Ghent from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 121
Detail of a miniature of a military expedition from Ghent, at the beginning of book 3. Image taken from f. 121 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also... More
Glaucus visiting Circe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 241v
Detail of a miniature of Glaucus visiting Circe. Image taken from f. 241v of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Pallas and Arachne at the loom from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 87v
Detail of a miniature of Arachne at her loom, with Pallas close by. Image taken from f. 87v of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Phineus disturbing Perseus' wedding from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 76
Detail of a miniature of Phineus disturbing Perseus' wedding. Image taken from f. 76 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Othea and Hector from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 272
Miniature of Othea sending a letter and Hector receiving it. Image taken from f. 272 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Pyramus and Thisbe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 55
Detail of a miniature of Thisbe finding the body of Pyramus by a fountain and falling on a sword. Image taken from f. 55 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French... More
Joust from BL Royal 14 E IV, f. 81
Detail of a miniature of the joust between Nicholas Clifford and a Frenchman, at the beginning of chapter 8 of book 2. Image taken from f. 81 of Recueil des croniques d’Engleterre. Written in French. The BL Ro... More
Orpheus, Eurydice, and fiends from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 155
Detail of a miniature of Orpheus, Eurydice, and fiends. Image taken from f. 155 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Pyramus and Thisbe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 55
Detail of a miniature of Thisbe finding the body of Pyramus by a fountain and falling on a sword. Image taken from f. 55 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French... More
Pyramus and Thisbe from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 55
Miniature of Thisbe finding the body of Pyramus by a fountain and falling on a sword. Image taken from f. 55 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Ro... More
Pallas and Arachne at the loom from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 87v
Miniature of Arachne at her loom, with Pallas close by. Image taken from f. 87v of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Wrestling of Hercules and Achelous from BL Royal 17 E IV, f. 136
Detail of a miniature of the wrestling of Hercules and Achelous. Image taken from f. 136 of Metamorphoses, second anonymous French translation (Ovide moralisé). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Mounted man approaching king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 297
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted man approaching a king and two women. Image taken from f. 297 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Man shooting at a stag from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 159v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man shooting at a stag. Image taken from f. 159v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
Men clubbing a wolf and a lion from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 234
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men clubbing at a wolf and a lion who are carrying off two children. Image taken from f. 234 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writt... More
Seated lady and knights from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 103
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a seated lady gesturing towards two knights, who blow horns. Image taken from f. 103 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Archers shooting at a castle from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 120
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two archers shooting at a defended castle; below, two lions carry off children. Image taken from f. 120 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decreta... More
Man in a stream from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 232v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man standing in a stream; the infant he was carrying has been carried off by a dog, and another small child watches from the opposite bank. Image taken from f. 232v of Decreta... More
Two men carrying another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 93
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men carrying another, playing a pipe and drum on a pole. Image taken from f. 93 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Lion begging from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 81v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion sitting up and begging before the knight. Image taken from f. 81v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 256
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king with a hunting horn standing beside a lady; to their right a man bears a stag's head on a pole. Image taken from f. 256 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (... More
Dyer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 141
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dyer at work, filling a pot with water from a well. Image taken from f. 141 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Monk giving communion to Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 286v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk giving communion to Mary of Egypt. Image taken from f. 286v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Man handing a cloth to a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 256
Bas-de-page scene of a king with a hunting horn standing beside a lady; to their right a man bears a stag's head on a pole. Image taken from f. 256 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfi... More
Reynard the Fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 49v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Reynard the Fox, wearing a bishop's mitre and carrying a crozier, preaching to birds, including falcons, chickens, geese, a stork and a swan. Image taken from f. 49v of Decretal... More
Men outside a church from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 9
Bas-de-page scene of a group of men outside a church, one pulling a garment off of the other. Image taken from f. 9 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Mounted knight returning with king's head from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 86
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted knight returning to his own king and lady, carrying the head of the king he has killed. Image taken from f. 86 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'S... More
Monk and nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 181
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a nun approaching a house. Image taken from f. 181 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manu... More
Virgin and knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 215v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary putting a helmet on a knight, while an angel stands behind her. Image taken from f. 215v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decret... More
Man driving oxen from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 262v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man driving an oxen and sheep past a crippled and a king. Image taken from f. 262v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Archer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 111
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an archer, and a man with a stick and a ball. Image taken from f. 111 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
King rejecting people from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 240
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king rejecting a group of four people. Image taken from f. 240 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Man ringing church bell from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 257
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man ringing a church bell with another kneeling behind him; to their right, a priest is at an altar. Image taken from f. 257 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (... More
Castle and grotesques from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 2v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a castle flanked by grotesques. Image taken from f. 2v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Knight riding from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 216
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight in armour riding on an horse. Image taken from f. 216 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
Man with a stick from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 169v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man with a stick following another on horseback. Image taken from f. 169v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Messenger delivering a letter from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 252
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a messenger delivering a letter to a king in a tent. Image taken from f. 252 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. Th... More
Bird eating a snail from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 46v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bird eating a snail, a grotesque, etc. Image taken from f. 46v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Two men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 123v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men approaching a sleeping woman and children guarded by a lion. Image taken from f. 123v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Writ... More
Knight killing a king from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 312v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing a king. Image taken from f. 312v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Two men wrestling from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two semi-naked men wrestling. Image taken from f. 58v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
King from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 40v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king and another man before a hill covered in sticks. Image taken from f. 40v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. ... More
Bishop in bed from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 241
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop sleeping in his bed, with angels surrounding him. Image taken from f. 241 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lati... More
Men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 24v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of men seated in a building. Image taken from f. 24v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
Man attacking a boar and a bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 298v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man attacking a boar and a bear. Image taken from f. 298v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Man handing a cloth from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
Bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Lady and unicorn from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 153
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady and a unicorn. Image taken from f. 153 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
Woman presenting a child from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 10
Bas-de-page scene of a woman presenting a child to a man. Image taken from f. 10 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Pope from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 91v
Detail of a miniature of the Pope flanked by a monk and a layman. Image taken from f. 91v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Monk and nun in the stocks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 187v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk and a nun in the stocks. Image taken from f. 187v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Blind beggar from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 110
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind beggar and his dog. Image taken from f. 110 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Abbot blessing monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 224v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an abbot blessing a group of monks. Image taken from f. 224v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manus... More
Spoonbill from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 160
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a spoonbill. Image taken from f. 160 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Man shooting at monster from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 128
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man shooting at a multi-headed monster. Image taken from f. 128 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal ... More
King hawking from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 254
Detail of a 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. ... More
Knight killing giant from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 87v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a knight killing an armoured giant with an axe. Image taken from f. 87v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL ... More
Lady finding a slain knight from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 105v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lady finding a slain knight. Image taken from f. 105v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
People at a table from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 37
Bas-de-page scene of people dining at a table. Image taken from f. 37 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Man and woman conversing from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 84
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man and a woman conversing. Image taken from f. 84 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
King leading a couple from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 27v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king leading a couple to church. Image taken from f. 27v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Three men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 231v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man seated on a hillock between two others. Image taken from f. 231v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL R... More
Bishop and clerks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 242v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bishop standing at an altar, with two clerks at a lectern. Image taken from f. 242v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in L... More
Fox dressed as a palmer from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 56
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a fox dressed as a palmer approaching a lion. Image taken from f. 56 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Women outside building from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 69v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of women outside a building Image taken from f. 69v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... 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
Two clothed dogs from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 159
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two clothed dogs with stones. Image taken from f. 159 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Monkey with a pot from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 52
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monkey with a pot. Image taken from f. 52 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More
Monkeys from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 149
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of monkeys interfering with a traveller's pack while he sleeps. Image taken from f. 149 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in La... More
Monk and man from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 23v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk meeting another man; they enter a building. Image taken from f. 23v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The ... More
Four monks from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 222
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of three monks led forward by another monk. Image taken from f. 222 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The... More
Monks and the Virgin from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 225
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of five monks gazing at an image of the Virgin Mary. Image taken from f. 225 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The B... More
Two foxes from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 56v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two foxes, with another dead between them. Image taken from f. 56v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Monk carrying a dead nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 183v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a monk carrying a dead nun to her tomb. Image taken from f. 183v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Nun kneeling before a monk from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 182v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a nun kneeling before a monk. Image taken from f. 182v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Two men with balls from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 98v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men with balls. Image taken from f. 98v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More
Blind man led by another from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 218
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blind man being led by another man, who is holding bread in the skirts of his robe. Image taken from f. 218 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield D... More
Lion and bear from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 65
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and a bear. Image taken from f. 65 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, a... More
Monkeys from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 149v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of monkeys robbing a sleeping traveller. Image taken from f. 149v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Man... More
People at a table from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 38
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a group of people at a table. Image taken from f. 38 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
King hunting from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 255v
Bas-de-page scene of a mounted king, shooting at a stag with a bow and arrow. Image taken from f. 255v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Man smoking pipe from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 6
Bas-de-page scene of a man smoking a pipe, a woman with a dog, and a monk hearing confessions. Image taken from f. 6 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Mary of Egypt from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 278v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt with a boar, an antelope, a leopard and a lion approaching her. Image taken from f. 278v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield ... More
Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 4
Detail of a grotesque playing a rebec. Image taken from f. 4 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... More
Angel visiting hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an angel visiting a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal M... More
Bird from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 50
Detail of a painting of a bird, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 50 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Man handing a cloth from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 143
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man handing a cloth to a woman. Image taken from f. 143 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Man bringing a letter to a hermit from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 136
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man bringing a letter to a hermit in his cave. Image taken from f. 136 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL... More
Devil and Virgin Mary from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 267
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Devil, an angel, and the Virgin Mary with scales. Image taken from f. 267 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. T... More
Women hunting rabbits from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 41
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman with a bow and another with a stick chasing rabbits. Image taken from f. 41 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Lat... More
Woman walking towards a nun from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 271
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a woman walking towards a nun outside a building. Image taken from f. 271 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The B... More
Two knights, a lady, and a hound from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 102
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two knights, a lady, and a hound. Image taken from f. 102 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Dog chasing a fox from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 67
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a dog, encouraged by his owner, chasing a fox. Image taken from f. 67 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Ro... More
Wild man embracing a woman from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 72
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wild man embracing a woman. Image taken from f. 72 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
King giving a key from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 19v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a king giving a key to another man. Image taken from f. 19v 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. 279
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hairy Mary of Egypt lying prostrate on the ground with birds above her. Image taken from f. 279 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). ... More
Performers from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 58
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of performers: a man with a pipe and tabor, another with pipes, and a woman balancing on sword points. Image taken from f. 58 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the ... More
Grotesque from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 75
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a blue-faced grotesque, hunched, with a man standing on his shoulders, from Book 1 of the Decretals. Image taken from f. 75 of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the... More
Three men from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 20v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men by a stream. Image taken from f. 20v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Lion and dragon from BL Royal 10 E IV, f. 80v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a lion and a dragon. Image taken from f. 80v of Decretals of Gregory IX with glossa ordinaria (the 'Smithfield Decretals'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More