Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 22r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Reason chastising Lover -- Lover, both hands raised, stands facing Reason, as woman, crowned, raising right hand, gesturing with left hand.
Figures against diapered background enclosed in pink and gold frame with ivy leaves at each corner.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial E beginning text ELLE OT EL CHIEF UNE COURONNE / B(IE)N RESEMBLA HAUTE P(ER)SONNE.