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The Call of Abraham, early 15th century. From La Bible Hystoriaux ou les Histoires Escolastres, a bible history in French, written and illuminated in France. It belonged to Jean, Duke of Berry
Page of decorated text, 1284-1316. Latin text with floral decoration and a man fighting with an animal. From the Alphonso Psalter (formerly known as the Tenison Psalter), produced in England
Page of text with illuminated initial letter, 14th century. From a bible originally produced in Northern Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Ascension, c1155. Beginning of St Johns Gospel. The Ascension, and below, St John enthroned between two visionary events of the Old Testament, and figures of the prophets commenting upon them
David and Samuel, 1121-1161. David tending his flock and rescuing the lamb from the lion, and below, Samuel anointing David in the presence of his father
St Luke, 1010-1020. St Luke, seated with an open book. He is looking at his symbol, a calf, which is holding a golden horn in its mouth
Crucifixion, early 14th century. Christ on the cross with the Virgin and St John, and below, Adam collects Christs blood in a chalice. From a Latin psalter produced in England
Illuminated initial letters, 1405-1415. From the Great Bible (St Jerome version). Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Hannah before Eli the high priest, 1413-1419. From the Breviary of John the Fearless, produced in Paris. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Adoration of the Magi, c1420. From the Chevalier Hours. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I
Adoration of the Magi, c1490-1497. The Holy Family, with kneeling Magi and angels above, text with decorated initial S, and borders of trompe l oeil decoration with acanthus and flowers
Illuminated letters, late 13th century. Page of Latin text with decorated initial letters, fom the Gospel Lectionary, produced in Paris
The Ascension, 1250-1260. Christ ascends into Heaven. From the London Psalter (Scandinavian Psalter) produced in Paris. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures
Scenes from the life of Jesus, 1260-1270. From the Bible of William of Devon. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner
Christ in glory with the symbols of the four Evangelists, c1200. From the Westminster Psalter. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Initial letter H, 1148. Initial letter with interlacing acanthus decoration from the beginning of the Book of Exodus in the Worms Bible, originally produced in Germany
Magdalen bell tower, Oxford, Oxfordshire, 1924-1926. Artist: George F NichollsMagdalen bell tower, Oxford, Oxfordshire, 1924-1926. One of the best known landmarks of Oxford, the Magdalen Great Tower was built between 1492 and c1509
Christ being found by his mother in the temple disputing with doctors, c1310-1320. Hunting scene below. From the Queen Mary Psalter, produced in England
Scenes from the life of Joseph, c1310-1320. Joseph bringing his two sons to his father for a blessing, and below, Joseph leading his mother and father into Canaan