Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Paris, ca. 1340
MS M.503 fol. 3v

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Roman de la Rose: Sadness -- Woman as sadness, rending garment with both hands, seated on bench.
Figure against gold background, enclosed in red and blue frame with gold corners.
Below miniature, champide initial D beginning text DELEZ ENUIE AUQUES P(RE)S IERE / TRISTECE PAINTE EN LA MAISIERE.
Roman de la Rose: Old Age -- Old Age as woman wearing knotted headdress, holding crutch with each hand, facing hooded fireplace, kettle hanging from pot-hook over fire.
Figure against gold background, enclosed in red and blue frame with gold corners.
Below miniature, champide initial A beginning text APRES FU VIELLESSE POURTRETE / Q(U)I ESTOIT B(IE)N .I. PIE RETRETE.