Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1390
MS G.32 fol. 13r

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Miniature in left column:
Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover’s View of Rose Garden -- Lover stands with left hand raised to breast, viewing garden of roses surrounded by wicker fence.
Scene against gold background within frame decorated with two tendrils of trefoil leaves.
Miniature at beginning of text, OU MIREOIR ENTRE MIL COSES / COISI ROSIERS CARQUIES DE ROSES / …