Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 15r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover paying Homage to God of Love -- God of Love (Eros) winged and crowned, stands on frame of miniature, raising left hand. Lover, with joined hands raised, kneels before him on one knee. They are flanked by two trees.
Scene with diapered background enclosed in blue and gold frame with ivy leaves at each corner.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial A beginning text ATANT DEUING SES HOMS MAINZ IOINTEZ / ET SACHIEZ QUE MOULT ME FILZ COINTEZ.