Philip the Good from BL YT 32, f. 13

Miniature of Philip the Good enthroned among members of the Knights of the Golden Fleece, while a lion sits at his feet. With a scatter border of flowers, a dragonfly, and a lady holding a white dog. Image taken from f. 13 of Chroniques abrégées des Anciens Rois et Ducs de Bourgogne. Written in French.

Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assembled this remarkable collection over his lifetime. The collection is now housed at the British Library in London.

Henry Yates Thompson was born into a wealthy family in 1838. Thompson began collecting manuscripts and other items in the 1870s. His collection quickly gained recognition for its exceptional quality and breadth. He had a keen eye for illuminated manuscripts, which are manuscripts decorated with intricate illustrations and calligraphy. The collection has a particular emphasis on medieval manuscripts.