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BC MS 1/14

[ca. 142-?]

The scenes in the historiated border are: an unidentified bishop; St Mary Magdalen holding a book and an ointment jar; St. Christopher carrying Christ across the stream, and St. James the Great, hold...

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BC MS 1/24

[ca. 142-?]

The scenes in the historiated border are: St. John the Apostle with a chalice and a palm branch; St Thomas the Apostle; the Nativity in the stable with the Virgin Mary holding the Christ-Child, Joseph...

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BC MS 3/1

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ blessing, with the globe at his feet, and two angel by either side of him.

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BC MS 4/1

[1450-1475]

St Gregory the Great (Pope Gregory I), kneels at the altar during a Mass, with two priests, one of them holding his triple tiara. Christ appears to him on the altar, on which are laid a book (Missal?)...

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BC MS 7/1

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The full page miniature depicts the Coronation of the Virgin in heaven, and a patron couple in prayer. In the main, arched, miniature God the Father and Christ are enthroned in heaven, holding globes ...

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BC MS 10/1

[ca. 1480-1500]

This full page miniature shows the Virgin Mary holding the Christ-Child between pillars within a classical arch. Above them God the Father is blessing and holding the orb. On either side of him is a r...

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BC MS 12/1

[ca. 1500-1520]

A man lies in bed with hands clasped, praying to Christ who appears in the top corner.

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MS 498/1

[ca 1450-1500]

4-line initial 'D' in blue on red background, decorated with a strawberry, a speedwell and a daisy, and inhabited with a head-and-shoulders portrait of Christ, crowned with thorns.

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Ripon Cathedral MS 1/29

[ca. 1260]

The two 'D' initials enclose representations of the Trinity, the second being a so-called Gnadenstuhl Trinity.

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Ripon Cathedral MS 1/32

[ca. 1260]

Initial 'O' encloses a scene of Christ speaking to Ecclesia, crowned, symbolising the New Covenant.

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BC MS 5/10

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the three Magi, represented as kings, with the Virgin and Child in the stable, and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh. The oldest king (Caspar) kneels in front of Christ. The ...

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BC MS 7/10

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

Foliate initial 'S' is historiated with the scene of the Last Supper, with Christ and the apostles gathered around the table. The border is decorated with strawberries, periwinkle, acanthus leaves, a ...

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BC MS 10/9

[ca. 1480-1500]

The large arched miniature depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with the Virgin Mary on the left and St. John on the right. Blood pours from Christ's wounds. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with a...

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BC MS 10/18

[ca. 1480-1500]

6-line initial in pink, gold, blue and green, with white penwork decoration, historiated with the Virgin Mary holding the Christ-Child. On the left, a column border decorated with flowers and leaves e...

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BC MS 100/16

[ca. 1461-1483]

The roundel at top left depicts Judas Machabeus (30). The artist has user a generic warrior model, almost identical to that used for Joshua (15) and Alexander (29). The roundel below it depicts the sc...

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BC MS 4/11

[1450-1475]

Christ crucified on the cross, while St. John and Mary Magdalene support the Virgin Mary. A centurion, converted to Christianity at the cross, holds a scroll that reads "Vere Filius Dei erat iste ... ...

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BC MS 3/12

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ kneeling in prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, looking towards a chalice, the Holy Grail, above him. Three sleeping disciples surround him. St. Peter is depicted with grey hair and beard, and ...

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BC MS 4/12

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary, enthroned in heaven and holding the Christ Child, is surrounded by four angels making music. The full decorated border includes a lion-like grotesque and a female figure making music....

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BC MS 5/12

[ca. 1440-1460]

The Virgin Mary kneels in front of the altar. The High Priest, Simeon, is holding the Christ Child, who sits on the altar. Joseph stands in front of it holding a long candle and his staff. A handmaide...

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BC MS 6/12

[1450-1500]

The arched miniature depicts a male figure kneeling in prayer in front of the Virgin and Child. His black hat lies on the ground beside him. An angel with blue wings stands at the background and plays...

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BC MS 12/2

[ca. 1500-1520]

Christ after flagellation, tied to a pillar and with wounds to his body. The instruments of torture lie on the ground. A priest kneels in prayer in front of him, holding a scroll with the words 'Aufer...

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BC MS 12/3

[ca. 1500-1520]

The miniature shows the Virgin Mary standing on the crescent of the moon and holding the Christ-child.

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BC MS 12/39

[ca. 1500-1520]

The miniature shows the traditional Nativity scene, with the three Magi, represented as kings, approaching the Virgin Mary and Child, and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh. The star of Bethlehem s...

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BC MS 3/13

[ca. 1440-1460]

Judas Iscariot, clad in bright yellow, embraces Christ, while the soldiers surround him to make the arrest. St. Peter kneels among the crowd.

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BC MS 2/15

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a blue gown and a cloak decorated in gold, her arms crossed on her chest, and looking down at the Christ C...

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BC MS 2/16

[ca. 1440-1460]

The Virgin Mary presents the Christ Child to the priest for circumcision. Joseph observes the scene.

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BC MS 4/16

[1450-1475]

The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a red gown and a blue cloak, her arms crossed on her chest, and looking down at the Christ Child lying on ...

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BC MS 5/16

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ hangs crucified on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and St. John on either side. The sun and moon appear above the crossbar, and there is a city in the disitance. The border is decorated with a ...

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BC MS 2/17

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the three Magi, represented as kings, approaching the Virgin and Child, and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh. The faces of the Virgin, Child, and the kneeling king (Caspar) ...

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BC MS 4/17

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary presents the Christ Child to the priest for circumcision. Joseph, and a man in the background with a book, hold candles.

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BC MS 8/17

[ca. 1490]

The full-page miniature depicts the scene of the betrayal and arrest of Christ. Judas Iscariot leans forward to kiss Christ, while a large group of soldiers surround them. St. Peter has just cut off M...

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BC MS 2/18

[ca. 1440-1460]

The Virgin Mary presents the Christ Child to the High Priest, Simeon, who is holding a white cloth. A handmaiden behind the Virgin carries a basket. Joseph is seen standing back and holding his hat. A...

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BC MS 2/20

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, while his disciples sleep in the foreground.

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BC MS 2/21

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ is brought before Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judaea, to be condemned to crucifixion.

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BC MS 2/22

[ca. 1440-1460]

The body of Christ, wrapped in a fine linen cloth, is taken down from the cross byJoseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, one standing on a ladder, the other standing on the ground and supporting his legs...

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BC MS 2/23

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ steps out of his tomb, blessing the two soldiers guarding it, while an angel prays alongside. The town walls of Jerusalem are seen in the landscape.

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BC MS 2/24

[ca. 1440-1460]

The apostles are gathered in a semi-circle as Christ ascends to Heaven. Only his feet (showing the wounds), the hem of his cloak, and his footprints (or shadows?) on the rock are seen as he disappears...

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BC MS 2/26

[ca. 1440-1460]

The enthroned God the Father holds the body of Christ, showing the wounds of the Crucifixion, while the Holy Ghost hovers between them.

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BC MS 2/27

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ is seated at the table with four apostles. A chalice with wine and the eucharist sits on the table, along with three loaves of bread. One of the apostles holds a knife for cutting the bread.

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BC MS 2/30

[ca. 1440-1460]

Mary Magdalene kneels at Christ's feet, holding a jar of ointment. Christ holds a long cross and wears a long red and green cloak, which reveals the Five Sacred Wounds underneath. With his left hand h...

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BC MS 3/2

[ca. 1440-1460]

God the Father, enthroned, holding Christ's body, with a golden globe at his feet. The dove not in the image.

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BC MS 6/2

[1450-1500]

The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary and Joseph kneel in adoration of the Christ Child, with the ox and the ass nearby. The town of Bethlehem can be seen in ...

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BC MS 7/2

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The miniature depicts Christ being baptised by St. John the Baptist in the riverJordan, while a young man holds his garments. The border is decorated with butterflies and flowers, including pinks, per...

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MS 498/2

[ca 1450-1500]

Virgin Mary holding the Christ-Child within a mandorla, framed with rosary beads. Across the miniature is a cartouche on which a prayer in French is written.

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BC MS 4/20

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by the altar and presents the Christ Child to the High Priest, Simeon, who is holding a white cloth. A handmaiden behind the Virgin carries two turtle doves in a basket, offered...

Archive Piece:
BC MS 8/20

[ca. 1490]

The full-page miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary, dressed in a blue gown and a cloak highlighted in gold, and Joseph, dressed in red and blue garments, kneel an...

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BC MS 4/21

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary, seated on an ass, holds the Christ Child wrapepd in swaddling clothes, as Joseph leads them into Egypt, at night.

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BC MS 5/21

[ca. 1440-1460]

6-line historiated initial 'D' with a female patron praying, and holding a book under her arm, in front of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The border is decorated with a butterfly, a bird, a gro...

Archive Piece:
BC MS 7/21

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The miniature depicts Christ crucified on the cross. Mary Magdalene, richly clad in a green dress, an orange cloak and a head-dress covered in jewels, clutches the cross with her arms. Her ointment ja...

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BC MS 3/22

[ca. 1440-1460]

A group of soldiers bring Christ before Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judaea, to be condemned for crucifixion.

Archive Piece:
BC MS 7/22

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

Christ kneels in prayer in the garden of Gethsemane. Three of the apostles sit in a group behind him, two of them sleeping. The border is decorated with a heartsease, daisies, celandine, blue carnatio...

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BC MS 8/22

[ca. 1490]

In this full-page miniature the three Magi offer gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Virgin and Child. The eldest king (Caspar) kneels in front of the Christ Child. Joseph stays in the staple in the b...

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BC MS 3/23

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ, tied to a pillar, is stripped and beaten by two soldiers.

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BC MS 5/23

[ca. 1440-1460]

6-line initial historiated with the Holy Trinity: God the Father, wearing a triple tiara, raises his hand in blessing and holds the cross, on which Christ is crucified. The Holy Spirit as a dove is se...

Archive Piece:
BC MS 7/23

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

Judas Iscariot, clad in yellow, embraces Christ and kisses him on the cheek. Christ heals the ear of Malchus, which Peter has cut with the sword he is putting back in its scabbard. Two soldiers stand ...

Archive Piece:
BC MS 8/23

[ca. 1490]

The full-page miniature shows the High Priest, Simeon, holding the Christ Child in white cloth at the altar of the Temple. The Virgin Mary, Joseph and the handmaiden kneel at the altar. The border is ...

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BC MS 3/24

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ is carrying the cross, while Virgin Mary holds the cross beam on one side, and St. John follows the Christ on the other. A group of soldiers in full armour and holding spears surround them on t...

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BC MS 4/24

[1450-1475]

The Virgin and Child are depicted in a mandorla. The Virgin stands on a moon crescent, and wears a rosary in her hair.

Archive Piece:
BC MS 7/24

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The border is historiated with the scene of Christ being humiliated by three soldiers. One of them holds a blind-fold over his eyes, another holds up three of his fingers challenging Christ's knowledg...

Archive Piece:
BC MS 8/24

[ca. 1490]

The full-page miniature shows the Virgin Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child on their way to Egypt through a hilly landscape, Mary riding on an ass. The border is formed from architectural pillars suppo...