Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 28r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover visiting Tower in which Welcome is imprisoned -- Lover, raising left hand, standing on frame of miniature, looks toward tower surrounded by crenellated wall with towers and closed portal. Face of Welcome, as woman, is visible in window of tower.
Scene with gold background enclosed with pink and blue frame with gold corners, decorated with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, text lacks initial L, and begins (L)A TOUR FU TRESTOUTE ROONDE / IL NOT LI FORTE TOUR EL MONDE (sic).