. 160 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Man shooting at monster from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 128
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man shooting at a multi-headed monster. Image taken from f. 128 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
King hawking from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 254
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted king, hawking, coming upon two stags feeding. Image taken from f. 254 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Knight killing giant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 87v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing an armoured giant with an axe. Image taken from f. 87v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Lady finding a slain knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 105v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady finding a slain knight. Image taken from f. 105v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
People at a table from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 37
Bas-de-page scene of people dining 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, also k... More
Man and woman conversing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 84
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman conversing. Image taken from f. 84 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
King leading a couple from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 27v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king leading a couple to church. Image taken from f. 27v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Three men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 231v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man seated on a hillock between two others. Image taken from f. 231v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Bishop and clerks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop standing at an altar, with two clerks at a lectern. Image taken from f. 242v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in L... More
Fox dressed as a palmer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 56
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a fox dressed as a palmer approaching a lion. Image taken from f. 56 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Women outside building from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 69v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of women outside a building Image taken from f. 69v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Two men sawing a plank from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 99v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men sawing a plank with a two-handed saw. Image taken from f. 99v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
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
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
Man attacking an ox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 294v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man attacking an ox with a sword. Image taken from f. 294v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Stag bearing the image of Christ from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 230
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man, dismounted from his horse, kneeling before a stag who bears the image of Christ between its horns. Image taken from f. 230 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinari... More
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
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
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
Two foxes from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 56v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two foxes, with another dead between them. Image taken from f. 56v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Monk carrying a dead nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 183v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk carrying a dead nun to her tomb. Image taken from f. 183v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More