Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 103r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover entreating God of Love -- Lover, partly kneels, extends book with pseudo-inscriptions before God of Love (Eros), crowned, raising left hand to indicate bow in right hand, seated on throne.
Scene in hilly landscape with ship on water and buildings and bridge on which figures walk in background.