Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 2v

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Roman de la Rose: Covetousness -- Covetousness as woman, seated on bench extending hands to two open coffers or chests containing coins, at left and right. Figure seated against diaper background within pink and white frame with gold corners each with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial A beginning text APRES FU PAINTE COUUOITISE / CEST CELLE QUI LES GENS ATISE.
Roman de la Rose: Avarice -- Avarice as woman, holding sack with both hands, seated on bench flanked by hanging rods draped with garment and cloth. Figure seated against diaper background within blue frame enclosed in gold with ivy leaves at each corner.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial U beginning text UNE AUTRE YMAGE Y OT ASSISE / COSTE A COSTE DE COUUOITISE.