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Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 2

Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 2

Block of text in gold on a red ground, with a full strew border, including flowers, vines, a moth, and a frog. Image taken from f. 2 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la... More

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 1v

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 1v

Full-page miniature, upper register: Moses before the burning bush (Ex. 3), lower register: the first of God's signs to Moses: Moses' rod turning to a snake (Ex. 4:2-4). Image taken from f. 1v of Haggadah with ... More

Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 72

Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 72

Text page with illuminated initials and flourishes. Image taken from f. 72 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in French. The B... More

map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels of Capt. Lemuel Gulliver. IV. Papers relating to Ireland, and the Drapier's Letters. V. The Conduct of the Allies, and the Examiner. VI. The Publick Spirit of the Whiggs, &c., with Polite Conversation. VII. Letters to and from Dr. Swift. VIII. Directions to Servants, Sermons, Poems, &c"

map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volume...

This image has been taken from scan 000307 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 9

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 9

Coloured drawing of Christ before Herod. Image taken from f. 9 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in Lond... More

White horse from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 120

White horse from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 120

Detail of an added drawing of a white horse in the lower margin of the folio, with a badge bearing the motto 'My trust ys'. Image taken from f. 120 of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in Engli... More

Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 12

Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 12

Text page with illuminated initials and line-fillers. Image taken from f. 12 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in French. The... More

Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 96v

Text page from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 96v

Text page, with a detail written within the ascender of a letter: ‘ave ma / ri gratia / plena / d[omi]n[us] tecu[m].' Image taken from f. 96v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entir... More

Lower cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Lower cover

Lower cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Lower cover

Lower cover of crimson velvet with the royal arms (between H. H.) and roses embroidered in coloured silks, gold-thread and seed-pearls, with spine. Image taken from Lower cover of Description of the Holy Land, ... More

Dante from BL YT 36, f. 159 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Dante from BL YT 36, f. 159 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Detail of a miniature of Dante being expelled from Florence, and of Dante composing his poem in exile. Image taken from f. 159 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy). Written in Italian. Henry Yates Thompson... More

Merchant from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 31v

Merchant from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 31v

Detail of a miniature of a merchant with scales, a table, and a purse. Image taken from f. 31v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeu... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, ff. 32v-33

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, ff. 32v-33

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from ff. 32v-33 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam ... More

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 2

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 2

Full-page miniature, upper register: the second of God's signs to Moses, the miracle of the leprous hand (Ex. 4:6-7), lower register: Moses returning to Egypt with his family, Zipporah circumcising Moses' son ... More

Rosebush from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 125v

Rosebush from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 125v

Detail of a miniature of a rosebush with a laydbird, butterfly, and fly among its vines, beneath gold lettering reading 'Finis,' at the end of the text. Image taken from f. 125v of Description of the Holy Land,... More

Giovanni Boccaccio - Sappho from BL Royal 20 C V, f. 75v, illuminated manuscript

Giovanni Boccaccio - Sappho from BL Royal 20 C V, f. 75v, illuminated ...

Miniature of Sappho reading her poems to other authors. Image taken from f. 75v of Des cleres et nobles femmes, De claris mulieribus in an anonymous French translation (index De claris mulieribus, Le livre de f... More

Scenes from Exodus from BL Or 1404, f. 6

Scenes from Exodus from BL Or 1404, f. 6

Full-page miniature, upper register: the tenth plague, the plague of the first-born, lower register; the Israelites despoiling the Egyptians (Ex. 12:35-36). Image taken from f. 6 of Haggadah with commentary and... More

Explicit from BL Harley 6149, f. 126

Explicit from BL Harley 6149, f. 126

Explicit of the 'vii Deeds of Honoure and their Seven Crownys'. Coloured drawing of the seventh crown. Image taken from f. 126 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic... More

Mounted knight from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 13v

Mounted knight from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 13v

Detail of a miniature of a mounted knight in armour. Image taken from f. 13v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a ... More

Prince and his council from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v

Prince and his council from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v

Detail of a miniature of a prince and his council, and a prince hearing mass. Image taken from f. 210v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un princ... More

Queen with two attendants from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 6v

Queen with two attendants from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 6v

Detail of a miniature of a queen with two attendants. Image taken from f. 6v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 52-65v), a ... More

Labourer from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 23

Labourer from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 23

Detail of a miniature of a labourer with a spade, rod, and pruning hook. Image taken from f. 23 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibe... More

Scribe from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 27v

Scribe from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 27v

Miniature of a scribe with a knife, shears, a pen-case, and an inkpot. Image taken from f. 27v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeu... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 7v

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 7v

Coloured drawing of Christ before the High Priest Caiaphas. Image taken from f. 7v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the Bri... More

Exodus from BL Or 1404, f. 6v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Exodus from BL Or 1404, f. 6v - Public domain medieval manuscript

Full-page miniature, upper register: the Israelites coming out of Egypt, lower register: the Egyptians pursuing the Israelites. Image taken from f. 6v of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passov... More

Tudor rose from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Tudor rose from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Detail of a Tudor rose in the lower left corner of the folio. Image taken from f. 188 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un prince. Written in Fre... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 15v

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 15v

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Section on the lion. Image taken from f. 15v of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Ada... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 11v

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 11v

Coloured drawing of the Flagellation. Image taken from f. 11v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in Londo... More

Crucifixion from BL Harley 3461, f. 49

Crucifixion from BL Harley 3461, f. 49

Large roundel of the Crucifixion and a smaller roundel of the pope. Image taken from f. 49 of A 'history of events', imperfect (ff. 1-92v); ruled folios with added sketches (ff. 93-100v); and a poem on astrono... More

Messenger from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 41v

Messenger from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 41v

Detail of a miniature of a messenger with dice, a pot of money, and a leather wallet. Image taken from f. 41v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the ... More

Heloise from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 137

Heloise from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 137

Detail of a miniature of Heloise addressing her pupil, and a group of women. Image taken from f. 137 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demandes d'amour; Le livre dit grace entiere sur le fait du gouvernement d'un prin... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 12v

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 12v

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Image taken from f. 12v of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut (ff. 5-44),... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 1

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 1

Coloured drawing of the Trinity at the beginning of the text. Image taken from f. 1 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The concept of the Trinity is a central doctrine of Christianity that refers to the beli... More

Added marginal annotation from BL Harley 2251, f. 63

Added marginal annotation from BL Harley 2251, f. 63

Detail of added marginal annotation (in the hand of Humfrey Wanley?). Image taken from f. 63 of Poems, imperfect. Written in English. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts h... More

Court of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1

Court of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of a lady Jeunesse presenting the author to lord Bel Accueil and lady Plaisance and their court, with a full border with two mottos, 'La plus eure' and 'Dieu et mon droit', the arms of Edw... More

Knight on horseback from BL Eg 3132A, f. 1

Knight on horseback from BL Eg 3132A, f. 1

Drawing of a knight on horseback. Image taken from f. 1 of The romance poem 'Roberte the Devyll'. Written in English. The Egerton Manuscript Collection is named after its founder, Sir Thomas Egerton (1540-1617... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 13

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 13

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Image taken from f. 13 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut (ff. 5-44), ... More

The first cup from BL Add 14761, f. 26v

The first cup from BL Add 14761, f. 26v

Detail of a page: miniature of a pig-like figure lifting the first cup of wine and a hare placing a stick upon a dog's head. Image taken from f. 26v of Haggadah, liturgical poems and biblical readings for Passo... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 30

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 30

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 30 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 3

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 3

Full-page miniature, upper register: Moses and Aaron in front of Pharaoh andbehind them two elderly magicians of Pharaoh, lower register: the increased labour of the Israelites in Egypt. Image taken from f. 3 o... More

View of London from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 73

View of London from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 73

Detail of a miniature of a view of London with the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London with duke Charles inside writing his poems. Image taken from f. 73 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver do... More

Upper cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Upper cover

Upper cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Upper cover

Upper cover of crimson velvet with the royal arms (between H. H.) and roses embroidered in coloured silks, gold-thread and seed-pearls. Image taken from Upper cover of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'T... More

Innkeeper from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 37

Innkeeper from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 37

Detail of a miniature of an innkeeper with a pot of wine, welcoming guests. Image taken from f. 37 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Mel... More

Geoffrey Chaucer from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 93v

Geoffrey Chaucer from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 93v

Marginal miniature of Geoffrey Chaucer pointing the text, with a caption reading 'Chauceris ymago'. Image taken from f. 93v of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL Royal Manusc... More

Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 4

Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 4

Beginning of the main text, in gold and dark ink, with illuminated initials. Image taken from f. 4 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorabl... More

Arms of France and England from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 1v-2

Arms of France and England from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 1v-2

Full-page miniature of the arms of France and England and a dedicatory letter addressed to Henry VIII. Image taken from ff. 1v-2 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Ter... More

Seder eve from BL Or 1404, f. 7v

Seder eve from BL Or 1404, f. 7v

Full-page miniature, upper register: the slaughter and the preparation of the Passover lamb, smearing the posts of the doorway with blood (Ex. 12:22), lower register: two couples by spread Seder tables raising ... More

Royal arms from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 1v

Royal arms from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 1v

Detail of a miniature of the royal arms. Image taken from f. 1v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faictes en plusieurs lieux et vi... More

Bethoron, Bethsamis, and Bala from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 24v-25

Bethoron, Bethsamis, and Bala from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 24v-25

Illuminated initials at the beginning of entries for Bethoron, Bethsamis, and Bala. Image taken from ff. 24v-25 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et ch... More

'Champ' initials from BL Harley 2255, f. 110

'Champ' initials from BL Harley 2255, f. 110

Champ' initials with foliate feathering and paraph with pen-flourishing in the Fifteen Oes of St Bridget. Image taken from f. 110 of Collection of 45 minor poems including 'The Legend of Saint Austin at Compton... More

Coloured initials from BL Eg 1995, f. 10

Coloured initials from BL Eg 1995, f. 10

Coloured initials. Image taken from f. 10 of Miscellany of prose and verse, including Gregory's Chronicle, a dietary (ff. 66-77); John Page's poem The Siege of Rouen; a chronicle of London breaking off in 1470;... More

Grasshopper from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v

Grasshopper from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v

Detail of a grasshopper, from the full strew border at the lower margin of the folio. Image taken from f. 3v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et chose... More

Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v

Gold text from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v

Block of text in gold on a red ground, with a full strew border, including flowers, vines, a dragonfly, an owl, and a grasshopper. Image taken from f. 3v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample de... More

The bitter herb from BL Or 1404, f. 18

The bitter herb from BL Or 1404, f. 18

Detail of a miniature representing the bitter herb (~maror~): a couple is seated at a spread Seder table with the husband pointing to his wife. This motif refers to a pun meaning that for the husband his wife i... More

The fourth and the fifth plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 4v

The fourth and the fifth plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 4v

Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of wild beasts (~arov~), lower register: the plague of pestilence. The meaning of the Hebrew word, ~arov~, by which the fourth plague is described (E. 8:21) is n... More

Upper cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Upper cover

Upper cover from BL Royal 20 A IV, Upper cover

Upper cover of crimson velvet with the royal arms (between H. H.) and roses embroidered in coloured silks, gold-thread and seed-pearls. Image taken from Upper cover of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'T... More

map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels of Capt. Lemuel Gulliver. IV. Papers relating to Ireland, and the Drapier's Letters. V. The Conduct of the Allies, and the Examiner. VI. The Publick Spirit of the Whiggs, &c., with Polite Conversation. VII. Letters to and from Dr. Swift. VIII. Directions to Servants, Sermons, Poems, &c"

map from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volume...

This image has been taken from scan 000242 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More

Paraphs from BL Harley 2255, f. 8v

Paraphs from BL Harley 2255, f. 8v

Paraphs with pen-flourishing including a bird. Image taken from f. 8v of Collection of 45 minor poems including 'The Legend of Saint Austin at Compton', 'The Testament', 'Fabula duorum mercatorum', and 'When sh... More

Scribe from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 27v

Scribe from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 27v

Detail of a miniature of a scribe with a knife, shears, a pen-case, and an inkpot. Image taken from f. 27v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tal... More

The second and the third plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 4

The second and the third plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 4

Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of frogs, lower register: the plague of lice. Image taken from f. 4 of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passover (the 'Brother Haggadah'). Writte... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 10

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 10

Coloured drawing of Christ before Pilate. Image taken from f. 10 of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in Lo... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 33

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 33

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 33 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 24

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 24

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 24 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 29

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 29

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from f. 29 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam Loutf... More

City officer from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 39v

City officer from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 39v

Detail of a miniature of a city officer with a key, a measure, and a purse. Image taken from f. 39v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Me... More

Geoffrey Chaucer from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 93v

Geoffrey Chaucer from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 93v

Detail of a marginal miniature of Geoffrey Chaucer pointing the text, with a caption reading 'Chauceris ymago'. Image taken from f. 93v of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL ... More

Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels of Capt. Lemuel Gulliver. IV. Papers relating to Ireland, and the Drapier's Letters. V. The Conduct of the Allies, and the Examiner. VI. The Publick Spirit of the Whiggs, &c., with Polite Conversation. VII. Letters to and from Dr. Swift. VIII. Directions to Servants, Sermons, Poems, &c"

Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin from "The Works of Jonathan Swi...

This image has been taken from scan 000010 from volume 01 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More

The sixth and the seventh plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 5

The sixth and the seventh plagues from BL Or 1404, f. 5

Full-page miniature, upper register: the plague of boils, lower register: the plague of hail. Image taken from f. 5 of Haggadah with commentary and liturgical poems for Passover (the 'Brother Haggadah'). Writte... More

Decorated initials from BL Harley 4012, f. 109

Decorated initials from BL Harley 4012, f. 109

Decorated initials and ink drawing of Christ on the cross at the beginning of a Passion poem. Image taken from f. 109 of Various religious and moral treatises including The Cleansing of Man's Soul (ff. 1-68v), ... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 6v

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 6v

Coloured drawing of the Betrayal with Judas kissing Christ and soldiers standing by. Image taken from f. 6v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ma... More

Royal arms from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 1v

Royal arms from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 1v

Miniature of the royal arms with golden initials 'H' and 'H' flanking them, and roses and fleurs-de-lys on the border surrounding. Image taken from f. 1v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample de... More

White horse from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 120

White horse from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 120

Drawing of a white horse in the lower margin of the folio, with a badge bearing the motto 'My trust ys'. Image taken from f. 120 of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL Royal M... More

Frog from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 2

Frog from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 2

Detail of a miniature of a frog, from the lower border of the folio. Image taken from f. 2 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faict... More

Arms from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v

Arms from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 210v

Detail of arms with a rose supported between a white greyhound and a red dragon, from the bottom border of the folio. Image taken from f. 210v of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace enti... More

fictional protagonist and narrator from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels of Capt. Lemuel Gulliver. IV. Papers relating to Ireland, and the Drapier's Letters. V. The Conduct of the Allies, and the Examiner. VI. The Publick Spirit of the Whiggs, &c., with Polite Conversation. VII. Letters to and from Dr. Swift. VIII. Directions to Servants, Sermons, Poems, &c"

fictional protagonist and narrator from "The Works of Jonathan Swift, ...

This image has been taken from scan 000010 from volume 03 of "The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D., D.S.P.D., in eight volumes. Containing I. His Miscellanies in Prose. II. His Poetical Writings. III. The Travels ... More

Castle of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Castle of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Detail of a miniature of the Castle of Love, with the lover addressing three women. Image taken from f. 188 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un ... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, ff. 28v-29

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, ff. 28v-29

Text pages with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut; coats of arms. Image taken from ff. 28v-29 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic treatise by Adam... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 16

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 16

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Section on the leopard and the hart. Image taken from f. 16 of Various heraldic treatises, including 'the Gaige of Battail' (ff. 1-5), heraldic ... More

Owl from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v

Owl from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 3v

Detail of an owl from the full strew border of the folio. Image taken from f. 3v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faictes en plus... More

Dante from BL YT 36, f. 159 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Dante from BL YT 36, f. 159 - Public domain medieval manuscript

Miniature of Dante being expelled from Florence, and of Dante composing his poem in exile. Image taken from f. 159 of Divina Commedia (index Divine Comedy). Written in Italian. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928)... More

Rosebush from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 125v

Rosebush from BL Royal 20 A IV, f. 125v

Miniature of a rosebush with a laydbird, butterfly, and fly among its vines, beneath gold lettering reading 'Finis,' at the end of the text. Image taken from f. 125v of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, '... More

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 17

Heraldry from BL Harley 6149, f. 17

Text page with heraldry from a heraldic treatise by Adam Loutfut. Section on the griffin, the modewarp (mole), the tiger, the horse and the bear. Image taken from f. 17 of Various heraldic treatises, including ... More

Portrait sketch from BL Harley 3461, f. 100

Portrait sketch from BL Harley 3461, f. 100

Added sketch, possibly a self-portrait. Image taken from f. 100 of A 'history of events', imperfect (ff. 1-92v); ruled folios with added sketches (ff. 93-100v); and a poem on astronomy, astrology, and geography... More

Coloured drawing from BL Harley 1782, f. 1v

Coloured drawing from BL Harley 1782, f. 1v

Coloured drawing of the Original Sin, with Adam and Eve on either side of the tree. Image taken from f. 1v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval man... More

Court of love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1

Court of love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 1

Detail of a miniature of a lady Jeunesse presenting the author to lord Bel Accueil and lady Plaisance and their court, with a full border with two mottos, 'La plus eure' and 'Dieu et mon droit', the arms of Edw... More

Castle of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Castle of Love from BL Royal 16 F II, f. 188

Detail of a miniature of the Castle of Love, with the lover addressing three women. Image taken from f. 188 of Poems; Art d'amour; Les demands d'amour; Le liver dot grace entire sure le fait du government d'un ... More

King from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 4v

King from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 4v

Detail of a miniature of a king with a crown, sceptre, and orb. Image taken from f. 4v of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale of Melibeus (ff. 5... More

Wright from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 26

Wright from BL Royal 19 C XI, f. 26

Detail of a miniature of a wright with a hammer, a hatchet, and a mason's trowel. Image taken from f. 26 of Moral treatises, poems, prayers and hymns, including the Moralised Game of Chess (ff. 1-51), the tale ... More

Verses addressed to Henry VIII from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 2v-3

Verses addressed to Henry VIII from BL Royal 20 A IV, ff. 2v-3

Verses addressed to Henry VIII. Image taken from ff. 2v-3 of Description of the Holy Land, entitled, 'Tresample description de toute la Terre Saincte, et choses memorables faictes en plusieurs lieux et villes d... More

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 14v

Detail from BL Harley 1782, f. 14v

Coloured drawing of the Carrying of the Cross. Image taken from f. 14v of Passion poem. Written in Cornish. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library... More

Text page from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 39v

Text page from BL Royal 17 D VI, f. 39v

Text page. Image taken from f. 39v of The Regement of Princes, with other poems. Written in English. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 manuscripts t... More

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 2v

Scenes from the life of Moses from BL Or 1404, f. 2v

Full-page miniature, upper register: Moses meeting Aaron and telling him about the signs, lower register: Moses and Aaron presenting the signs in front of the Elders of Israel (Ex. 4:27-30). Image taken from f.... More

Ten Verses on Oxherding, scroll painting

Ten Verses on Oxherding, scroll painting

Public domain photo of Japanese scroll painting, medieval, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Text and initial from BL Harley 978, f. 138v

Text and initial from BL Harley 978, f. 138v

Text and initial with pen-work decoration. Image taken from f. 138v of Musical, medical and literary miscellany, 'Sumer is icumen in', Fables and Lays of Marie de France (index Fables de Marie de France, Lais) ... More

Text page from BL Harley 978, f. 124

Text page from BL Harley 978, f. 124

Text page. Image taken from f. 124 of Musical, medical and literary miscellany, 'Sumer is icumen in', Fables and Lays of Marie de France (index Fables de Marie de France, Lais) (ff. 40-67v, 118-160), poems by W... More

Decorated initial-word panel from BL Or 1424, f. 16v

Decorated initial-word panel from BL Or 1424, f. 16v

Initial-word panel decorated with gold letters and pen-flourishing. Image taken from f. 16v of Biblical readings and liturgical poems for Passover. Written in Hebrew.

Text and initials from BL Harley 978, f. 61v

Text and initials from BL Harley 978, f. 61v

Text and initials with penwork decoration. Image taken from f. 61v of Musical, medical and literary miscellany, 'Sumer is icumen in', Fables and Lays of Marie de France (index Fables de Marie de France, Lais) (... More

Text page with initial from BL Harley 3045, f. 30

Text page with initial from BL Harley 3045, f. 30

Text page explicating the twenty-fourth figural poem of book 1 (on facing page). Foliate initial 'C'(ontinet) in gold, silver and colours, with penwork decoration and beasts' heads. Image taken from f. 30 of D... More

Text and initials from BL Harley 978, f. 49

Text and initials from BL Harley 978, f. 49

Text and initials with penwork decoration. Image taken from f. 49 of Musical, medical and literary miscellany, 'Sumer is icumen in', Fables and Lays of Marie de France (index Fables de Marie de France, Lais) (f... More

Text page from BL Harley 978, f. 59v

Text page from BL Harley 978, f. 59v

Text page. Image taken from f. 59v of Musical, medical and literary miscellany, 'Sumer is icumen in', Fables and Lays of Marie de France (index Fables de Marie de France, Lais) (ff. 40-67v, 118-160), poems by W... More

Text page from BL Harley 978, f. 132v

Text page from BL Harley 978, f. 132v

Text page. Image taken from f. 132v of Musical, medical and literary miscellany, 'Sumer is icumen in', Fables and Lays of Marie de France (index Fables de Marie de France, Lais) (ff. 40-67v, 118-160), poems by ... More

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