Musicians from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 179
Bas-de-page scene of three musicians, two with trumpets, a third with cymbals. Image taken from f. 179 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Samuel anointing David from BL Harley 2888, f. 31v
Historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the prophet Samuel anointing David, with a hound chasing a hare in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 31v of Psalter, imperfect, with calendar and hymns, Breviary (Augustini... More
David from BL YT 8, f. 45v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Historiated initial 'E'(xultate) with king David playing bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80, and a decorated initial 'S'(piritu) with a man praying, full border and bas-de-page scene with an archer hunting a d... More
David harping from BL Harley 2888, f. 9
Full bar border with a historiated initial 'B'(eatus) of David harping and a hound and a stag in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter, imperfect, with calendar and hymns, Breviary (Augustinian use)... More
Samuel anointing David from BL Harley 2888, f. 31v
Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(ominus) of the prophet Samuel anointing David, with a hound chasing a hare in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 31v of Psalter, imperfect, with calendar and hymns, Breviar... More
Idols from BL YT 13, f. 96 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Bas-de-page scenes from the Flight into Egypt: at left, a man sowing seed (the Cornfield Miracle); and at right, and idols falling from their pedestals, with two demons flying away, at the beginning of Psalm 12... More
Beatus initial from BL Harley 2356, f. 9
Decorated initial 'B'(eatus), with arms and two lions, and a partial bar border in colours and gold with grotesque hybrid creatures blowing trumpets in the bas-de-page. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter Hours wi... More
Grotesque hybrids from BL Harley 2356, f. 9
Detail of two grotesque hybrid creatures blowing trumpets in the bas-de-page of a partial bar border in colours and gold. Image taken from f. 9 of Psalter Hours with a calendar, litany, and prayers. Written in ... More
King David playing a carillon of bells from BL YT 8, f. 45v
Historiated initial 'E'(xultate) with king David playing bells with hammers at the beginning of Psalm 80, with decorated initial 'S'(piritu) with a man praying, full border and bas-de-page scene with an archer ... More
Tree of Jesse from BL Lansdowne 346, f. 7
Miniature of the Tree of Jesse, and a full foliate border including human heads, a roundel with David and Goliath in the left corner of the lower margin, and a dog hunting a rabbit in the bas-de-page, at the be... More
Psalm 1 from BL YT 8, f. 7 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Historiated initial 'B'(eatus) in two compartments, with Saul throwing his spear at David playing his harp, and David and Goliath, full border and bas-de-page scene with David with a harp and Saul crowned, ridi... More
Seated king from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 185
Bas-de-page scene of a king and two others at a table, with a kneeling attendant holding up a cup. Image taken from f. 185 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. T... More
Valentine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 243
Detail of a 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, wi... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 143v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two hybrid grotesques (each half-fish), with shields and lances, jousting with one another in the ocean. Image taken from f. 143v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written ... More
Feeding of the Five Thousand from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 169
Miniature of Christ and the Feeding of the Five Thousand, with six nimbed figures in niches (Apostles?), and a bas-de-page scene of a dragon and a grotesque with a small shield and axe fighting. Image taken fro... More
Nicholas as bishop from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 317v
Bas-de-page scene of Nicholas as a bishop addressing three children in a tub. Image taken from f. 317v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Two men fighting from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 146v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men fighting with swords and shields. Image taken from f. 146v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript ... More
Washing of Christ's feet from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 300
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Christ with her hair. Image taken from f. 300 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Roy... More
David and grotesque from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 149
Detail of an historiated initial 'Q'(uid) of David beheading Goliath, with a bas-de-page scene of a horned grotesque. Image taken from f. 149 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French... More
Kenelm from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 255
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Kenelm being thrown head first into a pit by two men, with a decorated initial 'P'(rincipes). Image taken from f. 255 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, wi... More
Margaret from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 255v
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 image caption... More
Hyena from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 103v
Bas-de-page scene of a hyena attacking a man who is lying on the ground. Image taken from f. 103v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Monk and nun playing instruments from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 177
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a nun playing a psaltery and a monk playing a mandora. Image taken from f. 177 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal... More
Felix from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 266
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Felix being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 266 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Man... More
Laurence from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 261
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Laurence, being burned alive on a gridiron, with a decorated initial 'B'(eati). Image taken from f. 261 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French... More
Ants from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 96
Bas-de-page scene of three ants, the size and shape of guard dogs (said to live in Ethiopia) attacking two men, armed with swords and shields. Image taken from f. 96 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writ... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 151v
Bas-de-page scene of a mounted hunter, followed by an attendant with bows and arrows, and two dogs. Image taken from f. 151v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. ... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 156
Bas-de-page scene of two women hunting rabbits with clubs. Image taken from f. 156 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
Knights from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 185v
Bas-de-page scene of two knights fighting or jousting. Image taken from f. 185v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 160
Bas-de-page scene of two men, one with a club, pursuing a dog (or fox) carrying off a fowl. Image taken from f. 160 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL R... More
Martyrdom of Fabian from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 238
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom of Fabian, lying on the ground, surrounded by two soldiers pointing arrows at him. Image taken from f. 238 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 171
Bas-de-page scene of a man leading two greyhounds on a leash, while a boy follows, carrying the dead hare. Image taken from f. 171 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image capt... More
Weasels from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 113
Detail of 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... More
Turtle-doves from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 114v
Bas-de-page scene of two turtle-doves standing together. Image taken from f. 114v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Hunter and antelope from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 88
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a hunter spearing an antelope, who is so swift he cannot be caught unless his horns are snared in the branches of a tree. Image taken from f. 88 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psal... More
Animals playing instruments from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 194
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a donkey playing a trumpet and a cat beating a tabor. Image taken from f. 194 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal ... More
Anselm from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 215v
Bas-de-page scene of the monk Anselm who spilt sacramental wine over the corporale, and how the Virgin Mary removed the stain. Image taken from f. 215v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, w... More
Mother of Thomas of Canterbury from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 288v
Bas-de-page scene of the mother of Thomas, the Saracen Emir's daughter, being recognized by Gilbert Becket's servant. Image taken from f. 288v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Frenc... More
Hedgehog from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 97v
Bas-de-page scene of a hedgehog with grapes impaled on its spines, in a landscape with three trees. Image taken from f. 97v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. ... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 151v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a mounted hunter, followed by an attendant with bows and arrows, and two dogs. Image taken from f. 151v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French imag... More
Aspis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 126
Bas-de-page scene of two musicians lulling an aspis to sleep with music, while two others steal balm from the tree which the aspis was guarding. Image taken from f. 126 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Wr... More
Griffin and dragon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 140
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. The BL Royal Manuscript Collect... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 171v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a man blowing a horn, and another, with an axe on his shoulder, leading two dogs, while a third dog runs in advance. Image taken from f. 171v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter... More
Grotesques from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 137v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two grotesques fighting; one, half-man, half-lion, with a bow and arrow, and the other, half-man, half-boar, with a shield and scimitar. Image taken from f. 137v of Psalter ('Th... More
Simon and Jude from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 274
Bas-de-page scene of Simon and Jude being beaten by two men with bats, with the devil emerging from a broken statue. Image taken from f. 274 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... More
Men wrestling from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 168
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two nude men wrestling. Image taken from f. 168 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Simon and Jude from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 273v
Bas-de-page scene of Simon and Jude with three magicians. Image taken from f. 273v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
David, and hunter and hounds from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 150v
Detail of an historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of David and the fool, and a bas-de-page scene of a mounted hunter and two hounds pursuing a stag. Image taken from f. 150v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writ... More
Thomas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 287v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas arguing before the king. Image taken from f. 287v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Fish from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 143
Bas-de-page scene of two sea creatures with sail-like fins in combat. Image taken from f. 143 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collec... More
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 224
Bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk of Pisa, having left his bride to become a monk after the appearance of the Virgin at his wedding, who scolded him for deserting her. Image taken from f. 224 of Psalter ('Th... More
Andrew from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 285v
Bas-de-page scene of Andrew before the king. Image taken from f. 285v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the ... More
Chrysogonus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 280
Bas-de-page scene of Chrysogonus being beheaded by a man with a raised sword, with a decorated initial 'L'(audate). Image taken from f. 280 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French i... More
Catherine from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 283v
Detail of a 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 capti... More
Theophilus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 204v
Bas-de-page scene of Theophilus seeking aid from the Virgin, and kneeling before a statue of the Virgin and child over an altar. Image taken from f. 204v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin,... More
Blinded by lightning from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 241
Bas-de-page scene of Paul being struck from his horse and blinded by lightning whilst en route to take letters to Damascus, as requested by the High Priest, with soldiers and horses rearing either side. Image t... More
Denis from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 270v
Bas-de-page scene of Denis, assisted by two others, arguing before a mitred figure. Image taken from f. 270v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Ma... More
Donatus from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 260
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Donatus being beheaded by a man with a raised sword. Image taken from f. 260 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal M... More
Wild asses from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 105v
Bas-de-page scene of a male ass examining a newly-born foal, with its mother beside it (according to legend, the male will castrate any newly-born male foal). Image taken from f. 105v of Psalter ('The Queen Mar... More
Ill monk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 231
Bas-de-page scene of the Virgin Mary restoring an ill monk with her milk. Image taken from f. 231 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Panther from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 109
Bas-de-page scene of a multi-coloured panther, with a lion, a deer, and other animals inhaling the odour from his mouth. Image taken from f. 109 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fre... More
Partridges from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 111v
Bas-de-page scene of four partridges flying above a field of corn. Image taken from f. 111v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Bon from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 226v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene showing the devotion of Bon, the bishop of Clermont. Image taken from f. 226v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Man... More
Alban from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 251v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a crowned Alban in the grasp of two men in mail before a king, with a decorated initial 'F'(eci). Image taken from f. 251v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Lat... More
Whale from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 111
Bas-de-page scene of the crew of ship lighting a fire on the back of a whale. Image taken from f. 111 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
John from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 234v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of John, standing with a palm-branch in his hand, preaching before three others, with a decorated initial 'C'(onfitebor). Image taken from f. 234v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalt... More
Nativity of Nicholas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 314v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the nativity of Nicolas. Image taken from f. 314v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also ... More
King from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 188v
Bas-de-page scene of a seated king taking a cup from a kneeling attendant, with a decorated initial 'Q'(ui). Image taken from f. 188v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image c... More
Crows from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 129
Bas-de-page scene of crows in flight. Image taken from f. 129 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Co... More
Edward from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 244v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Edward, king and martyr, riding to hunt, with two figures on horseback, one on foot, and two dogs. Image taken from f. 244v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Lat... More
Wild asses from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 106
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a male ass examining a newly-born foal, with its mother beside it (according to legend, the male will castrate any newly-born male foal). Image taken from f. 106 of Psalter ('Th... More
Elephants from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 118v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of an elephant with her foal, having just given birth in water to avoid the dragon, flying above. Image taken from f. 118v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, ... More
Peter from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 253
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Peter crucified upside down, with two men tying knots at his feet. Image taken from f. 253 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. ... More
Louis VII from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 215
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of King Louis VII being made to believe in miracles by seeing victims of the 'mal des ardents' healed by the Virgin in the cathedral of Soissons. Image taken from f. 215 of Psalter... More
Margaret from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 314
Detail of a bas-de-page drawing of Margaret, supported by angels, kneeling before Christ. Image taken from f. 314 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Roy... More
Martyrdom of Thomas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 237
Bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom Thomas of Canterbury before the cross-bearer Grim holding up the cross and surrounded by four knights. Image taken from f. 237 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written i... More
Clerk from Pisa from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 223v
Bas-de-page scene of a devoted clerk from Pisa and a woman, being led on horseback to their wedding ceremony, assisted by one other on horseback and one other on foot. Image taken from f. 223v of Psalter ('The ... More
Nicasius from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 271v
Bas-de-page scene of Nicasius and two others before a judge, with an inhabitied initial 'V'(oce). Image taken from f. 271v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. T... More
Hunting scene from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 155v
Bas-de-page scene of women catching rabbits with a net and ferret. Image taken from f. 155v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collecti... More
Sirens from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 96v
Bas-de-page scene of two sirens (one winged, with clawed feet, and the other with a fish's tail, holding a mirror), near to the sleeping crew of a ship. Image taken from f. 96v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalt... More
Wolf from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 122
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a wolf with a sheep in his mouth, being pursued by a man and his dog. Image taken from f. 122 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions... More
Martyrdom of Thomas from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 237
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the martyrdom Thomas of Canterbury before the cross-bearer Grim holding up the cross and surrounded by four knights. Image taken from f. 237 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'... More
Edward from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 245
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Edward, king and martyr, being stabbed while drinking by the cup-bearer, with his step-mother Ælfthryth and another woman looking on. Image taken from f. 245 of Psalter ('The Qu... More
Receiving the Eucharist from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 207v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a Jewish child at Bourges entering a Christian church and receiving the Eucharist. Image taken from f. 207v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... More
Sirens from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 97
Bas-de-page scene of two sirens (one winged) attacking the sleeping crew of a ship. Image taken from f. 97 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manu... More
Elephant and castle from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 119
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a soldier leading an elephant and castle (with three soldiers inside). Image taken from f. 119 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image caption... More
Thomas Becket from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 291v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas Becket disputing with the king. Image taken from f. 291v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Col... More
Musicians from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 197
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men, one with bagpipes, dancing, and the other with a tabor. Image taken from f. 197 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. Th... More
Musicians from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 203
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of two men dancing, one playing a mandora, and the other a rebec. Image taken from f. 203 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The ... More
Passion of Christ from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 249
Four-part miniature with scenes from the Passion of Christ, with an historiated initial 'D'(eficit) of the scourging of Christ, and a bas-de-page scene of James the Less being thrown down from the roof of the T... More
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 209v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a clerk of Chartres who was buried outside the cemetery on account of his vicious life, to whom the Virgin Mary appeared and complained of this treatment of one who was devoted ... More
Stag and serpent from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 116
Bas-de-page scene of a stag killing and eating a serpent. Image taken from f. 116 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Thomas blessing from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 294
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of Thomas welcoming and blessing his family Image taken from f. 294 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Serra from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 88v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of the serra, a winged sea monster (with the body of a four-legged animal), with a decorated initial 'D'(omine). Image taken from f. 88v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Writ... More
Oswald from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 259
Bas-de-page scene of Oswald riding into battle against Penda and slain by soldiers on horseback, who hold up their swords in attack, with a decorated initial 'N'(isi). Image taken from f. 259 of Psalter ('The Q... More
Salamander from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 117
Bas-de-page scene of a salamander perched in a tree, eating fruit (which, according to the legend, will poison the fruit). Image taken from f. 117 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with F... More
Clerk from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 210v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a clerk who sung daily an antiphon to the Virgin containing five Gaudes, and how she visited him on his death-bed and promised him a share of the joy he had wished her. Image ta... More
The mother of Thomas of Canterbury from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 289
Detail of a bas-de-page of the mother of Thomas of Canterbury being baptised, immersed in a large font, by two bishops. Image taken from f. 289 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with Fren... More
Elephants from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 118v
Bas-de-page scene of an elephant with her foal, having just given birth in water to avoid the dragon, flying above. Image taken from f. 118v of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French ... More
Servants from BL Royal 2 B VII, f. 200
Bas-de-page scene of three servants carrying dishes. Image taken from f. 200 of Psalter ('The Queen Mary Psalter'). Written in Latin, with French image captions. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known ... More