Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 63r)
The full-page miniature shows the Virgin Mary and Christ enthroned, Mary wearing a crown, Christ blessing. The border is formed from architectural pi...
Medieval Manuscripts
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Calendar: May (fol. 5r)
The main miniature depicts a fashionable couple on horseback. The border miniature shows the zodiacal sign for May, Gemini (the twins), standing behin...
Prayers (fol. 200r)
One 5-line initial and three 3-line initials in gold on green, blue and red backgrounds decorated with white penwork. Context: Suffrages...
King David (fol. 149r)
The foliate initial 'H' is historiated with King David kneeling in prayer. He is facing the golden rays decending from the sky, and his harp and crown...
St. Peter (fol. 134v)
The border shows St. Peter holding a book and a key. Inside the initial Christ also holds a book. A pink and a pansy also decorate the border. Conte...
Coronation of the Virgin and All Saints (fol. 120v)
The miniature shows God, enthroned, placing a crown over the Virgin Mary's head. A group of saints surround them, including in the foreground, St. Bar...
St. Paul preaching (fol. 472r)
Initial 'P' encloses a scene of St. Paul preaching. Context: Pauline Epistles: Epistle to the Romans...
St. James (fol. 466r)
Initial 'I' depicts St. James and another standing figure. Context: Epistle of James...
Two figures discussing (fol. 398v)
Initial 'E' encloses a scene of two figures in discussion, both with halos. The initial is decorated further with a dragon-like creature. Context: M...
Christ carrying the Cross (fol. 77r)
The border is historiated with the scene of Christ carrying the cross, surrounded by soldiers. The moment depicted shows him stumbling and being suppo...