Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 11v

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover at Fountain of Narcissus -- Lover or Narcissus, prone on bank of stream where his reflection is visible; two trees are in background.
Scene against gold background enclosed in frame of pink and blue with gold corners each decorated with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial N beginning text NARCISUS FU .I. DAMOISIAUR / Q(UI) MOURS TINDRENT EN LEUR PAILIAR …