Saint Luke, German manuscript - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Saint Gregory as Author - Public domain document scan of drawing
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Author portrait from BL Harley 4940, f. 4
Miniature of a seated man with an open book, and coats of arms in the border. Image taken from f. 4 of Breviari d'amor. Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscri... More
Author from BL Harley 4425, f. 133
Detail of a miniature of the author writing his book. Image taken from f. 133 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval m... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Boccaccio from BL Royal 20 C V, f. 5, illuminated...
Frontispiece in four panels, of Boccaccio reading a book, Boccaccio presenting the book to Andrea Acciaiuoli, countess of Altavilla, a messenger presenting a letter to Semiramis, and a queen with four female mu... More
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
Author from BL YT 32, f. 1v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the author of the chronicle, standing behind a brown scroll on which is inscribed the title of the work, in gold letters; behind him, to the left, two lions support the old arms of Burgundy, with s... More
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
Author from BL Harley 4425, f. 133
Detail of a miniature of the author writing his book. Image taken from f. 133 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval m... More
The author reading from BL Royal 17 E I, f. 2v
Detail of a miniature of the author reading. Image taken from f. 2v of Li Livres dou tresor. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 ma... More
The author from BL Harley 5644, f. 10
Pen drawing of the author, decorated initials and title in display capitals. Image taken from f. 10 of Erotokritos, romance in 15-syllable rhymed couplets, prededed by a table of contents (ff. 1-8). Written in ... More
oxen from "Round the Calendar in Portugal ... Illustrated by Miss Doro...
This image has been taken from scan 000127 from "Round the Calendar in Portugal ... Illustrated by Miss Dorothy Tennant, Mrs. Arthur Walter ... and the author". The title and subject terms of this image have be... More
Matfré Ermengau of Béziers from BL YT 31, f. 2
Miniature of the bearded author of the text, Matfré Ermengau of Bézier, kneeling among rocks and trees before Christ, with a full border in the Italian style, with arms, a monkey, a stag couchant, a lion coucha... More
Author portrait from BL Harley 3969, f. 41
Historiated initial 'E'(x Cassiodoro) with the author Cassiodorus pointing at an open book, and a foliated tendril extending into the margin; the body of the letter contains a blue figure. Smaller historiated i... More
Author portrait from BL Sloane 2947, f. 67
Historiated initial with an author portrait of a man holding a closed book at the beginning of Rasis's de aluminibus et salibus. Image taken from f. 67 of Medical miscellany, including Gerald of Cremona' s tran... More
Donatus writing his grammar from BL Arundel 43, f. 80v
Full-page miniature of Donatus writing his grammar, his ink-pot held by a monk labelled 'Heinre'(?), with two short poems in hexameters in the upper left and upper right corners: the first poem compares the bre... More
Author portrait from BL Burn 272, f. 4
Historiated intial 'T'(itire) at the beginning of book 1 of Virgil's Eclogues, with a portrait of Virgil holding a scroll with his initials 'P. V. M. (P. Vergilius Maro); a miniature in the border of a shepherd... More
Author portrait from BL Harley 4482, f. 1
Detail of a historiated initial 'S' with the author, Benoit de Sainte-Maure, writing. Image taken from f. 1 of Le Roman de Troie (index Histoire de Troie). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers ... More
A writer presents his book to four women
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initial from "[Plain or Ringlets? By the author of “Handley Cross” [R....
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David and a prophet ('author' of Wisdom of Solomon)
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Evangelist portrait from BL Burn 41, f. 26***v
Ultra-violet photograph of an unfinished drawing of a seated beardless figure, probably an evangelist portrait of Matthew. Image taken from f. 26***v of Gospels, with prologues (ff. 2-6v, 58r-v, 79v-80, 115v-11... More
David and a prophet (author of Proverbs: 'Solomon')
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Petrus Comestor writing - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Historiated initial and roundels of the author(?) and pupils from BL B...
Historiated initial 'S'(apiencia) of a tonsured teacher (the author?) teaching tonsured pupils, and a full border with four roundels depicting tonsured students(?) each holding a book. Image taken from f. 165 o... More
Giovanni Boccaccio - Author portrait from BL Harley 4082, f. 3, illumi...
Historiated initial 'Q'(uante) with cleric (Porcari?) holding a book, combined with three-sided border of flowers, fruits and winged putti supporting a wreath with an erased coat of arms. Image taken from f. 3 ... More
William of Nangis from BL Royal 13 E IV, f. 1
Historiated initial 'C'(um) of William of Nangis writing, with a partial bar border. Image taken from f. 1 of Chronicle. Written in Latin. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection... More
Dante divine comedy divina comedia building. A statue of a man sitting...
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Peter Comestor at work from BL Royal 17 E VII, f. 2v
Detail of a miniature of Peter Comestor at work. Image taken from f. 2v of La Bible historiale complétée (Genesis - Psalms). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Colle... More
The author presents his work to William, archbishop of Sens
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Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan in her study at the beginning of the 'Cent balades'. Image taken from f. 4 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-2... More
Portret van de dichter Baldassare Castiglione
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Alberti, Leon Battista - Public domain portrait engraving
Stecher: Kohl, Clemens (1754) Drucker: Alberti, Ignaz Verleger: Kaiserer, Franz Jakob Druckort: Wien
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 4
Miniature of Christine de Pizan in her study, at the beginning of the 'Cent balades'. Image taken from f. 4 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Déb... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 178
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan presenting her book to Charles VI, seated on the left, with courtiers, at the beginning of 'Le Livre du chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 178 of Various wor... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 261v
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan giving instructions in the 'Enseignemens que Cristine donne à son Filz'. Image taken from f. 261v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including ... More
Alberti, Leon Battista - Public domain portrait engraving
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Christine's vision from BL Harley 4431, f. 192v
Detail of a miniature of Christine's vision in heavens, in 'Le chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 192v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, while outside, the ladies build the Cité des dames at the beginning of 'La Cité des dames'... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 290
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan before the personifications of Rectitude, Reason, and Justice in her study, while outside, the ladies build the Cité des dames at the beginning of 'La Cité des dames'... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 261v
Miniature of Christine de Pizan giving instructions, in the 'Proverbes moraux'. Image taken from f. 261v of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21), 'Le Débat ... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 178
Miniature of Christine de Pizan presenting her book to Charles VI, seated on the left, with courtiers, at the beginning of 'Le Livre du chemin de long estude'. Image taken from f. 178 of Various works (also kno... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 3
Presentation miniature with Christine de Pizan presenting her book to queen Isabeau of Bavaria. Image taken from f. 3 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-21... More
Christine de Pizan from BL Harley 4431, f. 95
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan presenting her book to Louis of Orleans, at the beginning of 'L'Épître Othéa'. Image taken from f. 95 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), includ... More
Christine de Pisan from BL Harley 4431, f. 3
Detail of a presentation miniature with Christine de Pisan presenting her book to queen Isabeau of Bavaria. Image taken from f. 3 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balade... More
Alberti, Leon Battista - Public domain portrait engraving
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Christine de Pizan's Illuminated Manuscript from BL Harley 4431, Londo...
Detail of a miniature of Christine de Pizan in her study at the beginning of the 'Cent balades'. Image taken from f. 4 of Various works (also known as 'The Book of the Queen'), including 'Cent balades' (ff. 4-2... More
Christine de Pisan writing - Public domain medieval manuscript
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The author of the prologue - Public domain medieval manuscript
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Christine de Pisan from BL Harley 4605, f. 3
Miniature of Christine in her study, writing, and, standing outside to the right, the goddess Minerva, armoured, crowned, and carrying a sword and shield. Image taken from f. 3 of Le livre des faits d'armes et ... More
Christine de Pisan from BL Harley 4605, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of Christine in her study, writing, and, standing outside to the right, the goddess Minerva, armoured, crowned, and carrying a sword and shield. Image taken from f. 3 of Le livre des faits... More
Author praying to God - Public domain medieval manuscript
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The Author Hearing the Story of Gillion de Trazegnies
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Poetry, Anonymous, Italian Print, 15th century
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The author presents his book to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy
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Vasco da Lucena Giving his Work to Charles the Bold
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Author in an orchard from BL Royal 14 E VI, f. 110
Detail of a miniature of the author with a man holding a spade in an orchard, at the beginning of book 5. Image taken from f. 110 of Ruralia commoda in French translation (Rustican des ruraulx prouffiz du labou... More
Author in an orchard from BL Royal 14 E VI, f. 110
Miniature of the author with a man holding a spade in an orchard, with a full border containing the royal arms of England on a banner held by an angel and on a shield encircled by the Garter with the motto 'Ho... More
Schrijver achter een ronde lessenaar
Man gezeten in een stoel met een hoge leuning en een baldakijn schrijvend in een boek dat voor hem staat op een ronde lessenaar met bovenop een beeld. Op de lessenaar en op de grond liggen boeken. Op verso een ... More
Jean de Mandeville, Michel Wolgemut, Germany
Een bloemkelk met een lezende man. De tekst identificeert hem als Jean de Mandeville. De prent maakt deel uit van een album.
Plinius de Oudere, Michel Wolgemut, Germany
Een bloemkelk met een man. Hij heeft een hoge hoed op zijn hoofd. De tekst identificeert hem als Plinius de Oudere. De prent maakt deel uit van een album.
Musaeus, Johannes - Public domain portrait engraving
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Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin de
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Wieland, Christoph Martin - Public domain portrait engraving
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Balzac, Jean Louis de - Public domain portrait engraving
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Scott, Sir Walter - Public domain portrait engraving
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Gourdan, Simon - Public domain portrait engraving
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Yates, Richard - Public domain portrait engraving
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Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin de
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Delavigne, Casimir - Public domain portrait engraving
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Dumas, Alexandre - Public domain portrait engraving
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Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin de
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Riberolles, Gabriel de - Public domain portrait engraving
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Lavater, Hans Rudolf - Public domain portrait engraving
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Moncrif, Francois Augustin de - Public domain portrait engraving
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Maurois, Thomas - Public domain portrait engraving
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Sedaine, Michel Jean - Public domain portrait engraving
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Franklin, Benjamin - Public domain portrait engraving
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Butler, Samuel - Public domain portrait engraving
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Gerstäcker, Friedrich - Public domain portrait engraving
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Dufresny, Sieur de La Rivière, Charles
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Regnard, Jean Francois - Public domain portrait engraving
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Chapelain, Jean - Public domain portrait engraving
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Franklin, Benjamin - Public domain portrait engraving
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Fuller, Sarah Margaret - Public domain portrait engraving
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Tallemant des Réaux, Gédéon - Public domain portrait engraving
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Dumersan, Théophile Marion - Public domain portrait engraving
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Chaucer, Geoffrey - Public domain portrait engraving
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Less, Gottfried - Public domain portrait engraving
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Crébillon, Prosper de - Public domain portrait engraving
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Wieland, Christoph Martin - Public domain portrait engraving
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Rader, Martin Matthias - Public domain portrait engraving
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Chaucer, Geoffrey - Public domain portrait engraving
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Seume, Johann Gottfried - Public domain portrait engraving
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Voisenon, Claude Henri de Fuzée de
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Saint-Evremond, Charles Marguetel de Saint-Denys de
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Yates, Richard - Public domain portrait engraving
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Pérez de Montalván, Juan - Public domain portrait engraving
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Belloy, Pierre Laurent de - Public domain portrait engraving
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Cailhava, Jean Francois - Public domain portrait engraving
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