Coloured initials from BL Royal 7 F VI, f. 113
Detail of coloured initials 'V'(squequo) and 'H'(omo) in the lower right-hand column of the folio. Image taken from f. 113 of Liber testimonium veteris testamenti (parts 1 and 3); Sermo (f. 117); In canticum ca... More
Coloured initials from BL Arundel 222, f. 36
Coloured initials 'P'(rima) at the beginning of William of Malmesbury's De gestis pontificum Anglorum. Image taken from f. 36 of Prose Vita sancti Cuthberti (ff. 1-34v), two miracles from the Historia ecclesias... More
Coloured initial from BL Royal 13 C V, f. 5v
Following the numbered list of chapters (some of the numbers are visible through the parchment in the right-hand column), the start of the main text is introduced by a large red initial 'B' and opening words in... More
Coloured initials from BL Royal 7 F VI, f. 43
Three coloured initials 'D'(um) and inscription 'Cirencestrie'. Image taken from f. 43 of Liber testimonium veteris testamenti (parts 1 and 3); Sermo (f. 117); In canticum canticorum (9 excerpts)(f. 117v). Writ... More
Coloured initials from BL Harley 1117, ff. 24v-25
Coloured initials. Image taken from ff. 24v-25 of Lives of Cuthbert in prose (ff. 2-42v) and verse (ff. 45-62v), with services for Cuthbert, Benedict and Guthlac with musical notation (ff. 43-44; 63-66). Writte... More
Coloured letters from BL Eg 3278, f. 1v
Coloured letters. Image taken from f. 1v of A fragment of Book 5.19-20 of the Historia ecclesiastica. Written in Latin. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Egerton (1540-16... More
Coloured initials from BL Harley 1117, f. 43
Coloured initials with the hymns for vespers on the day for the commemoration of the birth of Cuthbert. The words of the songs are written in black, while the terms identifying them (such as 'a' for 'antiphon',... More
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 98
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 98 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 18v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 18v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 95
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 95 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 59
Coloured lettering in a text page. Image taken from f. 59 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 94
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 94 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 93
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 93 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 57
Coloured lettering in a text page. Image taken from f. 57 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 77
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 77 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 78
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 78 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 23v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 23v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 64v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 64v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 63v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 63v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
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
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 74
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 74 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 92
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 92 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 70
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 70 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 81
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 81 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured initials from BL Arundel 155, f. 11v
Coloured initials. Image taken from f. 11v of Psalter and prayers ('The Eadui Psalter', 'The Arundel Psalter'). Written in Latin. The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularl... More
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 71
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 71 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 61v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 61v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 96
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 96 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 97
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 97 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 42v
Coloured lettering with a partial bar border on a text page. Image taken from f. 42v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 79
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 79 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 75
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 75 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 17v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 17v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 91
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 91 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 72
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 72 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 60
Coloured lettering in a text page. Image taken from f. 60 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 84
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 84 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 63
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 63 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 80
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 80 of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured lettering from BL Add 27210, f. 21v
Coloured lettering on a text page. Image taken from f. 21v of Haggadah for Passover (the 'Golden Haggadah''). Written in Hebrew.
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 6
Coloured drawing of the sacrament of marriage. Image taken from f. 6 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript"... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 8v
Coloured drawing with Tristan standing between king '?miliades' holding a vase, and his wife Image taken from f. 8v of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 32v
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 32v of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 34v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville, Reason (index Raison) and Poor Understanding (index Rude Entendement). Image taken from f. 34v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgri... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4399, f. 2
Coloured drawings, from left to right: Francis in the Holy Jerusalem, souls undressing before Peter standing at Heaven's gate. Image taken from f. 2 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 11v-12
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 11v-12 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 59v
Tristan fights Brunor, while Yseut and Brunor's wife (the beautiful giantess) look on. Image taken from f. 59v of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manus... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 4
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (King John), presenting a plaque with verses. Unfinished. Image taken from f. 4 of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (man... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 74
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville at the Sea of Vices (index Mer du Vice). Image taken from f. 74 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Writte... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 24v-25
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 24v-25 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 40v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville's soul flying over water. Image taken from f. 40v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 16v-17
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 16v-17 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 25v-26
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 25v-26 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 77
Coloured drawing of Youth (index Jeunesse) carrying Guillaume de Diguleville. Image taken from f. 77 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in Fre... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 112
Coloured drawing of a knight in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 112 of Legh's Men of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). Written in French (names of the knig... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 87v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville on his deathbed with Death (index Mort), carrying scythe and coffin. Image taken from f. 87v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimag... More
Coloured initials from BL Royal 14 E III, f. 10
Coloured initials on a text page. Image taken from f. 10 of Estoire del Saint Graal, La Queste del Saint Graal, Morte Artu. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collec... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 1782, f. 2
Coloured drawing of God standing before ?Adam. Image taken from f. 2 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library i... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 21
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 21 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4399, f. 26v
Coloured drawings of Guillaume de Diguleville being clothed by Grace of God (index Grace de Dieu; Grace-Dieu, Grâce de Dieu). Image taken from f. 26v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humain... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 50v
Coloured drawing of bellows. Image taken from f. 50v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a col... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 28v-29
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 28v-29 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 7v
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (Henry V), presenting a plaque with verses. Image taken from f. 7v of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manuscript also ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 48v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville and Pride (index Orgueil). Image taken from f. 48v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4399, f. 25
Coloured drawings, from top to bottom: Grace of God (index Grace de Dieu; Grace-Dieu, Grâce de Dieu) showing the armour to Guillaume de Diguleville, and handing him the tunic. Image taken from f. 25 of Pèlerina... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 71
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville holding a scroll with a prayer to the Virgin. Image taken from f. 71 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). W... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 57v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville and Anger (index Colere, Colère). Image taken from f. 57v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in F... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 70
Coloured drawing of Grace of God (index Grace de Dieu; Grace-Dieu, Grâce de Dieu) giving back the staff to Guillaume de Diguleville. Image taken from f. 70 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 4v
Coloured drawing of a nun receiving the chrism from a bishop. Image taken from f. 4v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 25v
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 25v of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 17
Coloured drawing of men and a ship. Image taken from f. 17 of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscript... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 12
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 12 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 3v
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (Richard I), presenting a plaque with verses. Unfinished. Image taken from f. 3v of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (ma... More
Coloured drawing from BL Eg 1900, f. 4
Coloured drawing with Venice entiteld 'Die vorneme stat Venedig', at the beginning of an account of a journey from Venice to Palestine, Mount Sinai and Egypt. Image taken from f. 4 of Account of a journey from ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Eg 289, f. 137
Coloured drawing of a king and queen. Image taken from f. 137 of La Cronica General de España (tercera parte). Written in Spanish. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Egert... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 5
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (Edward I), presenting a plaque with verses. Unfinished. Image taken from f. 5 of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manu... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 35v
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 35v of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 15v-16
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 15v-16 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 19
Coloured drawing with Tristan killing 'Lamorlat d'irlande', a ship to the right. Image taken from f. 19 of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 5v
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (Edward II), presenting a plaque with verses. Image taken from f. 5v of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manuscript als... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 43
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville and Labour (index Labeur). Image taken from f. 43 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4399, f. 9v
Coloured drawings, from left to right: 2 clerics (one should be Guillaume de Diguleville) receiving the sword (shown as a spear) and key from a bishop. Image taken from f. 9v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 32v
Coloured drawing of Grace of God (index Grace de Dieu; Grace-Dieu, Grâce de Dieu) putting Memory (index Mémoire, Memoire)(represented a lady with no eyes) in the service of Guillaume de Diguleville. Image taken... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4399, f. 34
Coloured drawings, from left to right: Guillaume de Diguleville and Reason (index Raison) before Poor Understanding (index Rude Entendement). Image taken from f. 34 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinag... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 30v-31
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 30v-31 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 73v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville repenting, with Grace of God (index Grace de Dieu; Grace-Dieu, Grâce de Dieu). Image taken from f. 73v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine,... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 7
Coloured drawing of clerics celebrating mass. Image taken from f. 7 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" ... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, ff. 18v-19
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from ff. 18v-19 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Ha... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 17
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 17 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 60
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville and the Allegory of Greed (index Avarice). Image taken from f. 60 of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Writ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 69v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville vanquished by vices. Image taken from f. 69v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. The "... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 74v
Coloured drawing of the Devil (index Satan) fishing at the Sea of Vices (index Mer du Vice). Image taken from f. 74v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man)... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 25
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 25 of Military Roll of Arms (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book of Arms) (index Heraldry). The "BL Harley ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 38
Coloured drawing with knights fighting. Image taken from f. 38 of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manusc... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 60v
Coloured drawing of Tristan decapitating the beautiful giantess Image taken from f. 60v of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a coll... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 2
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (Henry I), presenting a plaque with verses. Unfinished. Image taken from f. 2 of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manus... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4399, f. 37v
Coloured drawing of Guillaume de Diguleville and Reason (index Raison). Image taken from f. 37v of Pèlerinage de vie humaine (index Pelerinage de vie humaine, Pilgrimage of the life of man). Written in French. ... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4205, f. 2v
Coloured drawing of an English king in armour and tabard (Stephen), presenting a plaque with verses. Unfinished. Image taken from f. 2v of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manu... More
Coloured drawing from BL Harley 4389, f. 23v
Coloured drawing with knights jousting. Image taken from f. 23v of Roman de Tristan in prose (index Tristram) (imperfect). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manus... More
Coloured drawings from BL Harley 4205, f. 9
Coloured drawings of combatant mounted knights in armour and tabard. Image taken from f. 9 of Anonymous verses on the kings of England, to Henry VI, unfinished (manuscript also known as Sir Thomas Holme's Book ... More