Manuscripts

Pictures from medieval manuscripts, captioned on Twitter: the Romance of Alexander, the Smithfield Decretals, the Taymouth Hours and others, each with its library and shelfmark.

Thirteenth century

After years of patiently trying, Jimmy finally pooped the perfect egg.

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

Tell me about the humans, George.

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

That moment when you mistakenly believe you're at a high five party. #LeftHimHanging

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

One does not simply find the Grail.

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

Goe home, detayle. Thou art drunke.

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

The Medieval Karate Kid.

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

#RaiseTheRoof

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Thirteenth century

The uncomfortable hug is made worse when the other person also tugs on your hair.

From: Arthurian Romances
Image from: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, MS 229

Fourteenth century

The elusive paddle-wheel church.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Paul immediately regretted riding bareback. He thought it was supposed to be more pleasurable this way.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Bored #NotALion.

Image from: Houghton Library, Harvard University, MS Lat 250

Fourteenth century

NOM NOM NOM

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Raul reacted to the absurdity of the #NotAnElephant in the only way he knew how.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Terry's protestation that the beast looked friendly and cute went unheeded.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

I’m flying, Jack!

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

The 12th annual meeting of the Ennui Club commenced without a hitch.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Rupert regretted not checking Belinda's ring size before buying the engagement ring.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Medieval Mr. Ed was an inveterate ass sniffer. Wilbur didn't seem to mind.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

That moment you shit yourself while riding into battle.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Should have used Preparation H.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Beware the zombie-monkey apocalypse!

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

That moment you realize you might be holding a dick.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

Check out these fucking hipsters.

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264

Fourteenth century

That moment one person ends and argument with a fart to the face. #StinkLines!

From: The Romance of Alexander
Image from: Bodleian Library, MS. Bodl. 264