From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Ink sketch of figures within leaves and a letter W. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show a man climbing up a branch to a house (left) and a clergyman with his hands up to shield his face (right). Noted on the mounting board as “P. 528” and “p. 527.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows Venus reclining and Cupid behind her. Below the ink drawing is a pencil sketch of the same scene. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration shows 4 figures enclosed in leaves, above an open space and with branches on both sides. At the bottom right, a small figure (cherub?) holds up a capital W. From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show two jesters on the left and a woman and bird on the right. Noted on the mounting board as “P. 508” and “p. 507.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show two branches, with a woman climbing up the branch on the left. Noted on the mounting board as “P. 510” and “p. 509.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustrations show nude men grappling on a branch (left) and a woman with her face in her hands and an ape above her (right). Noted on the mounting board as “P. 512” and “p. 511.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. Illustration on right shows a figure straddling the base of a branch, on the right is a figure climbing up. Noted on the mounting board as “P. 514” and “p. 513.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. This illustration shows figures climbing up a branch with goblets in hand (left), and one figure leaning into a branch (right). Noted on the mounting board as “P. 516” and “p. 515.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).

From Volume 1 of the Canterbury Tales original drawings. These illustrations show branches and a woman with leaves for hands. Noted on the mounting board as “P. 518” and “p. 517.” From the collection of Philip Hofer, Purchase, 2008 (accession MS.2008.017).