Man handing a cloth to a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Messenger delivering a letter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 252
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
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
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
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
Bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 50
Detail of a painting of a bird, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 50 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Performers from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of performers: a man with a pipe and tabor, another with pipes, and a woman balancing on sword points. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the ... More
Monk giving a chalice and host to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV,...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving a chalice and a host to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
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
Dragon attacking castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dragon attacking a castle. Image taken from f. 88v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Man bringing a letter to a hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a letter to a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Knight slaying a dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight slaying a dragon, while a lion waits nearby. Image taken from f. 81 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Woman approaching a windmill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman approaching a windmill with a sack of grain. Image taken from f. 70v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40v
Detail of a painting of a seated rabbit with a scroll in its mouth. Image taken from f. 40v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Two rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 60
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits binding a semi-naked man. Image taken from f. 60 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Two monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 289
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two monks, one in the doorway of a church. Image taken from f. 289 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Animals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese dragging a fox supported by women, in front of a cock and behind a rabbit, each with a mace. Image taken from f. 49 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the '... More
Hounds pursuing a rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 217
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of hounds pursuing a rabbit. Image taken from f. 217 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Pope and cardinals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Miniature of the pope and cardinals, with a bas-de-page scene of people outside a building. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Nun visiting hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 130v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a nun visiting a hermit. Image taken from f. 130v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Man taking off a woman's shoe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 146v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking off a woman's shoe. Image taken from f. 146v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Three monks searching from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 282
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks searching. Image taken from f. 282 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Geese hanging a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 48v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of geese hanging a fox, a goose with a bow and arrow, and a cock and chicken watching. Image taken from f. 48v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Dec... More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Priest from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 167
Detail of a miniature of a priest at an altar, and two men standing behind, one with a raised arm. Image taken from f. 167 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written ... More
Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman carding wool. Image taken from f. 138 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Four monks at a lecturn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 290
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four monks at a lecturn, with a large bird on a building. Image taken from f. 290 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin... More
Rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two rabbits dragging a naked man by the heels; another rabbit walks behind. Image taken from f. 61 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals').... More
Three monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 281v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks. Image taken from f. 281v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Monk leading hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 118v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk with a crozier leading the sinful hermit from his cave. Image taken from f. 118v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in... More
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
Rabbit beheading a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 61v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a rabbit beheading a man. Image taken from f. 61v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
King chasing a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted king with a horn chasing a stag while hunting. Image taken from f. 229 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Devil tempting a sleeping monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 221
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil tempting a sleeping monk. Image taken from f. 221 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
An amorous encounter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman at a spinning wheel being kissed by a man while patting her on the bottom. Image taken from f. 139 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decr... More
Pope and cardinals from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of the pope and cardinals. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Two knights fighting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 304v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting. Image taken from f. 304v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Messenger from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 3v
Detail of the bottom border of the folio with a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering a letter to a man seated at a desk. Image taken from f. 3v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Seated man taking dictation from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 307
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated man taking dictation from a woman. Image taken from f. 307 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roya... More
Group of people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 25v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people, one holding a dish and a pot. Image taken from f. 25v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Bishop expelling a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop expelling a devil from a church tower. Image taken from f. 242 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Blind man and a boy from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 219
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man and a boy seated on a bench eating, with a church in the background. Image taken from f. 219 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Man and woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 186
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 186 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Two men embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 310v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men embracing, as their horses are held by attendants. Image taken from f. 310v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Archer shooting a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 203
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer shooting a man, with a running rabbit between them; another man stands by with a stick and a cloak. Image taken from f. 203 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordi... More
Lion and archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 34v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and an archer shooting at a bird. Image taken from f. 34v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Man and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 194
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man speaking to the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 194 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Man taking a woman by the hand from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 139v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking a woman by the hand. Image taken from f. 139v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Devil and Dunstan from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 248
Bas-de-page scene from the legend of Dunstan. Dunstan sits before a stand painting a picture of an insect. The devil, disguised as an injured man, tries to distract him from his work. Image taken from f. 248 o... More
Two ships from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 19
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two ships engaged in a battle. Image taken from f. 19 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Hermit in a cave from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 117v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a sinful hermit, naked and transformed into a hairy wild man, crawling into a cave. Image taken from f. 117v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield De... More
Two men before a bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 251
Detail of a miniature of two men standing before a bishop. Image taken from f. 251 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Reynard the Fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Reynard the Fox, with a fox wearing a bishop's mitre and carrying a crozier preaching to birds, including falcons, chickens, geese, a stork and a swan. On the right, fox runs t... More
Marriage from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 229v
Detail of a miniature of a priest marrying a couple. Image taken from f. 229v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Two men chopping down a tree from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 100v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men chopping down a tree with axes. Image taken from f. 100v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Man and woman holding hands from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 311v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman holding hands, as two men look on. Image taken from f. 311v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Monk driving off a devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 247
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk driving off a devil with a cudgel. Image taken from f. 247 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Man embracing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 109v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a bucket embracing a woman, while putting something into the cooking pot behind her. Image taken from f. 109v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'S... More
Woman approaching a windmill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 70v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman approaching a windmill with a sack of grain. Image taken from f. 70v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mermaid from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 47
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mermaid. Image taken from f. 47 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 263
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil between two buildings. Image taken from f. 263 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Virgin Mary and angels punishing devils from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary and an angel punishing devils. Image taken from f. 225v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More