Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 47v

See more information »

Roman de la Rose: Scene, Croesus of Lydia asking Daughter to interpret Dream -- Croesus, crowned, nude, head on pillow, raising left hand, reclines in draped bed looking toward woman, right hand raised, standing at foot of the bed.
Figures against gold background enclosed in pink and blue frame with gold corners, each decorated with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial B beginning text BIAU P(ER)E DIST LA DEMOISEILE / CI A DOULEREUSE NOUUELLE.