Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 125r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Old Woman crowning Welcome with Wreath -- On crenellated tower, half-figure of Old Woman, wearing dark veil, gestures toward half-figure of man, representing Personification of Welcome, raising right hand to floral wreath on his head.
Scene hilly in landscape surrounded by water with ship in background.