Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 30r

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Roman de la Rose: Jean de Meun -- Jean de Meun, wearing hat, raising both hands, is seated on chair before lectern on which is open book.
Figure against diapered background enclosed in pink frame with ivy leaves at corners.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial E beginning text ET SI LAY IE PERDU ESPOIR / A POY QUE IE NE ME DESESPOIR.