Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 6v

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Carol of God of Love -- God of Love (Eros), winged and crowned, extends hands to two couples; trees are in background.
Scene against gold background in pink and blue frame with gold corners, each decorated with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial L beginning text LORS UEILLIEZ KAROLE ALER / ET GENS MIGNOTEM(EN)T BALER.