Italian Street Musicians - Victorian era public domain image
From 'Street Life in London', 1877, by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith:.. Then there is something irresistible in the bright glitter of his eyes, in. his cheerful gait, and his fascinating manners; While English... More
Britons! Your country needs you / Printed by Saunders & Cullingham, 2 ...
Poster showing map of British Isles behind text. Poster no. 23. Wt. 8936. 50M. 1632/12/14.
Tanks on parade in London at the end of World War I, 1918
Photographer: Thomas Frederick Scales .Tanks on parade in London at the end of World War I, 1918.Dry plate glass negative .Reference No. 1/2-014078-G.Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association Collect... More
William I Penny - Public domain dedication museum photo
Made in London, England Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William I Penny - Public domain dedication museum photo
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Knight Chess Piece - Public domain dedication museum photo
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Manuscript Leaf from a Royal Psalter
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Enthroned Virgin and Child, England
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Piece - Public domain dedication museum photo
Public domain photo of a 3d object, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Abbey of Westminster and Council of Lyons from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 1...
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Abbey of Westminster and the Council of Lyons. Image taken from f. 138v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin.
Enthroned Virgin and Child - Public domain dedication museum photo
Public domain photo of Antique sculpture, Europe, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Nederlandse regering in Londen in ballingschap
Public domain scan of manuscript correspondence, Dutch history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Capriccio with St. Paul's and Old London Bridge
Public domain reproduction of artwork, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Abbey of Westminster and Council of Lyons from BL Royal 14 C VII, f. 1...
Bas-de-page scene of the Abbey of Westminster and the Council of Lyons. Image taken from f. 138v of Historia Anglorum, Chronica majora, Part III; Continuation of Chronica maiora. Written in Latin.
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 184
Bas-de-page scene of a knight, armed with a sword, being unhorsed by another armed with a lance. Image taken from f. 184 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Catherine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 283v
Bas-de-page scene of Catherine being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, before the king. Image taken from f. 283v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Wolf from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 121
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wolf looking at a man (according to legend, if a wolf sees a man before the man can see him, the man will lose his voice). Image taken from f. 121 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary ... More
Suckling child from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 303v
Detail of a miniature of the Virgin Mary, enthroned, suckling the Child, wth two angels above supporting the drapery behind her. In niches, two angels pla the guitar and a violin, and two others, below, holding... More
Valentine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 243
Bas-de-page scene of Valentine being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, with a decorated initial 'R'(etribue). Image taken from f. 243 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French im... More
Jerubbaal from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 37
Miniature of Jerubbaal commanding his son to execute the kings Zebah and Zalumna, in the upper register; and of the people of Israel making him king, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 37 of Psalter ('T... More
Edmund from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 277
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Edmund, tied to a tree and shot at by three men with arrows, with a decorated initial 'L'(audate). Image taken from f. 277 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in... More
Ibex from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 105
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three ibexes (or wild goats) browsing on a mountainside. Image taken from f. 105 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Christ in the Temple from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 151
Detail of a miniature of Christ in the Temple speaking to the doctors, with the Virgin and Joseph behind, and six niches with prophets, accompanying the text of Psalm 52. Image taken from f. 151 of Psalter ('Th... More
Lion and griffin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 145v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a griffin attacking a lion. Image taken from f. 145v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Marriage of Thomas's parents from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 289v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the mother of Thomas Becket, the Saracen Emir's daughter, being married to Gilbert Becket. Image taken from f. 289v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, wit... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 134v
Bas-de-page scene of two grotesque hybrids (half-man, half-lion) fighting each other with swords and axes, and shields. Image taken from f. 134v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fre... More
Tree of Jesse from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 67v
Detail of a section of a miniature of the Tree of Jesse. Image taken from f. 67v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Archers from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 162v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two archers with crossbows shooting at a bird in a tree. Image taken from f. 162v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Massacre from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 236
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Massacre of the innocents, with a mother and her two infant children being stabbed by the swords of two soldiers, with a decorated initial 'L'(audate). Image taken from f. 2... More
Jerubbaal becoming king from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 37
Detail of a lower register miniature of the people of Israel making him king. Image taken from f. 37 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
May from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 75v
Miniature of men hawking, on a calendar page for May. Image taken from f. 75v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Hoopoe or upapa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 95
Bas-de-page scene of a bird (a hoopoe or upapa), renewed after grooming, flying with two of its young. Image taken from f. 95 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Virgin and worshippers from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 216
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin addressing a group of worshippers. Image taken from f. 216 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
James from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 258
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of James being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 258 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Moses placing the tables of the Law from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 27
Miniature of Moses placing the tables of the Law; and Moses sending Joshua and other Israelites to the promised land, in the upper register; and of Joshua and his scouts returning from the promised land with fr... More
Kneeling figures from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 310
Miniature of six kneeling figures, three men and three women, with Christ in a cloud, His right hand raised in benediction,and a sphere in his left, with a bas-de-page scene of Margaret, who whips two devils, w... More
Men and women from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 200v
Bas-de-page scene of two men and two women seated on a bench, with one of the women holding a lapdog. Image taken from f. 200v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
The Expulsion from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 4
Miniature of the Expulsion from paradise, in the upper register; and of an angel holding out a garment to Adam and Eve in the lower register. Image taken from f. 4 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written... More
Fox from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 100
Bas-de-page scene of a fox attacking a rooster, while other birds fly away. Image taken from f. 100 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Absalom and his sons from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 59
Detail of an upper register miniature of Absalom and his sons fleeing. Image taken from f. 59 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Entry into Jerusalem from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 233v
Detail of a miniature of the Entry into Jerusalem with Christ on a donkey's back, two disciples, a boy in a tree and a man laying down a blue cloth. Image taken from f. 233v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'... More
The Nativity and Flight into Egypt from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 148v
Detail of a two-register miniature of the Nativity of Christ, and the Flight into Egypt. Image taken from f. 148v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Death of Absalom from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 60v
Detail of an upper register miniature of the death of Absalom. Image taken from f. 60v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Thare and Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 7v
Miniature of Thare giving idols to Abraham. Image taken from f. 7v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of God speaking to Abraham, in the upper register, and renaming him from Abram. Image taken from f. 10v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Absolom killing Amnon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 58v
Detail of an upper register miniature of Absolom killing Amnon. Image taken from f. 58v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Sacrifice of Abraham from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 11v
Detail of a miniature of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 11v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
David and Abner from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 54v
Detail of an upper register miniature of David receiving Abner. Image taken from f. 54v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Historiated initial. from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 283
Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(xultavit) of Hannah bringing Samuel to Eli. Image taken from f. 283 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Choir from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 229
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a choir of virgins singing before St. Dunstan of Canterbury. Image taken from f. 229 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
May from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 75v
Detail of a miniature of men hawking, on a calendar page for May. Image taken from f. 75v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Fox from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 99v
Bas-de-page scene of a fox feigning death, in order to attack the birds that gather round. Image taken from f. 99v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Saints from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 307v
Detail of a miniature of eight saints (confessors), four in the upper register and four in the lower register, without nimbi or emblems, including a pope (Silvester) and two bishops. Image taken from f. 307v of... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 172v
Detail of a decorated initial 'I'(n). Image taken from f. 172v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Widowed mother from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 229v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a widow, whose only child was being held captive, and finding prayers before an image of the Virgin of no avail, snatched the Christ-child from the Virgin Mary's arms to hold as... More
Margaret from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 255v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an assisted Margaret before a prefect, with a decorated initial 'A'(ppropinquet). Image taken from f. 255v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
April from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 75
Miniature of men driving oxen and bulls (for the zodiac sign Taurus), from a calendar page for April. Image taken from f. 75 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Margaret in cauldron from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 311
Bas-de-page scene of Margaret sitting in a cauldron over a fire, with two others provoking it. Image taken from f. 311 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Phoenix from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 94
Bas-de-page scene of a renewed phoenix, risen from the ashes, with a man standing to the right (perhaps the priest of Heliopolis). Image taken from f. 94 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin,... More
December from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 83
Miniature of goatherds and goats (for the zodiac sign Capricorn), from a calendar page for December. Image taken from f. 83 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Theophilus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 205
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin forcing the Devil to restore the deed by which Theophilus bartered his soul. Image taken from f. 205 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Griffin and dragon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 140
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a griffin biting the neck of a kneeling dragon Image taken from f. 140 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
July from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 78
Miniature of a man leading a lion by a chain (for the zodiac sign Leo), from the calendar for July. Image taken from f. 78 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
October from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 80v
Detail of a miniature of men sowing, on a calendar page for October. Image taken from f. 80v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Quintin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 274v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Quintin before a judge, assisted by a man, with a decorated initial 'E'(xaltabo). Image taken from f. 274v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
Christ and Judas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 248v
Miniature with four scenes in quatrefoils, with (top left) Mocking of Christ, (top right) Christ before Pilate, (bottom left) Judas throwing down the thirty pieces of silver and (bottom right) Judas hanging him... More
Calling to Paradise from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 212
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the Virgin, who calls to Paradise a poor man on his death-bed who had given away alms bestowed upon him for her sake. Image taken from f. 212 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter... More
Fox from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 99v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a fox feigning death, in order to attack the birds that gather round. Image taken from f. 99v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Margaret from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 310v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Margaret before the prefect, assisted by two others. Image taken from f. 310v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Priest and Virgin from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 219v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a priest being saved by the Virgin Mary having confessed on his death-bed for having debauched a nun. Image taken from f. 219v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in ... More
Juliana's hanging from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 244
Bas-de-page scene of Juliana being hanged by her hair from a tree, watched by two men. Image taken from f. 244 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Men and women from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 158v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of three men and two women. Image taken from f. 158v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Clermont from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 227
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the devoted St. Bon, bishop of Clermont, celebrating Mass one night before the Virgin assisted by two females. Image taken from f. 227 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Wri... More
Joseph from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 19
Detail of a miniature of Joseph reunited with his father and mother, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 19 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Raising of Lazarus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 211
Miniature of the raising of Lazarus by Christ, with a bas-de-page scene of a monk painting a fresco of the Virgin Mary; his ladder is broken by the devil but he is then rescued by the Virgin. Image taken from f... More
Grotesques playing instruments from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 196
Bas-de-page scene of two grotesques playing instruments, one playing a trumpet and one playing a rebec. Image taken from f. 196 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Joshua instructing his people from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 28
Miniature of Joshua instructing his people and sending men to spy on Jericho, in the upper register; and of Rehab helping a spy sent by Joshua to escape from Jericho, and Rehab and a spy on the right, in the lo... More
Wild cat from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 188
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wild cat jumping mid-air towards a dragon-grotesque. Image taken from f. 188 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
People from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 173v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two young men and two young women standing in a row, their hands connected by ribbons. Image taken from f. 173v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fre... More
David and messenger from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 53v
Miniature of a messenger bringing David proof of Saul's death, in the upper register; and of the anointing of David, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 53v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 155
Bas-de-page scene of a stag on its back on the ground, being attacked by two dogs, while the hunter blows his horn. Image taken from f. 155 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
Weasels from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 113
Two bas-de-page scenes of a weasel with its young, and running away whilst carrying its young in its mouth. Image taken from f. 113 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Barnabas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 251
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Barnabas being lying on a fire provoked by two men, with a zoomorphic initial 'I'(nignos). Image taken from f. 251 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with ... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 161
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men shooting arrows at a cock and another bird. Image taken from f. 161 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Sisera and Jael from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 33
Detail of an upper register miniature of king Sisera drinking with Jael (here Deborah) and Jael (here Deborah) killing king Sisera. Image taken from f. 33 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin... More
Samson and his father from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 43v
Detail of a lower register miniature of Samson and his father. Image taken from f. 43v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Noah from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 6
Miniature of a devil meeting Noah's wife, Noah and his wife, and Noah's wife giving Noah a chalice, in the upper register; and of an angel speaking to Noah, and of Noah building the ark, in the lower register. ... More
Eliud offering a sword from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 31
Detail of an upper register miniature of Eliud offering a sword to a king and Eliud killing the king. Image taken from f. 31 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Samson from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 46v
Miniature of a blinded Samson breaking the pillars. Image taken from f. 46v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
John from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 265
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of John the Baptist leaning out of a building and being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, with Salome alongside. Image taken from f. 265 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter').... More
Text from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 21
Text page f. 21 Image taken from f. 21 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 298v
Detail of an historiated initial 'Q' of a bishop speaking to a group of people. Image taken from f. 298v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Marriage at Cana from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 168v
Miniature of the marriage feast at Cana with a kneeling maid holding up a cup of the miraculous wine and six angels playing musical instruments in niches, three on either side, with an historiated initial 'S'(a... More
March from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 74
Miniature of shepherds with their flocks, watching two rams butting heads (for the zodiac sign Aries), on a calendar page for March. Image taken from f. 74 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Lati... More
Hoopoe or upapa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 94v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a bird (a hoopoe or upapa) seated in a nest, with three birds perched around it; according to legend, its young will feed it and groom its feathers until new feathers are grown.... More
Virgin Mary from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 286
Historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the Virgin Mary standing with outstretched arms towards a cloud with the crucified Christ, with a bas-de-page scene of Andrew being crucified by two men on a diagonal cross. I... More
Christ and Judas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 248v
Detail of a minature with four scenes in quatrefoils, with (top left) Mocking of Christ, (top right) Christ before Pilate, (bottom left) Judas throwing down the thirty pieces of silver and (bottom right) Judas ... More
Men from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 204
Bas-de-page scene of four men standing in a row, with hands joined. Image taken from f. 204 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Moses and two fighting Jews from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 24
Detail of an upper register miniature of Moses separating two fighting Jews. Image taken from f. 24 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.
Joseph from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 16
Detail of a miniature of Joseph and the wife of Potiphar, in the lower register. Image taken from f. 16 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions.