Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 52v

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Friend comforting Lover -- Lover, raising left hand faces Friend as man, raising right hand, both standing on frame of miniature. Figures against diapered background enclosed in blue and gold frame, with ivy leaves at corners. Below miniature, initial Q beginning text QUEST CE DIST IL BIAUR DOUS AMIS / EN TEL DOULOUR QUI UOUS A MIS.