Grand Duke Dmitri and Eudoxia from BL YT 51, ff. 17v-18
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his army riding away, as the sun breaks through to shine on them; miniature of the Grand Duchess Eudoxia and her daughter-in-law gazing out of the window of their palace. ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 29
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri placing his army into a battle array. Image taken from f. 29 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yate... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 17v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his army riding away, as the sun breaks through to shine on them. Image taken from f. 17v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Rus... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 25v
Miniature of an eminent envoy sent by the head of the church being brought before the Grand Duke Dmitri. Image taken from f. 25v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Rus... More
Mikula Vasilievic from BL YT 51, f. 37v
Miniature of Mikula Vasilievic being posted with his detachment on the right wing. Image taken from f. 37v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 7v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his brother visiting the Metropolitan, Cyprian. Image taken from f. 7v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavoni... More
Battle from BL YT 51, f. 45v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the Christian forces overcoming the pagan forces in battle. Image taken from f. 45v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yat... More
Melik and his company from BL YT 51, f. 28
Miniature of Melik and his company riding forth, but retiring upon seeing the enemy. Image taken from f. 28 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic.... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 32
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri advancing as far as the Kulikova Pole before halting. Image taken from f. 32 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavo... More
Prince Andrej and Prince Dimitri from BL YT 51, f. 24v
Miniature of Prince Dimitri of Briansk and his brother, Prince Andrej of Pelotzk coming before the Grand Duke Dmitri. Image taken from f. 24v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). W... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 20
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri ordering his captains to ride out into the fields of Kolomna with drums, horns, and trumpets. Image taken from f. 20 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 30v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri on horseback, delivering a speech to his princes and captains. Image taken from f. 30v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Ch... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 42
Miniature of the Metropolitan blessing the Grand Duke Dmitri and sprinkling him with holy water. Image taken from f. 42 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Chur... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 21
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri starting from Kursk with his army. Image taken from f. 21 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yates T... More
Prince Vladimir's regiment from BL YT 51, f. 44
Miniature of Prince Vladimir's regiment remaining stationary until the eighth hour. Image taken from f. 44 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, ff. 11v-12
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri being joined by the princes of Bieloozero; miniature of the saintly Sergius blessing the Grand Duke Dmitri and his army. Image taken from ff. 11v-12 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Pob... More
Vision from BL YT 51, f. 40v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the vision of one of Prince Vladimir's men, of a group of armed men on horseback, with hands above holding wreaths. Image taken from f. 40v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout o... More
Olgerd from BL YT 51, f. 22 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of Olgerd, having collected an army of Lithuanians, Varangians, and 'Zhamoti,' hastening to the aid of Tsar Mamai. Image taken from f. 22 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mam... More
Image from BL YT 51, f. 33 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Image taken from f. 33 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who ass... More
Prince Vladimir's regiment from BL YT 51, f. 44v
Miniature of Prince Vladimir's regiment taking the offensive against the heathens. Image taken from f. 44v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 30
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri dismounting from his horse and praying, as an army approaches. Image taken from f. 30 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Chu... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 21v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his army moving towards the invaded region. Image taken from f. 21v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. ... More
Armies from BL YT 51, f. 35 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the two armies preparing themselves for battle. Image taken from f. 35 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yates Thompson (... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 39
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his army attacking the heathen Tartars. Image taken from f. 39 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henr... More
Prince Dimitri of Briansk from BL YT 51, f. 23v
Miniature of Prince Dimitri of Briansk receiving a letter from his brother, Prince Andrej of Pelotzk. Image taken from f. 23v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russia... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 31v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri ordering his army to advance along the river under the cover of the forest. Image taken from f. 31v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written ... More
Eudoxia and her daughter-in-law from BL YT 51, f. 18
Miniature of the Grand Duchess Eudoxia and her daughter-in-law gazing out of the window of their palace. Image taken from f. 18 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 46
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri remaining on the field of battle for eight days to bury the dead. Image taken from f. 46 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian ... More
Tsar Mamai from BL YT 51, f. 46v
Miniature of the body of Tsar Mamai being recognized by some merchants. Image taken from f. 46v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yate... More
Grand Duchess from BL YT 51, f. 47v
Miniature of the news of the military victory being brought to the Grand Duchess. Image taken from f. 47v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 29v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri, with his brother, Vladimir, climbing a hill to survey his army below, at the battle of Kulikovo (1380). Image taken from f. 29v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of... More
Ravens and eagles from BL YT 51, f. 27v
Miniature of ravens and eagles flocking to the site of a battle. Image taken from f. 27v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yates Thomp... More
Bishop of Kolomna and Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, ff. 19v-20
Miniature of the Bishop of Kolomna meeting the Grand Duke Dmitri at the gates of the city, with life-bearing crosses; miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri ordering his captains to ride out into the fields of Kolo... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 36v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri mounting his horse and giving the signal to his army to begin the battle. Image taken from f. 36v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 43
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri shedding tears and addressing his chiefs, discussing the unfavourable aspect of the battle just past. Image taken from f. 43 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the... More
Battle from BL YT 51, f. 39v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of a battle between Christians and the heathen Tartars. Image taken from f. 39v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yates Thom... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 48
Miniature of Father Sergius meeting the Grand Duke Dmitri and blessing him. Image taken from f. 48 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Y... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 26v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri crossing the river Don by boat with all his forces. Image taken from f. 26v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavon... More
Wolves from BL YT 51, f. 27 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of wolves gathered in a field howling fiercely as they hear the sounds of a battle. Image taken from f. 27 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church ... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 47
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his army crossing the river Severka. Image taken from f. 47 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Y... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 14v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his brother, Vladimir, praying before an icon of Christ. Image taken from f. 14v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Chur... More
Sergius of Radonzeh from BL YT 51, f. 36
Miniature of the scriptures sent by Igumen Sergius of Radonzeh being brought before the Grand Duke Dmitri. Image taken from f. 36 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Ru... More
Battle from BL YT 51, f. 38v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of a horseman doing battle with the Peceneg. Image taken from f. 38v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavonic. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-... More
Vision from BL YT 51, f. 41 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of one of Prince Vladimir's men telling the Grand Duke Dmitri of his vision. Image taken from f. 41 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Slavoni... More
Cyprian from BL YT 51, f. 25 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of messengers arriving before Cyprian with the news that the Olgerdovici are arriving with their help. Image taken from f. 25 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written... More
Bishop of Kolomna from BL YT 51, f. 19v
Miniature of the Bishop of Kolomna meeting the Grand Duke Dmitri at the gates of the city, with life-bearing crosses. Image taken from f. 19v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). W... More
Grand Duke Dmitri from BL YT 51, f. 42v
Miniature of the Grand Duke Dmitri and his escort going into a monastery to pray before an icon. Image taken from f. 42v of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Chu... More
Prince Andrej of Pelotzk from BL YT 51, f. 23
Miniature of Prince Andrej of Pelotzk sending a written message by messenger to his brother, Prince Dimitri of Briansk. Image taken from f. 23 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). ... More
Fema the Brigand from BL YT 51, f. 34
Miniature of Fema the Brigand having a vision of two young warriors defeating a pagan army. Image taken from f. 34 of Skazanie o Mamaevom Poboishche (the Tale of the Rout of Mamai). Written in Russian Church Sl... More