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Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 094r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Jason searching for Golden Fleece -- Jason, wearing cap and fur-lined mantle, raises right hand, flanked by two courtiers, wearing caps, all surrounded by helmeted soldiers, many holding spears, and six men, all on ship with three sails and banner, the men pull on ropes, climb the rigging, and one straddles the side of the ship looking down toward smaller ship carrying three men with oars.
Scene in on water surrounded by hilly shores.



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