Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
Belgium, possibly Tournai, ca. 1390
MS G.32 fol. 23r

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Miniature in right column:
1) Roman de la Rose: Scene, Welcome speaking to Lover -- In garden of roses within wicker fence, male Personification of Welcome, with arms folded, and Lover stand; in background, four Guardians of Rose Garden represented by hooded male personification of Danger holding club, attended by three personifications of Slander, Shame, and Fear, all behind grassy mound.
Scene against gold diapered background within frame decorated with two tendrils of three trefoil leaves.
Miniature at beginning of text, SE PAR YAULZ NE FUSSE AGAITIES / CAR LI FRANS LI BIEN AFAITIES / ...
Miniature in right column:
2) Roman de la Rose: Scene, Welcome speaking to Lover -- Lover extends right hand toward Personification of Welcome, with arms folded, both seated in garden of roses within wicker fence.
Scene against gold filigree on blue background within frame decorated with two tendrils of three trefoil leaves.
Miniature at beginning of text, SI EN QUEILLY UNE VERT FEULLE / LES LE BOUTON QU’IL M’A DONNEE / …