Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 13r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover pierced by Arrow of God of Love -- God of Love (Eros) winged and crowned, aiming arrow in bow at Lover, right hand raised to arrow piercing head. Two trees are in background.
Scene against diapered background enclosed by blue and gold frame with ivy leaves at each corner.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial E beginning text ET TRAIT AMOR P(AR) TEL DEUISE / QUE P(AR) MI LUIEL MA EL CUER MISE …