Search Special Collections
Results
Total number of records: 58
Count of Collection group
Top 10: Subject
Calendar: March (fol. 3v)
[ca. 142-?]
The scenes in the historiated border are: Resurrection of Christ (Easter), St. Gertrude of Nivelles, an unidentified monk holding a crosier and a book, and the Annunciation to the Virgin by the angel ...
Calendar: August (fol. 8r)
[ca. 142-?]
The double-compartment miniature has a man threshing, and the zodiacal sign of Virgo (the virgin). The scenes in the historiated border are: St. Peter holding a key and a book; St. Stephen holding sto...
Calendar: September (fol. 9v)
[ca. 142-?]
The scenes in the historiated border are: an unidentified bishop with a mitre and a crosier; The Elevation of the Cross; St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist; and St Michael the Archangel killing th...
St Matthew (fol. 15v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes a man bowling; an angel, the symbol of the Evangelist St Matthew; and St Matthew sharpening his quill.
Angel making music (fol. 17r)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel in a cloud playing a hurdy-gurdy, a monk carrying a processional cross, and a running man with a long candle.
St Mark (fol. 17v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel playing a hurdy-gurdy; a lion, the symbol of the Evangelist St Mark, and St Mark writing.
Virgin Mary (fol. 18v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel carrying two wine carafes, an angel playing a psaltery, an angel playing a hurdy-gurdy, and a grotesque playing a brass instrument. The historiated initial has...
An angel and a grotesque (fol. 19v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel blowing a bagpipe-type instrument, and a grotesque with a man's upper body attached to the body of a four-legged animal carrying a carafe.
A woman making music (fol. 23r)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes a woman kneeling in a basket and making music with a long horn ; and a crowned angel kneeling with his arms spread wide.
An angel and a man making music (fol. 23v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes a man kneeling in a cauldron and making music with a long horn; and an angel kneeling and making music with two curved horns.
Praying and reading (fol. 36v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an abbess reading, and an angel kneeling in prayer.
Christ blessing (fol. 15v)
[ca. 1440-1460]
Christ blessing, with the globe at his feet, and two angel by either side of him.
Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 17v)
[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 ...
Virgin and Child (fol. 13r)
[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...
Jacob wrestling the angel (fol. 223r)
[ca. 1260]
The first initial 'E' encloses the scene of Jacob wrestling the angel, and the second initial 'E' has David playing the bells.
Annunciation to Zacharias (fol. 429r)
[ca. 1260]
Initial 'F' encloses the scene of the annunciation of the birth of St. John the Baptist to Zacharias. The historiated initial and an ornamental initial 'Q' above it are decorated with foliage and smal...
Annunciation to the Virgin
14th century
A large arched miniature of the Annunciation, in a French style of painting. The angel Gabriel announces the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel holds a scroll with the words "Ave gracia ...
Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)
[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...
King David (fol. 111r)
[ca. 1480-1500]
The miniature shows King David playing a psaltery in a rocky landscape, with a city visible behind. The full border is decorated with flowers, a large vase, and a cherub playing a lute. The incipit wo...
Annunciation, Julius Caesar, London (image 18)
[ca. 1461-1483]
The roundel depicts Angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary (34). Gabriel holds a small golden cross. The Holy Ghost as a dove descends upon the Virgin. Mary kneels under a pin...
Virgin and Child (fol. 33r)
[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....
Virgin and Child and Patron (fol. 240r)
[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...
Burial of the Dead (fol. 120r)
[ca. 1440-1460]
The miniature depicts two men lowering a body wrapped in white cloth into a tomb, while members of the clergy give blessings and mourners look on. An angel takes the dead man's soul up to God, while ...
The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 37r)
[1450-1475]
The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted within a halo. The f...