Healing of a youth's eye from BL YT 26, f. 84v
Miniature of a monk healing the eye of a youth by touching it with hairs from Cuthbert's head, from Historia ecclesiastica, bk. iv, 32, in Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 84v of Prose Lif... More
Cuthbert from BL YT 26, f. 1v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of a monk (Bede?) kissing the feet of Cuthbert, from the preface to Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 1v of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ecclesiastica (Histor... More
Detail from BL Burn 310, f. 158
Detail of decorated initial 'E'(go). Image taken from f. 158 of Historia Brittonum, Vita Gildae, and other Vitae. Written in Latin.
Decorated initial from BL Harley 6503, f. 1
Decorated initial 'H'(ortaris). Image taken from f. 1 of Liber de viris illustribus, Chronica (index Greater Chronicle), and various other historical texts. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers ... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 3735, f. 50v
Detail of a decorated initial 'O'(mnia) at the beginning of Johannes de Sacro Bosco's Algorismus. Image taken from f. 50v of Various calendarial and computistical treatises. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Ma... More
White vine initial from BL Harley 3046, f. 4
White vine initial 'I'(n explanati) in colours and gold, with a white vine border. Image taken from f. 4 of Sermons (index Homiliae). Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medi... More
Calendar from BL Harley 3735, f. 6v
January in a calendarial table, in a treatise attributed to Robert Grosseteste 'Lincolniensis': Image taken from f. 6v of Various calendarial and computistical treatises. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manus... More
Decorated initial from BL YT 26, f. 7v
Decorated initial 'P'(rincipium), from Chapter 2 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 7v of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ecclesiastica (History of the English Church an... More
Man being healed by shoes from BL YT 26, f. 80
Miniature of a man being healed by shoes belonging to Cuthbert, from Chapter 45 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 80 of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ecclesiastica (H... More
Decorated initial from BL Sloane 263, f. 2v
Decorated initial 'C'(um), at the beginning of Helperic's Astronomical treatise. Image taken from f. 2v of Astronomical treatises (ending imperfectly). Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physi... More
Cuthbert digging with a monk from BL YT 26, f. 41
Miniature of Cuthbert digging a water pit with a monk for his hermitage on the island of Farne, from Chapter 18 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 41 of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts fr... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 526, f. 28v
Decorated initial 'H'. Image taken from f. 28v of Life of Bede. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in London. The Harley Man... More
Seated scribe from BL YT 26, f. 2
Miniature of a scribe writing at a desk (thought to be Bede), from the preface to Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 2 of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ecclesiastica (His... More
Cuthbert being elected bishop, and performing a healing miracle from B...
Miniature of Cuthbert accepting the bishopric at a synod of fellow monks; miniature of a man ministering to his ailing servant with holy water blessed by Cuthbert, from Chapter 24 & 25 of Bede's prose Life of S... More
Cuthbert speaking to a crowd from BL YT 26, f. 47
Miniature of Cuthbert speaking to a crowd and giving instruction in the way of salvation to those who have come to him from across Britain, from Chapter 22 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from ... More
Emperor enthroned from BL Royal 13 A XI, f. 22
Initial 'T'(empora) of an emperor enthroned, representing perhaps a personification of Time, at the begining of book 2 of Bede's De natura rerum et ratione temporum. Image taken from f. 22 of Miscellany works o... More
Decorated initials from BL Arundel 332, f. 158
Puzzle initial 'P'(rima) and decorated initial 'H'(uius). Image taken from f. 158 of Various theological and mathematical tracts, including the prose life of Cuthbert, incomplete (ff. 74-101v), 22 miracles of C... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 7 F VI, f. 45
Detail of initial 'D'(um) with foliate decoration. Image taken from f. 45 of Liber testimonium veteris testamenti (parts 1 and 3); Sermo (f. 117); In canticum canticorum (9 excerpts)(f. 117v). Written in Latin.... More
Text page from BL YT 26, f. 75 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Text page with a coloured initial 'A'. Image taken from f. 75 of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ecclesiastica (History of the English Church and People). Written in Latin. Henry Yates Thomp... More
Cuthbert healing the wife of Hildemaer from BL YT 26, f. 33v
Miniature of Cuthbert healing the wife of Hildmaer, who was beset by demons, from Chapter 15 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 33v of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extracts from the Historia Ec... More
Puzzle initial from BL Harley 3735, f. 59
Detail of a puzzle initial 'M'(inuciaru[m]) with pen-flourishing developing into a 'J-border', at the beginning of a treatise on vulgar fractions attributed to Robertus Anglicus. Image taken from f. 59 of Vario... More
Cuthbert expelling birds from BL YT 26, f. 42v
Miniature of Cuthbert speaking to the birds and driving them away from the crops which he had sown, from Chapter 19 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 42v of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extrac... More
Puzzle initial from BL Arundel 332, f. 158
Puzzle initial 'P'(rima) and decorated initial 'H'(uius). Image taken from f. 158 of Various theological and mathematical tracts, including the prose life of Cuthbert, incomplete (ff. 74-101v), 22 miracles of C... More
An eagle brings a fish to Cuthbert from BL YT 26, f. 28v
Miniature of an eagle bringing Cuthbert and his companion a fish, which they share with the eagle, from Chapter 12 of Bede's prose Life of St Cuthbert. Image taken from f. 28v of Prose Life of Cuthbert; extrac... More
Incipit page from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 30
Titulus in gold and silver on a purple background, beginning 'Hic HIS baptiza/tus est ab Iohan/ne', and relating to a lost miniature of the Baptism of Christ. Image taken from f. 30 of Gospels, imperfect (the '... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 42
Detail of a zoomorphic initial 'Z'(acgarias), at the beginning of the list of capitula of Luke. Image taken from f. 42 of Gospels, imperfect (the 'Royal Bible'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Prayer against poison from BL Harley 2965, f. 37
Decorated initial at the beginning of the prayer against poison. Image taken from f. 37 of Extracts from the Gospels and prayers ('The Book of Nunnaminster'). Written in Latin, with English. The "BL Harley Man... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 43
Detail of an initial 'Q'(uoniam) from the incipit page, at the beginning of Luke. Image taken from f. 43 of Gospels, imperfect (the 'Royal Bible'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Harley 2965, f. 16v
Zoomorphic initial 'D' at the beginning of a prayer attributed to Pope Gregory the Great. Image taken from f. 16v of Extracts from the Gospels and prayers ('The Book of Nunnaminster'). Written in Latin, with En... More
Incipit page from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 1v
Titulus in gold and silver on a purple background, beginning 'Haec est specio/sa quadriga luci/flua', relating to a lost miniature of the symbols of the Evangelists. Image taken from f. 1v of Gospels, imperfect... More
Luke from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 43
Incipit page with a miniature of an ox, the symbol of Luke, with God the Father above, and an illuminated initial 'Q'(uoniam), at the beginning of Luke. Image taken from f. 43 of Gospels, imperfect (the 'Royal ... More
Incipit page from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 44
Titulus in gold and silver on a purple background, beginning 'Hic Gabriel an/gelus Zacharie / sacerdoti in / templo d[omi]ni ap/paruit', and relating to a lost miniature of the Annunciation to Zacharias. Image ... More
Luke from BL Royal 1 E VI, f. 43
Detail of a miniature of an ox, the symbol of Luke, with God the Father above, at the beginning of Luke. Image taken from f. 43 of Gospels, imperfect (the 'Royal Bible'). Written in Latin. In artistic depictio... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Harley 2965, f. 11
Zoomorphic initial with interlace at the beginning of John 18. Image taken from f. 11 of Extracts from the Gospels and prayers ('The Book of Nunnaminster'). Written in Latin, with English. The "BL Harley Manus... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2965, f. 4v
Decorated initial with spirals and interlace at the beginning of an extract from Luke 24. Image taken from f. 4v of Extracts from the Gospels and prayers ('The Book of Nunnaminster'). Written in Latin, with Eng... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2965, f. 38
Decorated initial at the beginning of the Lorica of Laidcenn. Image taken from f. 38 of Extracts from the Gospels and prayers ('The Book of Nunnaminster'). Written in Latin, with English. The "BL Harley Manusc... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Harley 2965, f. 16v
Detail of a zoomorphic initial 'D' at the beginning of a prayer attributed to Pope Gregory the Great. Image taken from f. 16v of Extracts from the Gospels and prayers ('The Book of Nunnaminster'). Written in La... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 125
Detail of illuminated initial 'D'([omi]ne exaudi orationem meam), with beakhead, foliate, and knotwork motifs, at Psalm 101. Image taken from f. 125 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in ... More
Headpiece from BL Arundel 547, f. 149
Decorated headpiece and initial. Image taken from f. 149 of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 144
Detail of an illuminated initial 'D'(ixit dominus domino meo), with foliate and knotwork motifs, at Psalm 109. Image taken from f. 144 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican v... More
Anthropomorphic initial from BL Arundel 547, f. 30v
Anthropomorphic initial with a man. Image taken from f. 30v of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, th... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 71
Illuminated initial 'D'(eus reppulisti nos) at Psalm 59. Image taken from f. 71 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209-211) followed by prayers... More
Headpiece from BL Arundel 547, f. 291v
Decorated headpiece and initial, and marginal drawing. Image taken from f. 291v of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particular... More
Hand from BL Arundel 547, f. 64
Headpiece and decorated initial with a hand. Image taken from f. 64 of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Ho... More
Headpiece and initial. from BL Arundel 547, f. 2
Headpiece and initial with a hand. Image taken from f. 2 of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 164
Detail of illuminated initial 'A'(d dominum cum tribularer), with foliate motifs, at Psalm 119. Image taken from f. 164 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a ... More
The Evangelist St. Luke - miniature, medieval manuscript
Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description. St. Mark was a disciple of St. Peter and is believed to have accompanied him on his missi... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 181
Detail of illuminated initial 'B'(enedictus), with foliate motifs, at Psalm 143. Image taken from f. 181 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 144
Illuminated initial 'D'(ixit dominus domino meo), with foliate and knotwork motifs, at Psalm 109. Image taken from f. 144 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with ... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 64v
Detail of illuminated initial 'D'(eus in nomine tuo saluum me fac) at Psalm 53. Image taken from f. 64v of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209-... More
Siren from BL Arundel 547, f. 47v
Zoomorphic initial with a siren. Image taken from f. 47v of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2... More
Siren from BL Arundel 547, f. 89
Zoomorphic initial with a siren. Image taken from f. 89 of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2n... More
Decorated initial and border from BL Eg 2904, f. 47
Decorated initial and border. Image taken from f. 47 of Prayer book. Written in Dutch. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Egerton (1540-1617), 1st Viscount Brackley, was a... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 63v
Detail of a illuminated initial 'D'(ix[it] insipiens in corde suo) at Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 63v of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209-... More
Headpiece from BL Arundel 547, f. 95
Foliate and geometric headpiece enclosing the title, and anthropomorphic initial with legs and an arm at beginning of a reading from the Gospel of Luke. Image taken from f. 95 of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. W... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 181
Detail of illuminated initial 'B'(enedictus), with foliate motifs, at Psalm 143. Image taken from f. 181 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 164
Illuminated initial 'A'(d dominum cum tribularer), with foliate motifs, at Psalm 119. Image taken from f. 164 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 151v
Detail of illuminated initial 'B' (eati inmaculati) at Psalm 118. Image taken from f. 151v of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209-211) followed... More
Beatus initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 4
Illuminated initial 'B'(eatus vir qui non abiit) with a beast's head, and knotwork and foliate motifs, at the beginning of Psalm 1. Image taken from f. 4 of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald')... More
Bird from BL Arundel 547, f. 22v
Decorated initial with a bird. Image taken from f. 22v of Gospel Lectionary, imperfect. Written in Greek. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2nd... More
Illuminated initial from BL Harley 2904, f. 203v
Detail of an illuminated initial 'B'(enedicite). Image taken from f. 203v of Psalter (the 'Ramsey Psalter' or 'Psalter of Oswald'), in the Gallican version, with a litany (ff. 209-211) followed by prayers (ff. ... More
Illuminated headpiece and initial from BL Harley 5598, f. 56
Headpiece with geometric and foliate decoration and inscribed with title in display capitals, and illuminated initial. Image taken from f. 56 of Gospel lectionary with Menologion and Gospels for special service... More
Illuminated headpiece and initial from BL Harley 5598, f. 142
Headpiece with geometric and foliate decoration and inscribed with title in display capitals, and illuminated initial 'T'. Image taken from f. 142 of Gospel lectionary with Menologion and Gospels for special se... More
Added drawing from BL Harley 603, f. 29
Historiated initial (dating, like the text, from the 1st half of the 11th century) and added drawing illustrating a Psalm (2nd quarter of the 12th century). Image taken from f. 29 of Added drawings. The "BL Ha... More
Amnon and Tamar from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 58
Detail of a lower register miniature of Amnon and Tamar lying in bed. Image taken from f. 58 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 1321, f. 3v-4
Initials with penwork decoration, and a leaf from an 11th-century Sacramentary used as a flyleaf on the left. Image taken from f. 3v-4 of Cycle of Aimeri de Narbonne: 'Girart de Viane' by Bertrand de Bar-sur-Au... More
Albrecht Durer - Crucifixion, from the Small Woodcut Passion
Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471–1528 Nuremberg) Public domain scan of 17th-century woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of 14th-cent... More
Annunciation from BL King's 7, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of the Annuncation. Image taken from f. 7 of Book of Hours, Use of Rome. Written in Latin. The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to a... More
"Rustam Captures Rakhsh", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)
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Stela of the Lady of the House, Tabiemmut
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Coloured initial from BL Arundel 155, f. 11
Coloured initial 'C', with a cross in the upper margin. Image taken from f. 11 of Psalter and prayers ('The Eadui Psalter', 'The Arundel Psalter'). Written in Latin. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amass... More
Decorated initial from BL Sloane 1044, f. 38v
Decorated initial 'L' in red and green, in a 11th-century copy of Isidore's Etymology. Image taken from f. 38v of 2 leaves of the Etymology. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1753) was a physician and na... More
Krishna, Balarama, and the Cowherders: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata...
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Detail from BL Arundel 155, f. 182
Detail of coloured initial. Image taken from f. 182 of Psalter and prayers ('The Eadui Psalter', 'The Arundel Psalter'). Written in Latin. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, pa... More
Initial from BL Arundel 155, f. 12v
Coloured initial 'Q'(uare) at the beginning of Psalm 2. Image taken from f. 12v of Psalter and prayers ('The Eadui Psalter', 'The Arundel Psalter'). Written in Latin. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amas... More
Zoroaster from BL YT 28, f. 51 - Public domain dedication image
Detail of a mminiature of Zoroaster with two demons, from Pseudo-Aristotle's Secreta secretorum. Image taken from f. 51 of Secreta secretorum (ff. 1-43); Il Tesoro (translation of Li Livres dou Tresor) (ff. 43v... More
The seated Muhammad discusses prophethood with members of the Quraysh...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Abû Jahl, his speech restored, again urges the people to abandon their...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Muhammad, seated before a mihrab made of inlaid wood, talks to the lea...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Umm Hakîm, in white robes and a black net face veil, seated before the...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Muhammad visits Abû Tâlib, who is his uncle and head of the Banû Hâshi...
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
The baby Rustam in swaddling clothes is suckled by one of his ten wet ...
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Garshâsp hits a lion with his mace.
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Rûdâba giving birth to Rustam. - Public domain dedication image
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Rustam's First Feat: Rakhsh kills a lion while Rustam sleeps.
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
The birth of Rustam. - miniature, medieval manuscript
Life of the Prophet Muhammad written at the order of the Mamluk sultan al-Mansûr 'Alâ' al-Dîn 'Alî (d. 778/1376). The work was first illustrated during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Murâd III.
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 112
Detail of decorated initial 'I'(n anno) with a mask. Image taken from f. 112 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 274
Detail of a decorated initial 'T'(emporibus), at the beginning of Micah. Image taken from f. 274 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscr... More
Decorated initial from BL Sloane 1044, f. 106v
Decorated initial 'R'(ecita) in a 12th-century leaf. Image taken from f. 106v of Fragment of a leaf with a homily, labelled book 1, and the beginning of the 4th homily. Written in Latin. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 221
Detail of a decorated initial 'P' with clasps at the beginning of 2 Corinithians. Image taken from f. 221 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three col... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 69
Detail of decorated initial 'D'(iligiteius). Image taken from f. 69 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the m... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2803, f. 269
Detail of a decorated initial 'O' with clasps, at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 269 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscr... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 151
Detail of a decorated initial 'S'. Image taken from f. 151 of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of the monstrous ... More
Isaiah from BL Harley 2803, f. 176
Detail of an historiated initial 'V'(isio) with Isaiah holding a scroll, at the beginning of Isaiah. Image taken from f. 176 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in La... More
Nahum from BL Harley 2803, f. 276v
Detail of historiated initial 'O' at the beginning of Nahum. Image taken from f. 276v of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers... More
Jerome from BL Harley 2803, f. 1
Miniature of Jerome writing at a desk with a small monk below, and the illuminated initial 'F'(rater) with foliate interlace and bands, at the beginning of Jerome's letter to Ambrose. Image taken from f. 1 of B... More
Illuminated initial from BL Eg 1139, f. 46v
Illuminated initial 'D'(ominus) with a dragon. Image taken from f. 46v of Psalter (The 'Melisende Psalter') with canticles, prayers, and litany. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named aft... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 2799, f. 123v
Detail of a decorated initial 'A' with clasps. Image taken from f. 123v of Bible ('The Arnstein Bible') (Job to Revelation), including the Psalms in three versions in three columns, and diagrams, including of t... More
Detail from BL Harley 2803, f. 282
Detail of decorated initial 'S' with clasps. Image taken from f. 282 of Bible (the 'Worms Bible') (index Frankenthal Bible), Genesis to Job. Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection ... More
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perf...
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