Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 21r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Welcome speaking to Lover -- Lover, right hand on hip, left hand on breast, stands on frame of miniature, looking toward Welcome as woman, raising right hand, left hand on hip. Rose bush behind lattice is at right.
Figures against diapered background enclosed in pink, blue and gold frame with ivy leaves at each corner.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial B beginning text BIAUR DOUZ AMIS SE IL UOUS PLEST / PASSEZ LA HAIE SANS AREST.