Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 23r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Friend comforting Lover -- Friend as youthful man, gesturing with both hands, looks toward Lover, raising right hand, left hand on hip, standing on frame of miniature.
Figures against diapered background within pink frame with gold corners, decorated with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial Q beginning text QUANT SOT LA UERITE AMIS / IL NE MA MIE ESPUENTE.