King Other from BL Eg 3028, f. 35
Drawing of King Other comings to Tintagel. Image taken from f. 35 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The ... More
Merlin from BL Eg 3028, f. 24 - Public domain document scan of drawing
Drawing of the child Merlin and his mother before Vortigern. Image taken from f. 24 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Writte... More
Fierenbras before Charlemagne's tent from BL Eg 3028, f. 84v
Fierenbras before Charlemagne's tent Image taken from f. 84v of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egert... More
Stonehenge from BL Eg 3028, f. 30
Drawing of Merlin and Stonehenge. Image taken from f. 30 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton M... More
Agolafre from BL Eg 3028, f. 112
Drawing of Agolafre stopping Richard. Image taken from f. 112 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Eger... More
Laban and Floripas aboard ship, the Cross on the stern from BL Eg 3028...
Laban and Floripas aboard ship, the Cross on the stern Image taken from f. 81 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in F... More
Rome from BL Royal 16 G I, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of the senators of Rome giving a decree regarding sending malefactors out as colonists, while in the foreground, cattle are being driven on board a ship. Image taken from f. 9 of Chronicle... More
Charlemagne from BL Eg 3028, f. 111
Drawing of Charlemagne riding with Richard to Aigremore. Image taken from f. 111 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written i... More
Caesar from BL Royal 18 E V, f. 330v
Miniature of Caesar's army crossing the Rubicon, and Caesar's vision of Rome as a woman. Image taken from f. 330v of Chronique of Baudouin d'Avennes (L'histoire tripartite, Le trésor de sapience). Written in Fr... More
Dragons from BL Eg 3028, f. 25 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of red and white dragons. Image taken from f. 25 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Ma... More
Octa from BL Eg 3028, f. 28 - Public domain document scan of drawing
Drawing of Octa in chains pleading to Vortigern. Image taken from f. 28 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.... More
Charlemagne and Richard from BL Eg 3028, f. 115
Drawing of Charlemagne and Richard arriving at Aigremore. Image taken from f. 115 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written ... More
King Constans from BL Eg 3028, f. 16
Drawing of the Scots killing King Constans. Image taken from f. 16 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The... More
Charlemagne from BL Eg 3028, f. 83v
Miniature of Charlemagne beneath a Gothic arch. Image taken from f. 83v of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.... More
Messenger from Tarentum at Rome from BL Royal 16 G VII, f. 143
Detail of a miniature of a messenger from Tarentum at Rome. Image taken from f. 143 of Les anciennes hystoires rommaines (A compilation of ancient history in two parts, each preceded by a table of contents: Par... More
Castle from BL Eg 3028, f. 99 - Public domain document scan of drawing
Drawing of a castle. Image taken from f. 99 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript Col... More
Arthur's death from BL Eg 3028, f. 53
King Arthur is slain in combat. Image taken from f. 53 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Man... More
Charlemagne from BL Eg 3028, f. 113
Drawing of Charlemagne and Richard slaying Agolafre. Image taken from f. 113 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in Fr... More
Puzzle initials from BL Eg 811, f. 1
Puzzle initials. Image taken from f. 1 of Le livre du gouvernement des princes (De regimine principum). Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Egerton (1540... More
Drawing of Isorez bringing the keys of Rome to Laban's tent. from BL E...
Drawing of Isorez bringing the keys of Rome to Laban's tent. Image taken from f. 79 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Writte... More
Bretons from BL Eg 3028, f. 26 - Public domain document scan of drawin...
Drawing of Bretons losing at Dartmouth. Image taken from f. 26 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Ege... More
Grinnelun from BL Eg 3028, f. 110
Drawing of Grinnelun talking to Charlemagne. Image taken from f. 110 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. T... More
Hengist from BL Eg 3028, f. 27 - Public domain document scan of drawin...
Drawing of Hengist takings refuge at Conisborough. Image taken from f. 27 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in Frenc... More
Coloured initials from BL Eg 1995, f. 10
Coloured initials. Image taken from f. 10 of Miscellany of prose and verse, including Gregory's Chronicle, a dietary (ff. 66-77); John Page's poem The Siege of Rouen; a chronicle of London breaking off in 1470;... More
Detail from BL Harley 4385, f. 94
Detail of miniature. Image taken from f. 94 of Le gouvernement des roys et des princes (De regimine principum). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held... More
11,000 virgins from BL Eg 3028, f. 10
Drawing of the shipwreck of the 11,000 virgins. Image taken from f. 10 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. ... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Marcus Regulus from BL Harley 1766, f. 158, illum...
Detail of a miniature of Marcus Attilius Regulus being welcomed to Rome. Image taken from f. 158 of The Fall of Princes (index De casibus virorum et feminarum illustrium), abridged. Written in English. The "BL... More
Appas from BL Eg 3028, f. 32 - Public domain document scan of drawing
Drawing of Appas, in a monkish habit, gives poison to King Ambrosius. Image taken from f. 32 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabra... More
Drawing of a naval assault on Rome repelled. from BL Eg 3028, f. 72
Drawing of a naval assault on Rome repelled. Image taken from f. 72 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. Th... More
St. Eustace of Rome crossing a river, one of his sons is seized by a l...
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Maurice and Maximilan from BL Eg 3028, f. 1
Drawing of Maurice and Maximilan. Image taken from f. 1 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Ma... More
fight of Oliver and Fiernebras from BL Eg 3028, f. 88
fight of Oliver and Fiernebras Image taken from f. 88 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manu... More
Trahern and king of Norway from BL Eg 3028, f. 7
Drawing of Trahern and the king of Norway. Image taken from f. 7 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The E... More
Floripas explains to Laban the death of Brutaman. from BL Eg 3028, f. ...
Floripas explains to Laban the death of Brutaman. Image taken from f. 95 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French... More
Oliver wounds Fierenbras from BL Eg 3028, f. 90
Oliver wounds Fierenbras Image taken from f. 90 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript... More
Massacre from BL Eg 3028, f. 22
Drawing of the Massacre at Amesbury. Image taken from f. 22 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerto... More
Charlemagne's knights defeat the Saracens from BL Eg 3028, f. 98
Charlemagne's knights defeat the Saracens Image taken from f. 98 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The E... More
An angel offers St. Cecilia and St. Valerian of Rome crowns of roses a...
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Charlemagne's knights from BL Eg 3028, f. 97
Charlemagne's knights Image taken from f. 97 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript Co... More
Stonehenge from BL Eg 3028, f. 30
Drawing of the building of Stonehenge by Merlin. Image taken from f. 30 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.... More
Hengist from BL Eg 3028, f. 18 - Public domain document scan of drawin...
Drawing of Hengist driving away the Picts. Image taken from f. 18 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The ... More
Charlemagne arrives at the burning city of Rome. from BL Eg 3028, f. 8...
Charlemagne arrives at the burning city of Rome. Image taken from f. 82 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French.... More
Arviragus from BL Eg 3028, f. 8
Drawing of Arviragus, having assumed the crown, mounting his horse. Image taken from f. 8 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. ... More
Hengist from BL Eg 3028, f. 19 - Public domain document scan of drawin...
Drawing of Hengist preparing a bull's hide. Image taken from f. 19 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The... More
St. Clement I, Bishop of Rome, holding a key and a cross-staff
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The giant Estragot slays Savaris from BL Eg 3028, f. 74
The giant Estragot slays Savaris Image taken from f. 74 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Ma... More
Saxons sail away from BL Eg 3028, f. 21
Drawing of the Saxons sailing away. Image taken from f. 21 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton... More
Construction from BL Harley 4376, f. 150
Miniature of Trojans watching the construction of Venice, Helen and Trojans at the building of Sycambria (Cymmbre?), Dido watching the construction of Carthage and Romulus supervising the building of Rome, at t... More
Hortensia from BL Harley 4375, f. 138v
Detail of a miniature of Hortensia pleading on behalf of the matrons of Rome before the Triumvirate. Image taken from f. 138v of Les Fais et les Dis des Romains et de autres gens (index Memorabilia, index Facta... More
Vortigern and Constans from BL Eg 3028, f. 15
Drawing of Vortigern giving council to King Constans. Image taken from f. 15 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in Fr... More
Vortigern from BL Eg 3028, f. 17
Drawing of Hengist explaining his arrival to King Vortigern. Image taken from f. 17 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Writte... More
Vortigern from BL Eg 3028, f. 23
Drawing of Vortigern taking counsel of the priests about his building. Image taken from f. 23 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabr... More
Arthur from BL Eg 3028, f. 39 - Public domain document scan of drawing
Drawing of King Aschille paying homage to Arthur. Image taken from f. 39 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French... More
St. Agnes of Rome and the son of the prefect of Rome who tries to viol...
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The pope lands his army from BL Eg 3028, f. 77
The pope lands his army Image taken from f. 77 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript ... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Marcus Regulus from BL Harley 1766, f. 158, illum...
Miniature of Marcus Attilius Regulus being welcomed to Rome. Image taken from f. 158 of The Fall of Princes (index De casibus virorum et feminarum illustrium), abridged. Written in English. The "BL Harley Manu... More
Nativity from BL Eg 3028, f. 2 - Public domain document scan of drawin...
Drawing of the Nativity. Image taken from f. 2 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript ... More
King Constantius from BL Eg 3028, f. 14
Drawing of King Constantius being killed. Image taken from f. 14 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The E... More
Decorated letter from BL Harley 7586A, f. 2
Hebrew letter ~shin~ decorated with foliate motifs, which served as a book plate of the patron Shabbetai ben Mattatya of Rome (see Narkiss, 1984). Beneath, there are three acquisition notes in Hebrew from 1340,... More
City councillors in a cart meeting a peasant in Rome
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Miniature, floriate border and initial from BL Burn 198, f. 106
Miniature in four parts, including scenes of Hannibal, and an illuminated initial in Livy's Ab urba condita, and a border added in 1471-1474 containing the arms of Cardinal Pietro Riario. Image taken from f. 10... More
Peter and Paul from BL Harley 2801, f. 21
Detail of a miniature of Christ speaking to Paul in Jerusalem (during a dream) and calling him to missionary work in Rome. Image taken from f. 21 of Passional (the 'Arnstein Passional'), the second of three vol... More
Detail from BL Burn 198, f. 133v
Detail of miniature in three parts, including scenes of battle, with an illuminated initial in Livy's Ab urbe condita. Image taken from f. 133v of Ab urbe condita; each Decade preceded by the tables attributed ... More
The difference between good and bad angels: the good render service to...
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St. Felicity of Rome holding a book and a palm and St. Anastasia holdi...
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Locrini, Kambrini, and Albanactis from BL Harley 3860, f. 3
Tinted drawing of Locrini, Kambrini, and Albanactis standing under Gothic arches, a puzzle initial 'B'(ritannia), and a plain initial 'E'(neas). Image taken from f. 3 of Brief History of the Kings of England an... More
The martyrdom of St. Laurence of Rome: he is roasted on a gridiron
St. Lawrence of Rome was a Christian martyr and deacon who lived in the 3rd century. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. According to tradition, Lawrence w... More
St. Agnes of Rome holding a palm and a book and St. Juliana of Nicomed...
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Rome from BL Add 21412, ff. 3a, 3c, 5a-c, 6a-c, 7, 8a-c, 9a-h, 10a-c, ...
A dismembered montage of a section of foliate and historiated border with zoomorphic figures, trompe l'oeil gems and a roundel containing a seated female personification of Roma (Rome) facing left in profile, ... More
Detail from BL Burn 198, f. 197
Image taken from f. 197 of Ab urbe condita; each Decade preceded by the tables attributed to Donato degli Albanzani (ff. 1-3v, 103-105v, 195-196v) (index History of Rome from its foundation). Written in Latin.
Peter and Paul from BL Harley 2801, f. 21
Detail of a miniature of Christ speaking to Peter outside the walls of Rome, with two other disciples listening. Image taken from f. 21 of Passional (the 'Arnstein Passional'), the second of three volumes with ... More
King and his family from BL Harley 4385, f. 59v
Miniature of the King and his family, decorated initial 'P'(uis) and foliate borders. Image taken from f. 59v of Le gouvernement des roys et des princes (De regimine principum). Written in French. The "BL Harl... More
Puzzle initial and decorated border from BL Arundel 384, f. 78
Puzzle initial 'T', decorated initial 'C', and decorated border. Image taken from f. 78 of Miscellany, including Convertimini (ff. 28-77v); Moralitates (ff. 78-94); Lumen anime; De regimine principum (ff. 136-2... More
St. Agnes of Rome holding a palm, a lamb at her feet, and St. Barbara ...
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Miniature and initial from BL Burn 198, f. 133v
Miniature in three parts, including scenes of battle, with an illuminated initial in Livy's Ab urbe condita. Image taken from f. 133v of Ab urbe condita; each Decade preceded by the tables attributed to Donato ... More
Rome from BL Royal 1 B X, f. 23
Detail of a drawing of the city of Rome. Image taken from f. 23 of ~Speculum Theologiae~ diagrams, Peter of Poitiers,~ Genealogia historiarum~, and biblical tables. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Detail from BL Burn 198, f. 114v
Image taken from f. 114v of Ab urbe condita; each Decade preceded by the tables attributed to Donato degli Albanzani (ff. 1-3v, 103-105v, 195-196v) (index History of Rome from its foundation). Written in Latin.
An empress from BL Harley 3860, f. 31
Tinted drawing of an empress and a decorated intial 'L' ('emperur). Image taken from f. 31 of Brief History of the Kings of England and Scotland up to Henry III (Brevis historia Regum Angliae et Scotiae usque a... More
St. Margaret of Antioch holding a book and St. Cecilia of Rome holding...
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Miniature, floriate border and initial from BL Burn 198, f. 4
Miniature in four parts, including scenes of Lucretia, and the Kings of Rome?, and an illuminated initial at the beginning of the first decade of Livy's Ab urbe condita, and a border added between 1471-1474 con... More
St. Agnes of Rome, with a palm - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Decorated initial from BL Eg 3028, f. 84
Decorated initial 'S'. Image taken from f. 84 of Roman de Brut, a verse epitome (begins imperfectly) with continuation to Edward III; Destruction de Rome; Fierabras. Written in French. The Egerton Manuscript C... More
City of Rome from BL Harley 1340, f. 12
Detail of a miniature of the fortified city of Rome. Image taken from f. 12 of Vaticinia de Pontificibus (index Prophecies of the Popes). Written in Latin. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of ... More
King and city from BL Harley 4385, f. 108v
Miniature of the king outside a city, with a man leading two donkeys, with a decorated initial 'L'(e) and foliate borders. Image taken from f. 108v of Le gouvernement des roys et des princes (De regimine princi... More
Detail from BL Burn 198, f. 115
Image taken from f. 115 of Ab urbe condita; each Decade preceded by the tables attributed to Donato degli Albanzani (ff. 1-3v, 103-105v, 195-196v) (index History of Rome from its foundation). Written in Latin.
Detail: decorated initial from BL Arundel 384, f. 78
Detail of the decorated initial 'C' and decorated border. Image taken from f. 78 of Miscellany, including Convertimini (ff. 28-77v); Moralitates (ff. 78-94); Lumen anime; De regimine principum (ff. 136-222v). W... More
St. Fabian, Bishop of Rome, holding a book and St. Sebastian holding a...
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St. Laurence of Rome holding a palm and a gridiron and St. Stephen of ...
St. Lawrence of Rome was a Christian martyr and deacon who lived in the 3rd century. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. According to tradition, Lawrence w... More
St. Cecilia of Rome - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Miniature, floriate border and initial from BL Burn 198, f. 197
Miniature in three parts, including battle scenes, and an illuminated initial in Livy's Ab urbe condita, with a border added in 1471-1474 containing the arms of Cardinal Pietro Riario. Image taken from f. 197 o... More
Detail from BL Burn 198, f. 4 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Image taken from f. 4 of Ab urbe condita; each Decade preceded by the tables attributed to Donato degli Albanzani (ff. 1-3v, 103-105v, 195-196v) (index History of Rome from its foundation). Written in Latin.
Robert Grossteste, bishop of Lincoln from BL Harley 3860, f. 48
Detail of a tinted drawing of Robert Grossteste, bishop of Lincoln. Image taken from f. 48 of Brief History of the Kings of England and Scotland up to Henry III (Brevis historia Regum Angliae et Scotiae usque a... More
Decorated initial from BL Harley 3022, f. 68
Decorated initial. Image taken from f. 68 of De regimine principum (ff. 1-32); De natura animalium (ff. 32v-54v); Life of St Veridianus, etc. (ff. 55-57v); Variae (ff. 57v-67v), De anima (ff. 68-79v); Speculum ... More
Detail: puzzle initial from BL Arundel 384, f. 78
Detail of puzzle initial 'T'. Image taken from f. 78 of Miscellany, including Convertimini (ff. 28-77v); Moralitates (ff. 78-94); Lumen anime; De regimine principum (ff. 136-222v). Written in Latin. The Arunde... More
Trojan refugees under the leadership of Aeneas disembark in Latium fou...
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The goddess Rest (Quies - Repos) has her temple outside the Colline ga...
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The martyrdom of St. Laurence of Rome: he is roasted on a gridiron
St. Lawrence of Rome was a Christian martyr and deacon who lived in the 3rd century. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. According to tradition, Lawrence w... More
Tarquin is chased out of Rome; Gaius Mucius Scaevola holds his right h...
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Rome and Hercules from BL Royal 6 E IX, ff. 11v-12
Miniature of the personification of Rome as a mourning woman; miniature of Hercules wearing a lion's hide and carrying a mace. Image taken from ff. 11v-12 of Address in verse to Robert of Anjou, King of Naples,... More
Illuminated border and initial from BL King's 23, f. 1
Illuminated initial 'E'(go) and a full border with the arms probably of the Del Drago family of Rome, at the beginning of Cicero's Epistolae ad familiares. Image taken from f. 1 of Epistolae ad familiares. Writ... More