Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 16r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover commanded by God of Love -- God of Love (Eros) winged and crowned, raising left hand and looking toward Lover, raising right hand with left hand on hip. Both stand on frame of miniature.
Figures against diapered background enclosed in blue and gold frame with ivy leaves at each corner.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial U beginning text UILAINE PREMIEREMENT / CE DIT AMOURS UEIL ET C(ON)MANT.