Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1390
MS G.32 fol. 22v

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Miniature in right column:
1) Roman de la Rose: Scene, Welcome speaking to Lover -- Lover stands with arms folded, before male Personification of Welcome extending right hand toward the Lover and standing beside wicker fence enclosing garden of roses.
Scene against gold diapered background within frame decorated with two tendrils of three trefoil leaves.
Below miniature, red initial A with blue pen flourishes at beginning of text, AINSI COM IE ME POURPENSOIE / S’OUTRE LE HAYE PASSEROIE / ...
Miniature in right column:
2) Roman de la Rose: Scene, Welcome speaking to Lover -- Lover with hands extended, is led by male Personification of Welcome in garden of roses within wicker fence.
Scene against gold filigree on blue background within frame decorated with pair of three trefoil leaves.
Miniature followed by text on fol. 23r, SUY MAINTENANT OULTRE PASSES / VERS LE BOUTON M’EN VOIS ERRANT / …