Augustine and Charles V from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 1
Miniature of Augustine writing, and Charles V, king of France standing in a landscape, with an angel holding a shield with his arms, with a full border containing an unidentified coat of arms, azure a lion ramp... More
Text page from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 17
Text page with a rubric 'De la sepulture des corps humains', and illuminated initials. Image taken from f. 17 of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Written in French. The BL ... More
Traitors beheaded from BL Royal 19 D I, f. 107
Detail of a miniature of traitors being beheaded by the Khan's orders. Image taken from f. 107 of Historia de proeliis, translated in French as La vraie ystoire dou bon roi Alixandre, and other romances. Writte... More
Fall of idols from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 178
Detail of a miniature of Augustine praying at an altar and pagan idols falling. Image taken from f. 178 of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Written in French. The BL Royal ... More
Tobit from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 215
Detail of an historiated initial 'T'(obias) of the blinding of Tobit and Raphael, at the beginning of Tobit. Image taken from f. 215 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of D... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 4
Detail of a decorated initial 'D'(esiderii) with birds and a hybrid, at the beginning of the prologue. Image taken from f. 4 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). ... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 579v
Detail of a decorated initial 'T' with a hybrid, at the beginning of the 'T' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 579v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible... More
Beheading of the Amalekite from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 127v
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(actum est) of David ordering the beheading of the Amalekite, at the beginning of Kings II. Image taken from f. 127v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bi... More
Micah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 395v
Decorated initial 'T'(emporibus) with a human head and a marginal extension with a hybrid, and an illuminated initial 'M'(icheas) at the beginning of the prologues to Micah; a historiated initial 'V'(erbum) of ... More
Tree of Jesse from BL Royal 4 D I, f. 2
Historiated initial 'L'(iber) of the Tree of Jesse, at the beginning of Matthew. Image taken from f. 2 of Gospel of Matthew, with the Glossa ordinaria. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 507
Detail of a decorated initial 'T'(itum), at the beginning of the prologue to Titus, and of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a book, at the beginning of Titus. Image taken from f. 507... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 581v
Detail of a decorated initial 'Z'(aab), at the beginning of the 'Z' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 581v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of Willi... More
Virgin and Child from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 272
Detail of an historiated initial 'O'(sculetur) of the Virgin and Child, at the beginning of Song of Solomon. Image taken from f. 272 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of D... More
Text page from BL Royal 13 D I, f. 20v
Text page. Image taken from f. 20v of Polychronicon with other historical works. Written in Latin and English. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 man... More
Obadiah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 394
Decorated initial 'A'(bdias), at the beginning of the prologue to Obadiah, and a historiated initial 'V'(isio) of Obadiah holding a scroll and communicating with God, at the beginning of Obadiah, both with marg... More
Zacharias from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 455
Decorated initial 'Q'(uoniam) at the beginning of the prologue to Luke, and a historiated initial 'F'(uit) of the Annunciation to Zacharias, at the beginning of Luke. Image taken from f. 455 of Bible, with the ... More
Descendants of Adam from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 167v
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(dam) of the descendants of Adam, at the beginning of Chronicles I. Image taken from f. 167v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 219v
Detail of a decorated initial 'E'(ogor), at the beginning of the prologue to Iob. Image taken from f. 219v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin. ... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 492v
Decorated initial 'P'(ost) at the beginning of the prologue to Corinthians II, and a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a book, with marginal extensions with hybrids, at the beginning of... More
Offering from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 44
Historiated initial 'V'(ocavit) of the Offering of sacrifices, at the beginning of Leviticus. Image taken from f. 44 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written ... More
Duel on foot from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 41v
Miniature of a duel between two knights on foot, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'S'(es). Image taken from f. 41v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Written i... More
Crucifixion from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of the Crucifixion in the lower register, at the beginning of Genesis, and a portion of the full border with hunting scenes, an animal parody of a bishop and cleric, birds and hybrids. Ima... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 502v
Detail of a decorated initial 'T'(hesalonicenses) with a hybrid and a dragon, at the beginning of the prologue to Thessalonians I, and of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a book, at ... More
Delivery of letter from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 421v
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(ratribus) of delivery of the letter from Jews of Jerusalem with marginal extensions with hybrids, at the beginning of Maccabees II. Image taken from f. 421v of Bible, with th... More
Hybrid from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 559v
Detail of an historiated initial 'G'(aa) of a hybrid, at the beginning of the 'G' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 559v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The '... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 501
Detail of a decorated initial 'C'(olocenses) at the beginning of the prologue to Colossians, and a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a scroll, at the beginning of Colossians. Image take... More
David from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 246v
Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(xultate) of David playing bells, at the beginning of Psalm 80. Image taken from f. 246v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). W... More
Beheading of the idolatrous Jew from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 407v
Decorated initial 'M'(achabeorum) with a marginal extension with a bird, at the beginning of the prologue to Maccabees I, and a historiated initial 'E'(t factum est) of beheading of the idolatrous Jew, at the b... More
Augustine and demons from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 376v
Miniature of Augustine before a group of demons, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'A'(ulcuns). Image taken from f. 376v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Writ... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 504v
Detail of a decorated initial 'T'(himoteum) at the beginning of the prologue to Timothy I, and of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a book, at the beginning of Timothy I. Image taken ... More
David from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 243v
Detail of a historiated initial 'S'(alvum) of God above David in the water, at the beginning of Psalm 68. Image taken from f. 243v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Dev... More
Pope and Christian emperor from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 224v
Miniature of an emperor kneeling before a Pope, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'P'(our ce que). Image taken from f. 224v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). W... More
Amos from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 391v
Detail of a historiated initial 'V'(erba) of Amos with his flock, at the beginning of Amos. Image taken from f. 391v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written ... More
Habbakuk from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 399
Decorated initial 'A'(bbacus), at the beginning of the prologue to Habbakuk, and a historiated 'O'(nus) of Habbakuk holding a scroll, at the beginning of Habbakuk. Image taken from f. 399 of Bible, with the Int... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 562v
Detail of a decorated initial 'I', at the beginning of the 'I' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 562v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of... More
Peter from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 528v
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(etrus) of Peter as a pope, holding the keys, at the beginning of Peter I. Image taken from f. 528v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of... More
Philosophy from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 337v
Miniature of Philosophy holding the spheres, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'O'(r). Image taken from f. 337v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Written in Fr... More
Decorated initials from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 389v
Decorated initials 'S'(anctus) and 'I'(ohel) at the beginning of the prologues to Joel. Image taken from f. 389v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in L... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 507v
Detail of a decorated initial 'F'(ilemoni), at the beginning of the prologue to Philemon, and of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a book, at the beginning of Philemon. Image taken fr... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 569v
Detail of a decorated initial 'N', at the beginning of the 'N' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 569v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of... More
Joshua from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 88v
Detail of the right-hand column with an historiated initial 'E'(t) of Joshua communicating with God, at the beginning of Joshua. Image taken from f. 88v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'B... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 211
Detail of a historiated initial 'L'(ibrum), at the beginning of the prologue to Esther. Image taken from f. 211 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in La... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 512
Decorated initial 'L'(ucas) at the beginning of the prologue to Acts. Image taken from f. 512 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
Remy d'Auxerre from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 541
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(az) of Remy d'Auxerre writing at a desk, at the beginning of the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 541 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (T... More
Moses from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 56
Detail of an historiated initial 'L'(ocutus) of Moses communicating with God, at the beginning of Numbers. Image taken from f. 56 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devo... More
Fall of idols from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 178
Miniature of Augustine praying at an altar and pagan idols falling, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'P'(our ce que). Image taken from f. 178 of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 88v
Detail of a decorated initial 'T'(andem), at the beginning of Joshua. Image taken from f. 88v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal... More
John from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 532v
Detail of a historiated Initial 'S'(enior) of John holding a scroll, at the beginning of John II. Image taken from f. 532v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Wr... More
Puzzle initial from BL Royal 13 D I, f. 55
Puzzle initial 'Q'(uinta), at the beginning of book 3 of the Polychronicon. Image taken from f. 55 of Polychronicon with other historical works. Written in Latin and English. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 572
Detail of a decorated initial 'P'(aphum) with a human head, at the beginning of the 'P' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 572 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 561
Detail of a decorated initial 'H(aben), at the beginning of the 'H' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 561 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of Willia... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 393v
Decorated initial 'I'(acob) with marginal extensions containing a bird and hybrids, at the beginning of the prologue to Obadiah. Image taken from f. 393v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The '... More
Ruth from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 110
Detail of a decorated initial 'R'(uth), at the beginning of the prologue to Ruth, and of a historiated initial 'I'(n diebus) of Elimelech, Naomi and two children, at the beginning of Ruth. Image taken from f. 1... More
Zephanaiah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 400v
Detail of a decorated initials 'S'(ophonias) with a hybrid and a bird, at the beginning of the prologue to Zephanaiah, and of a historiated initial 'V'(erbum) of Zephanaiah holding a scroll and communicating wi... More
Peter from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 530
Decorated initial 'S'(ymon) at the beginning of the prologue to Peter II, and a historiated initial 'S'(ymon) of Peter holding a book, at the beginning of Peter II. Image taken from f. 530 of Bible, with the In... More
Crucifixion, Virgin, and Martin and Days of Creation from BL Royal 1 D...
Miniature divided in four compartments, of the Coronation of the Virgin, the Crucifixion flanked by two Cherubims, the Virgin and Child flanked by Peter and Paul, and Martin and the beggar with a kneeling cleri... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 503v
Detail of a decorated initial 'A'(d thesalonicenses), at the beginning of the prologue to Thessalonians II, and of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a book, at the beginning of Thessalonians II. ... More
Capture of a city from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 7
Miniature of the capture of a city by soldiers, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'D'(e). Image taken from f. 7 of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Written in Fr... More
Esther from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 211v
Detail of a historiated initial 'I'(n diebus) of Assuerus and Esther, at the beginning of Esther. Image taken from f. 211v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Wr... More
Judah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 99
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(ost mortem) of Judah as a knight addressing God, at the beginning of Judges. Image taken from f. 99 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William o... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 454v
Decorated initial 'L'(ucas), at the beginning of the prologue to Luke. Image taken from f. 454v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin. The BL Roy... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 506
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a scroll and a sword, at the beginning of Timothy II . Image taken from f. 506 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 255
Detail of a decorated initial 'A'(d) with a hybrid, at the beginning of Psalm 119. Image taken from f. 255 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin. ... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 571
Detail of a decorated initial 'O', at the beginning of the 'O' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 571 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of ... More
Nahum from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 397v
Two decorated initials 'N'(aum), one with a human head, at the beginning of the prologue to Nahum, and a historiated initial 'O'(onus) of Nahum holding a scroll, at the beginning of Nahum. Image taken from f. 3... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 111v
Detail of a decorated initial 'V'(iginti), at the beginning of the prologue to Kings. Image taken from f. 111v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Lat... More
Augustine teaching from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 273v
Miniature of Augustine teaching two clerks and a demon flying above, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'I'(I me semble). Image taken from f. 273v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translatio... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 499v
Decorated initial 'P'(hilipenses) at the beginning of the prologue to Philippians, and a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword, at the beginning of Philippians; both with marginal extensions wi... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 548v
Detail of a decorated initial 'B'(aana), at the beginning of the letter 'B' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 548v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible ... More
Elijah and Ahaziah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 153v
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(revaricatus est) of Elijah before Ahaziah, at the beginning of Kings IV. Image taken from f. 153v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of ... More
David and Abishag from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 139v
Detail of a historiated initial 'E'(t rex) of David and a young men presenting Abishag, at the beginning of Kings III. Image taken from f. 139v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of W... More
Zecharaiah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 402v
Decorated initials 'A'(nno) and 'Z'(acharias) at the beginning of the prologues to Zecharaiah, and a historiated initial 'I'(n mense) of Zecharaiah and an angel, at the beginning of Zecharaiah. Image taken from... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 498
Decorated initial 'E'(phesii) at the beginning of the prologue to Ephesians, and a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword and a book, with marginal extensions with a hybrids and a bird, at the b... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 574
Detail of a decorated initial 'S', at the beginning of the 'S' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 574 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of ... More
Malachi from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 406v
Decorated initials 'D'(eus) and 'M'(alachias) with marginal extensions with a hybrid and a rabbit, at the beginning of the prologues to Malachi, and a historiated initial 'O'(nus) of Malachi holding a scroll, a... More
Martyrdom of Isaiah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 300v
Historiated initial 'V'(isio) of the martyrdom of Isaiah with a marginal extension containing a hybrid and two birds, at the beginning of Isaiah. Image taken from f. 300v of Bible, with the Interpretation of He... More
Janus from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 299v
Miniature of Janus and other pagan deities, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'L'(es). Image taken from f. 299v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite de Dieu). Written in Fr... More
Zoomorphic initial from BL Royal 5 D I, f. 175v
Zoomorphic initial 'N'(ullum), with display script, at the beginning of Augustine's commentary to Psalm 85. Image taken from f. 175v of Enarrationes in Psalmos (Volume 2). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manusc... More
Christ from BL Royal 4 D I, f. 27
Detail of an historiated initial 'P'(ater) of Christ blessing and holding a book, at the beginning of the Pater Noster. Image taken from f. 27 of Gospel of Matthew, with the Glossa ordinaria. Written in Latin. ... More
Crucifixion, Virgin and Martin from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 4v
Miniature divided in four compartments, of Coronation of the Virgin, the Crucifixion flanked by two Cherubims, the Virgin and Child flanked by Peter and Paul, and Martin and the beggar with a kneeling cleric in... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 572v
Detail of a decorated initial 'R', at the beginning of the 'R' section in the Interpretation of Hebrew names. Image taken from f. 572v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of... More
Ascension from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 512v
Detail of a decorated initial 'A'(ctuum), at the beginning of the prologue to Acts, and of a historiated initial 'P'(rimum) of the Ascension of Christ, at the beginning of Acts. Image taken from f. 512v of Bibl... More
Pillage from BL Royal 14 D I, f. 97v
Miniature of soldiers engaged in various acts of pillage of a city, with a full border and an illuminated initial 'I'(ls). Image taken from f. 97v of De civitate Dei, books 1-10, in French translation (La cite ... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 5v
Detail of a decorated initial 'I'(n principio), at the beginning of Genesis, Chapter 2. Image taken from f. 5v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Lat... More
Martin from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 4v
Detail of a miniature of Martin and the beggar. Image taken from f. 4v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection,... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 391
Decorated initials 'O'(zias) and 'A'(mos) at the beginning to the prologues to Amos. Image taken from f. 391 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Latin... More
John from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 470
Decorated initial 'H'(ic est), at the beginning of the prologue to John, and a historiated initial 'I'(n principio) of John and his symbol holding a scroll with marginal extensions containing hybrids, at the be... More
Joel from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 390
Detail of a historiated initial 'V'(erbum) of Joel holding a scroll inscribed, 'JOHEL' and speaking to God, at the beginning of Joel. Image taken from f. 390 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (T... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 167
Detail of a decorated initial 'S'(i) at the beginning of the prologue to Chronicles I. Image taken from f. 167 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in Lat... More
John from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 533v
Historiated Initial 'I'(ohannes) of John holding a book, at the beginning of the prologue to Revelation, and a historiated initial 'A'(pocalipsis) of John writing at a desk, at the beginning of Revelation. Imag... More
Decorated initial from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 398v
Decorated initial 'Q'(uatuor) with marginal extension with a rabbit and a hybrid, at the beginning of the prologue to Habbakuk. Image taken from f. 398v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'B... More
Job from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 220
Historiated initial 'V'(ir) of Job on the dungheap, with his wife and friends nearby, at the beginning of Job. Image taken from f. 220 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 487
Decorated initial 'C'(orinthii) at the beginning of the prologue to Corinthians I, and a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul holding a sword with marginal extensions with hybrids, at the beginning of Corinth... More
Daniel from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 377
Detail of a historiated initial 'A'(nno) of Daniel in the lion's den, at the beginning of Daniel. Image taken from f. 377 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Wri... More
Paul from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 504
Detail of a historiated initial 'P'(aulus) of Paul, holding a book and a sword, at the beginning of Laodiceans. Image taken from f. 504 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William o... More
Solomon and a boy from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 269
Detail of a historiated initial 'V'(anitas) of Solomon and a boy, with hybrids and a bird, at the beginning of Ecclesiastes. Image taken from f. 269 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible... More
Trinity from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 252
Detail of a historiated initial 'D'(ixit) of the Trinity, at the beginning of Psalm 109. Image taken from f. 252 of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). Written in L... More
Jeremiah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 352v
Decorated initial 'I'(ncipit) with a marginal extension containing a hybrid and birds at the beginning of the prologue to the apocryphal epistle of Jeremiah, and a historiated initial 'P'(ropter) of Jeremiah gi... More
Elkanah from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 112v
Detail of a historiated initial 'F'(uit) of Elkanah, Hannah and Peninnah praying in the Temple, at the beginning of Kings I. Image taken from f. 112v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bibl... More
Moses and Israelites from BL Royal 1 D I, f. 26v
Detail of a historiated initial 'H'(ec) of Moses speaking to Israelites, at the beginning of Exodus. Image taken from f. 26v of Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew names (The 'Bible of William of Devon'). ... More