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Illuminated initials I and N, 9th century. Beginning of the Gospel of St John, decorated with an interlace pattern, originally produced in Northern France in the second half of the 9th century
Page from the Lindisfarne Gospels, 710-721 AD. Gospel of St John the Evangelist, originally produced in Lindisfarne, North East England
Text page with portraits of Francesco Sforza, 1490. Page with illuminated border in arabesque with portraits of Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, and Lodovico Sforza
Illuminated initial letters, late 15th century. From De Civitate Dei, written and illuminated in Italy. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1473. Charles (1433-1477) promulgates his ordinance among his court. From the Ordnance of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy
St Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. Artist: Workshop of the Master of the Duke of BedfordSt Mark writing his gospel, 1414-1423. The symbolic lion holds the saints ink pot and pen-case in its teeth. Other vignettes show episodes from the life of the saint
Coronation of Charles V, c1365. From the Order of the Coronation of the King of France, showing Charles (1337-1380) being greeted by the archbishop at the Catheral of Reims
Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Illuminated initial letters, 13th century. From a work by Vegetius on the Art of War, originally produced in Northern France in the latter part of the 13th century
The angel and the shepherds, late 12th century. From Miniatures of the Life of Christ, produced in Northern France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures
Initial letter B, 980-1000 AD. From the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD. The Virgin and St John inscribing his testimony on a scroll, from the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester
Names of the four Evangelists, c800 AD. The names of the gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in a roundel with cockerels and peacocks
St Matthew, c800 AD. St Matthew seated, holding his Gospel, from the Harley Golden Gospels, produced in the Carolingian Empire
David playing his lyre, 725-750 AD. From the Vespasian Psalter. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I
St Anne with the Virgin and child, 1516-1529. From the Prayerbook of Joanna of Ghistelles (also known as the Prayerbook of the Abbess of Messines), produced in Bruges
Sergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Artist: Francois FouquetSergius Orata and other Romans, 1473-1480. Sergius Orata pointing to the hanging baths (balneae pensiles) invented by him; Sergius Orata inspecting his artificial preserves for sea-fish;
Amadee de Saluces and the Virgin, middle of the 15th century. The Virgin and Child with the patron, Amadee de Saluces, daughter of Manfroy, Seigneur de Carde
Text page with illuminated initial letter, early 15th century. From ordinances and other matters, in Latin and French, relating to the office of Admiral of England and to the Court of Admiralty
The Annunciation, 1413-1419. From the Breviary of John the Fearless, produced in Paris. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
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
The Sphinx and Pyramid at Giza, Egypt, c1882. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)
Family Photo, c1882
Group of women, c1882
Group Photo, c1882
Room at Flete, c1882
Lord Grey, c1882
John Mildmay, c1882
Lord Mildmay, c1882
Wedding at Flete, c1882
Mount Edgcumbe, Group Photo with Edward VII, c1882
Saltram House, c1882
Winter Villa, c1882