Illuminated initials from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 60
Illuminated initials 'Q'(uant) and ‘O’(or), with the arms of England, and a partial bar border. Image taken from f. 60 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as ... More
Lancelot in the enchanted forest from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 237v
Miniature of a castle and tents in the enchanted forest, with Lancelot making merry among the damsels and Lancelot seated in a chair between two women; with an illuminated initial 'O'(r) and a partial bar borde... More
Lancelot in the enchanted forest from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 237v
Detail of a miniature of a castle and tents in the enchanted forest, with Lancelot making merry among the damsels and Lancelot seated in a chair between two women. Image taken from f. 237v of Lancelot du Lac. W... More
Ape and dancing man from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 260
Detail of a marginal scene of an ape with a whip and chain making a man dance, while birds watch, from the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 260 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal... More
Lancelot in the enchanted forest from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 237v
Detail of a miniature of a castle and tents in the enchanted forest, with Lancelot making merry among the damsels and Lancelot seated in a chair between two women; with an illuminated initial 'O'(r) and a parti... More
Tournament from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 225v
Miniature of trumpeters and jousters at the tournament, with a bas-de-page scene of hounds chasing a stag. Image taken from f. 225v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, al... More
Grotesque archer from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 237v
Detail of a miniature of a grotesque archer. Image taken from f. 237v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 manus... More
Galahad from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 53
Detail of a miniature of Galahad sleeping in the forest with his four squires approaching on horses. Image taken from f. 53 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 1
Detail of a miniature of Arthur engaged in conversation with his barons, while Lancelot and Guinevere are whispering together, and on the right, the king and queen presiding over a banquet. Image taken from f. ... More
People playing a game from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 207
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of people playing some kind of ball game. Image taken from f. 207 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, co... More
Arthur and Guinevere from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 207
Detail of a miniature of a damsel bringing news to Arthur and Guinevere. Image taken from f. 207 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, c... More
Combat of Gahieret and Sornehaut from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 194
Miniature of the combat between Gahieret and Sornehaut. Image taken from f. 194 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2... More
Gaheriat and Guidan le Noir from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 187
Detail of a miniature of the combat between Gaheriat and Guidan le Noir, with a woman behind Gaheriat. Image taken from f. 187 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Bear and dancing horse from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 237v
Detail of a miniature of a bear, and a horse dancing to music, from the lower border of the folio. Image taken from f. 237v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Men playing from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 187
Detail of a miniature of two men playing skittles, in the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 187 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal C... More
Lancelot from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 260
Detail of a miniature of a knight cutting off a woman's head, Lancelot fighting the knight, and the knight kneeling before Guinevere and showing the woman's head and body. Image taken from f. 260 of Lancelot du... More
Men fighting and monkeys at school from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 1
Detail of the full bar border with scenes of two men fighting and monkeys at school, in the lower margin. Image taken from f. 1 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Hestor from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 150v
Detail of a miniature of Hestor riding through water to a castle. Image taken from f. 150v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consist... More
Centaur hunting an ape from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 150v
Detail of a bas-de-page scene of a centaur hunting an ape. Image taken from f. 150v of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of ov... More
Arthur and Guinevere from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 207
Miniature of a damsel bringing news to Arthur and Guinevere. Image taken from f. 207 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of o... More
Text page from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 238
Text page. Image taken from f. 238 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 manuscripts that were once owned by the ... More
Illuminated initial from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 301
Detail of an illuminated initial 'O'(r) with the arms of Castile and Leon. Image taken from f. 301 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection,... More
Damsel of Hungerford with Arthur and Guinevere from BL Royal 20 D IV, ...
Detail of a miniature of the Damsel of Hungerford with Arthur and Guinevere, with an illuminated initial overpainted with the arms of Bohun. Image taken from f. 102v of Lancelot du Lac. The BL Royal Manuscript... More
Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 1
Miniature of Arthur engaged in conversation with his barons, while Lancelot and Guinevere are whispering together, and on the right, the king and queen presiding over a banquet; with an illuminated initial 'M'(... More
Text page from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 102
Text page. Image taken from f. 102 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 manuscripts that were once owned by the ... More
Illuminated initial from BL Royal 20 D IV, f. 9
Illuminated initial ‘O’, with the arms of France, and a partial bar border. Image taken from f. 9 of Lancelot du Lac. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, ... More