Two kings hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 255
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two kings with a downed stag. Image taken from f. 255 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Marriage ceremony from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 31
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk marrying a man and a woman. Image taken from f. 31 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Man riding out of a building from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 76v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man riding out of a building blowing a horn. Image taken from f. 76v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Woman and man with hawks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 79v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman and a man with hawks. Image taken from f. 79v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Woman hitting a man with a stick from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 148
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman hitting a man with a stick. Image taken from f. 148 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... 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
Two kings, a woman and a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 294
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two kings, a woman, and a man with a sword. Image taken from f. 294 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roya... More
Men playing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 95
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men playing a hockey-type game. Image taken from f. 95 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Man holding clothes from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 162v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man holding clothes, near two women. Image taken from f. 162v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Woman repelling a boar from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 45v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman repelling a boar with a pole. Image taken from f. 45v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Kings dining from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 290v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of kings dining. Image taken from f. 290v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Angel and devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 181v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an angel and a devil; a nun watches them from the doorway of a building. Image taken from f. 181v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). ... More
Devil in stocks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 223
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of angels throwing out the devil, who is in stocks; a monk and the Virgin Mary stand nearby. Image taken from f. 223 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfie... More
Devil and a sleeping woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 177
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil and a sleeping woman. Image taken from f. 177 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
King hawking from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 254
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. The BL Roya... More
Blind man and a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 218v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man being led before a woman. Image taken from f. 218v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Apparition of the Virgin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 212v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an apparition of the Virgin Mary appearing to a man to prevent him from putting a child into an oven. Image taken from f. 212v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (... More
Knight returning to the king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 88
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight returning to his king bearing a giant's head on a pole; another king runs away. Image taken from f. 88 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield... More
Treasure from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 165v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of one man showing a treasure to another. Image taken from f. 165v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Two riders from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 26v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two riders. Image taken from f. 26v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Woman kneeling before Virgin and Child from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 270
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman kneeling before an image of the Virgin and Child. Image taken from f. 270 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin... More
Legless man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 248v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three monks before a monk who is writing; behind them is a legless man. Image taken from f. 248v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). W... More
Woman offering loaf from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 163
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman offering a loaf to a cleric. Image taken from f. 163 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 13
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men with a robe, while others look on. Image taken from f. 13 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
King and queen embracing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 251v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and a queen embracing, while a man holds a horse nearby. Image taken from f. 251v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written i... More
Woman making a confession from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 270v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman making a confession to a hermit. Image taken from f. 270v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Seated king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 14
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a child before a seated king. Image taken from f. 14 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Ma... More
Four monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 222v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four monks. Image taken from f. 222v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Wealthy man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 20
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man, with a chest of money, displaying money to two other men. Image taken from f. 20 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in... More
King in a tent from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 202
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king in a tent, with soldiers attacking a castle. Image taken from f. 202 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Two men beating another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 199
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men beating another near a church. Image taken from f. 199 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Dunstan pinching the Devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 250v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Dunstan pinching a devil's nose with pincers; a man sits beside him with bellows at a fire. Image taken from f. 250v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smith... More
Man blowing a horn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 37v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man blowing a horn, with another man opposite. Image taken from f. 37v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Two monkeys from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 152
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two monkeys, one with a pack and a stick. Image taken from f. 152 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Monk blessing Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 284v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk blessing Mary of Egypt, with a bear on the left. Image taken from f. 284v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Two birds from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 51
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two birds. Image taken from f. 51 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also know... More
Woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 125v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman standing between two trees. Image taken from f. 125v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Two hounds chasing a rabbit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 174v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two hounds chasing a rabbit. Image taken from f. 174v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Priest and bishop from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 241v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a priest at a bookstand, with a bishop standing at an altar. Image taken from f. 241v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in L... More
Messenger delivering message from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 303
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering his message to a man at a table. Image taken from f. 303 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Woman threatens wild man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 73
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a club threatening a wild man. Image taken from f. 73 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Birds and donkey from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 68
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of birds and the head of a donkey. Image taken from f. 68 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Pack of creatures face a man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 295v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a pack of spotted creatures facing a mounted man with a horn. Image taken from f. 295v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in ... More
Drunk hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 115
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a drunk hermit and woman embracing on the ground near a windmill; the miller emerges carrying a mallet. Image taken from f. 115 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria ... More
Men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 161v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men on one side of a tree, and another man opposite. Image taken from f. 161v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Bishop, angel and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 195
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop by a church, along with the Virgin Mary and an angel. Image taken from f. 195 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in ... More
Mounted monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 200v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted monk, followed by another man. Image taken from f. 200v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Virgin Mary rescuing monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 227
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary, on a bridge, rescuing a monk who has just been thrown off by a devil. Image taken from f. 227 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield ... More
Virgin consoling monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 171v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary arriving to console a monk. Image taken from f. 171v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Monk and man with a sword from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 247v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk with a group of other men speaking to a man who carries a sword. Image taken from f. 247v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). W... More
Monk kneeling at Mary of Egypt's feet from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 284
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk kneeling at the feet of Mary of Egypt, with an animal on either side. Image taken from f. 284 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'... More
Monk leaving Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 285
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk leaving a kneeling Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 285 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Monkeys from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 150v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of monkeys sitting on a hillock and playing with their stolen booty; a man in standing above. Image taken from f. 150v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithf... More
Monkey and performing bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 154
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monkey and a performing bear. Image taken from f. 154 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Bishop approaching a church from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 198
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop approaching a church, while the Virgin Mary leads a woman away behind the church. Image taken from f. 198 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfi... More
Two men carrying infants from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 124
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men carrying infants. Image taken from f. 124 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Knight with a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 104
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight with a hound on a lead. Image taken from f. 104 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Man killing a unicorn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 156v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man killing a unicorn as it rests its head on a virgin's lap. Image taken from f. 156v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written i... More
Wounded swordsman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 301v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wounded swordsman being attended to by a physician. Image taken from f. 301v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Woman and man leading another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 199v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman and a man leading another man before a bishop. Image taken from f. 199v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Man and woman on stilts from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 77
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman on stilts; two large birds are pecking them. Image taken from f. 77 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in L... More
Stag and snails from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 107v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a stag and snails. Image taken from f. 107v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More
Knight embracing a king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 83
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight embracing a king, with a lion waiting behind him. Image taken from f. 83 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin... More
Bishop receiving a book from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 243v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop receiving a book from heaven, with a monk and another man watching. Image taken from f. 243v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals... More
Man carrying a child from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 231
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man carrying a child walking towards people in a boat. Image taken from f. 231 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin.... More
Two men and a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 206
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men and a woman before an altar. Image taken from f. 206 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Man with sword from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 194v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a sword and a gauntlet before a bishop. Image taken from f. 194v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Two men fighting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 119v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men fighting from the tops of two towers. Image taken from f. 119v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Two women with hawks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 78
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two women with hawks catching ducks. Image taken from f. 78 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
King, woman and attendants from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 312
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king, a woman and attendants riding. Image taken from f. 312 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Man addressing others from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 28
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man addressing three others, with sacks. Image taken from f. 28 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Three women from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 291v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of three women. Image taken from f. 291v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
One man clubbing another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 84v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of one man clubbing another. Image taken from f. 84v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Angel threatening devil from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 267v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an angel threatening the devil with a sword. Image taken from f. 267v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
King and wounded swordsman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 299v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and his attendants coming upon a wounded swordsman and the animals that he has slain. Image taken from f. 299v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smit... More
Men snaring rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 53
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men snaring rabbits. Image taken from f. 53 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More
Men catching rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men putting dogs down holes to catch rabbits. Image taken from f. 40 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Man bringing a cup from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 26
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a cup to a group of people at a table. Image taken from f. 26 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Grotesque and a dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 176
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a grotesque and a dragon. Image taken from f. 176 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Men spearing an ox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 240v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men spearing an ox with pitchforks, etc. Image taken from f. 240v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Hermit clubbing woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 129v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hermit clubbing a woman. Image taken from f. 129v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 10v
Bas-de-page scene of two men, with a cow and a dog. Image taken from f. 10v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, ... More
Knight slaying giant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 126
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight slaying an armoured giant with a sword. Image taken from f. 126 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Woman carding wool from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 138v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two women, one carding wool. Image taken from f. 138v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Two men sawing a plank from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 99v
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 Royal Manuscri... More
Man with axe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 236v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a man holding the hand of another man with an axe. Image taken from f. 236v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written i... More
Demon in stocks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 223v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of four monks looking at a demon in stocks. Image taken from f. 223v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Men dicing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 92v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men shooting at an owl on a perch; below, two men are dicing on a board at the foot of a tree. Image taken from f. 92v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the ... More
Devil pushing a nun off a bridge from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 192
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a devil pushing a nun off a bridge. Image taken from f. 192 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 279v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt lying prostrate on the ground while an angel plays a harp to her. Image taken from f. 279v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfiel... More
Man kneeling before a king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 293v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dismounted man kneeling before a king. Image taken from f. 293v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
Wounded swordsman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 300v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wounded swordsman lying in bed, with his attendants nearby. Image taken from f. 300v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in ... More
A sinful hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 114v
Bas-de-page scene of a hermit sitting outside a tavern drinking ale; the alewife approaches him with a flagon. Subsequent scenes depict the hermit fornicating with the alewife, murdering the miller who catches... More
Monk and queen from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 189v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a queen entering a church. Image taken from f. 189v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Baker putting loaves in oven from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 145v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man taking his loaves out of a basket, while a baker puts them into the oven. Image taken from f. 145v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... 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
Man visiting baker from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 145
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man visiting a baker, who is putting a loaf in his oven. Image taken from f. 145 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Ship pursued by a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 121v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a ship pursued by a lion, and birds in the trees. Image taken from f. 121v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The ... More
Wild man reaching for a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 74
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wild man reaching for a woman. Image taken from f. 74 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 276
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt holding loaves of bread, with a lion and a leopard at her feet. Image taken from f. 276 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield D... More