Two judges from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 11v
Detail of a miniature of two judges with an open book. Image taken from f. 11v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), ... More
Anathoth, Area Achad, and Azer from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 13v-14
Illuminated initials at the beginning of entries for Anathoth, Area Achad and Azer. Image taken from ff. 13v-14 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et ch... More
Text page from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 42v
Text page with coloured initials and a partial bar border. Image taken from f. 42v of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More
Mermaid with mirror from BL Harley 6149, f. 30
Detail of a coat of arms with a mermaid holding a mirror. Image taken from f. 30 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut (ff. 5-44), 'The Boo... More
map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volume...
This image has been taken from scan 000119 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More
Chessboard from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 44
Detail of a miniature of a chessboard. Image taken from f. 44 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a French translat... More
Man and woman from BL Eg 3132A, f. 2v
Miniature of a standing man and woman in a garden. Image taken from f. 2v of The romance poem 'Roberte the Devyll'. Written in English. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas ... More
Rose with hound and dragon from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 137
Detail of the red rose of Lancaster, with a hound and dragon, in the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 137 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demandes d'amour; Le livre dit grace entiere sur le fait du gou... More
Two men riding from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 18v
Detail of a miniature of two men riding. Image taken from f. 18v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a French trans... 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
Physician from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 34
Detail of a miniature of a physician with a book and a box. Image taken from f. 34 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65... More
Melibee and Prudence from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 52
Detail of a miniature of Melibee and Prudence. Image taken from f. 52 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a French ... More
Court of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1
Miniature of a lady Jeunesse presenting the author to lord Bel Accueil and lady Plaisance and their court, with a full border with two mottos, 'La plus eure' and 'Dieu et mon droit', the arms of Edward the Conf... More
Roundels of popes and rulers from BL Harley 3461, f. 75v-76
Roundels of popes and rulers. Image taken from f. 75v-76 of A 'history of events', imperfect (ff. 1-92v); ruled folios with added sketches (ff. 93-100v); and a poem on astronomy, astrology, and geography (ff. 1... More
Jean de Meun writing in his study from BL YT 21, f. 69v
Detail of a miniature of Jean de Meun writing the opening words of his poem (which begins on f. 28), in the Roman de la Rose. Image taken from f. 69v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompso... More
Plymouth Rock from "The Child's Book of Poetry. A selection of poems, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000159 from "The Child's Book of Poetry. A selection of poems, ballads and hymns". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users o... More
伝阿仏尼書 『続古今和歌集』断簡|Two Poems from the Collection of Poems Ancient and Mo...
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Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 1v
Full-page miniature, upper register: Moses before the burning bush (Ex. 3), lower register: the first of God's signs to Moses: Moses' rod turning to a snake (Ex. 4:2-4). Image taken from f. 1v of Haggadah with ... More
Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 72
Text page with illuminated initials and flourishes. Image taken from f. 72 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in French. The B... More
Prince hearing mass from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v
Detail of a miniature of a prince hearing Mass. Image taken from f. 210v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in French. The BL ... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 32v
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 32v of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Lout... More
Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 2
Block of text in gold on a red ground, with a full strew border, including flowers, vines, a moth, and a frog. Image taken from f. 2 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 16v
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Section on the boar, the greyhound, the dragon and the bull. Image taken from f. 16v of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Batt... More
Verses dedicated to Henry VIII from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 3v-4
Verses dedicated to Henry VIII and illuminated initials 'T'(re) and 'A'(rbee) at the beginning of the text. Image taken from ff. 3v-4 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute l... More
The eighth and the ninth plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 5v
Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of the locusts, lower register: the plague of darkness. Image taken from f. 5v of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passover (the 'Brother Haggada... More
map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volume...
This image has been taken from scan 000307 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More
Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 9
Coloured drawing of Christ before Herod. Image taken from f. 9 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in Lond... More
Merchant from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 31v
Detail of a miniature of a merchant with scales, a table, and a purse. Image taken from f. 31v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeu... More
White horse from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 120
Detail of an added drawing of a white horse in the lower margin of the folio, with a badge bearing the motto 'My trust ys'. Image taken from f. 120 of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in Engli... More
Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 12
Text page with illuminated initials and line-fillers. Image taken from f. 12 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in French. The... More
Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 96v
Text page, with a detail written within the ascender of a letter: ‘ave ma / ri gratia / plena / d[omi]n[us] tecu[m].' Image taken from f. 96v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entir... More
Lower cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Lower cover
Lower cover of crimson velvet with the royal arms (between H. H.) and roses embroidered in coloured silks, gold-thread and seed-pearls, with spine. Image taken from Lower cover of Description of the Holy Land, ... More
Dante from BL YT 36, f. 159 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a miniature of Dante being expelled from Florence, and of Dante composing his poem in exile. Image taken from f. 159 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy). Written in Italian. Henry Yates Thompson... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, ff. 32v-33
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from ff. 32v-33 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam ... More
Scenes from Exodus from BL Or 1404, f. 6
Full-page miniature, upper register: the tenth plague, the plague of the first-born, lower register; the Israelites despoiling the Egyptians (Ex. 12:35-36). Image taken from f. 6 of Haggadah with commentary and... More
Queen with two attendants from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 6v
Detail of a miniature of a queen with two attendants. Image taken from f. 6v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a ... More
Explicit from BL Harley 6149, f. 126
Explicit of the 'vii Deeds of Honoure and their Seven Crownys'. Coloured drawing of the seventh crown. Image taken from f. 126 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic... More
Mounted knight from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 13v
Detail of a miniature of a mounted knight in armour. Image taken from f. 13v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a ... More
Scribe from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 27v
Miniature of a scribe with a knife, shears, a pen-case, and an inkpot. Image taken from f. 27v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeu... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Sappho from BL Royal 20 C V, f. 75v, illuminated ...
Miniature of Sappho reading her poems to other authors. Image taken from f. 75v of Des cleres et nobles femmes, De claris mulieribus in an anonymous French translation (index De claris mulieribus, Le livre de f... More
Labourer from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 23
Detail of a miniature of a labourer with a spade, rod, and pruning hook. Image taken from f. 23 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibe... More
Prince and his council from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v
Detail of a miniature of a prince and his council, and a prince hearing mass. Image taken from f. 210v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un princ... More
Competition Between Poets of Different Eras (Jidai fudō uta awase), de...
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Rosebush from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 125v
Detail of a miniature of a rosebush with a laydbird, butterfly, and fly among its vines, beneath gold lettering reading 'Finis,' at the end of the text. Image taken from f. 125v of Description of the Holy Land,... More
Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 2
Full-page miniature, upper register: the second of God's signs to Moses, the miracle of the leprous hand (Ex. 4:6-7), lower register: Moses returning to Egypt with his family, Zipporah circumcising Moses' son ... More
Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 7v
Coloured drawing of Christ before the High Priest Caiaphas. Image taken from f. 7v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the Bri... More
Heloise from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 137
Detail of a miniature of Heloise addressing her pupil, and a group of women. Image taken from f. 137 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demandes d'amour; Le livre dit grace entiere sur le fait du gouvernement d'un prin... More
Exodus from BL Or 1404, f. 6v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Full-page miniature, upper register: the Israelites coming out of Egypt, lower register: the Egyptians pursuing the Israelites. Image taken from f. 6v of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passov... More
Messenger from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 41v
Detail of a miniature of a messenger with dice, a pot of money, and a leather wallet. Image taken from f. 41v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the ... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 15v
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Section on the lion. Image taken from f. 15v of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Ada... More
Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 1
Coloured drawing of the Trinity at the beginning of the text. Image taken from f. 1 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The concept of the Trinity is a central doctrine of Christianity that refers to the beli... More
Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 11v
Coloured drawing of the Flagellation. Image taken from f. 11v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in Londo... More
Crucifixion from BL Harley 3461, f. 49
Large roundel of the Crucifixion and a smaller roundel of the pope. Image taken from f. 49 of A 'history of events', imperfect (ff. 1-92v); ruled folios with added sketches (ff. 93-100v); and a poem on astrono... More
Tudor rose from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188
Detail of a Tudor rose in the lower left corner of the folio. Image taken from f. 188 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in Fre... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 12v
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Image taken from f. 12v of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut (ff. 5-44),... More
Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 12th century
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Court of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of a lady Jeunesse presenting the author to lord Bel Accueil and lady Plaisance and their court, with a full border with two mottos, 'La plus eure' and 'Dieu et mon droit', the arms of Edw... More
Knight on horseback from BL Eg 3132A, f. 1
Drawing of a knight on horseback. Image taken from f. 1 of The romance poem 'Roberte the Devyll'. Written in English. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Egerton (1540-1617... More
Added marginal annotation from BL Harley 2251, f. 63
Detail of added marginal annotation (in the hand of Humfrey Wanley?). Image taken from f. 63 of Poems, imperfect. Written in English. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts h... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 13
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Image taken from f. 13 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut (ff. 5-44), ... More
The first cup from BL Add 14761, f. 26v
Detail of a page: miniature of a pig-like figure lifting the first cup of wine and a hare placing a stick upon a dog's head. Image taken from f. 26v of Haggadah, liturgical poems and biblical readings for Passo... More
View of London from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 73
Detail of a miniature of a view of London with the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London with duke Charles inside writing his poems. Image taken from f. 73 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver do... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 30
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 30 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More
Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 3
Full-page miniature, upper register: Moses and Aaron in front of Pharaoh andbehind them two elderly magicians of Pharaoh, lower register: the increased labour of the Israelites in Egypt. Image taken from f. 3 o... More
Seder eve from BL Or 1404, f. 7v
Full-page miniature, upper register: the slaughter and the preparation of the Passover lamb, smearing the posts of the doorway with blood (Ex. 12:22), lower register: two couples by spread Seder tables raising ... More
Royal arms from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 1v
Detail of a miniature of the royal arms. Image taken from f. 1v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faictes en plusieurs lieux et vi... More
Bethoron, Bethsamis, and Bala from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 24v-25
Illuminated initials at the beginning of entries for Bethoron, Bethsamis, and Bala. Image taken from ff. 24v-25 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et ch... More
Arms of France and England from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 1v-2
Full-page miniature of the arms of France and England and a dedicatory letter addressed to Henry VIII. Image taken from ff. 1v-2 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Ter... More
Upper cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Upper cover
Upper cover of crimson velvet with the royal arms (between H. H.) and roses embroidered in coloured silks, gold-thread and seed-pearls. Image taken from Upper cover of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'T... More
Geoffrey Chaucer from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 93v
Marginal miniature of Geoffrey Chaucer pointing the text, with a caption reading 'Chauceris ymago'. Image taken from f. 93v of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Innkeeper from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 37
Detail of a miniature of an innkeeper with a pot of wine, welcoming guests. Image taken from f. 37 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Mel... More
'Champ' initials from BL Harley 2255, f. 110
Champ' initials with foliate feathering and paraph with pen-flourishing in the Fifteen Oes of St Bridget. Image taken from f. 110 of Collection of 45 minor poems including 'The Legend of Saint Austin at Compton... 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
Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 4
Beginning of the main text, in gold and dark ink, with illuminated initials. Image taken from f. 4 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorabl... More
Grasshopper from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v
Detail of a grasshopper, from the full strew border at the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 3v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et chose... More
Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v
Block of text in gold on a red ground, with a full strew border, including flowers, vines, a dragonfly, an owl, and a grasshopper. Image taken from f. 3v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample de... More
The bitter herb from BL Or 1404, f. 18
Detail of a miniature representing the bitter herb (~maror~): a couple is seated at a spread Seder table with the husband pointing to his wife. This motif refers to a pun meaning that for the husband his wife i... More
Upper cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Upper cover
Upper cover of crimson velvet with the royal arms (between H. H.) and roses embroidered in coloured silks, gold-thread and seed-pearls. Image taken from Upper cover of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'T... More
The fourth and the fifth plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 4v
Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of wild beasts (~arov~), lower register: the plague of pestilence. The meaning of the Hebrew word, ~arov~, by which the fourth plague is described (E. 8:21) is n... More
The sixth and the seventh plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 5
Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of boils, lower register: the plague of hail. Image taken from f. 5 of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passover (the 'Brother Haggadah'). Writte... More
Decorated initials from BL Harley 4012, f. 109
Decorated initials and ink drawing of Christ on the cross at the beginning of a Passion poem. Image taken from f. 109 of Various religious and moral treatises including The Cleansing of Man's Soul (ff. 1-68v), ... More
Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 6v
Coloured drawing of the Betrayal with Judas kissing Christ and soldiers standing by. Image taken from f. 6v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ma... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, ff. 28v-29
Text pages with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from ff. 28v-29 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam... More
Royal arms from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 1v
Miniature of the royal arms with golden initials 'H' and 'H' flanking them, and roses and fleurs-de-lys on the border surrounding. Image taken from f. 1v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample de... More
White horse from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 120
Drawing of a white horse in the lower margin of the folio, with a badge bearing the motto 'My trust ys'. Image taken from f. 120 of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL Royal M... More
Frog from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 2
Detail of a miniature of a frog, from the lower border of the folio. Image taken from f. 2 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faict... More
Arms from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v
Detail of arms with a rose supported between a white greyhound and a red dragon, from the bottom border of the folio. Image taken from f. 210v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace enti... More
fictional protagonist and narrator from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, ...
This image has been taken from scan 000010 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More
Castle of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188
Detail of a miniature of the Castle of Love, with the lover addressing three women. Image taken from f. 188 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un ... More
map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volume...
This image has been taken from scan 000242 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More
Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin from "The Works of Jonathan Swi...
This image has been taken from scan 000010 from volume 01 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More
Paraphs from BL Harley 2255, f. 8v
Paraphs with pen-flourishing including a bird. Image taken from f. 8v of Collection of 45 minor poems including 'The Legend of Saint Austin at Compton', 'The Testament', 'Fabula duorum mercatorum', and 'When sh... More
Scribe from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 27v
Detail of a miniature of a scribe with a knife, shears, a pen-case, and an inkpot. Image taken from f. 27v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tal... More
The second and the third plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 4
Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of frogs, lower register: the plague of lice. Image taken from f. 4 of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passover (the 'Brother Haggadah'). Writte... More
Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 10
Coloured drawing of Christ before Pilate. Image taken from f. 10 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in Lo... More
City officer from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 39v
Detail of a miniature of a city officer with a key, a measure, and a purse. Image taken from f. 39v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Me... More
Geoffrey Chaucer from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 93v
Detail of a marginal miniature of Geoffrey Chaucer pointing the text, with a caption reading 'Chauceris ymago'. Image taken from f. 93v of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL ... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 29
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 29 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 33
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 33 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More
Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 24
Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 24 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More