Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, 1340-1350
MS M.185 fol. 77r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Pygmalion embracing Image -- Pygmalion and image, crowned, raising right hand, stand next to each other, his left arm behind her.
Scene with gold background, enclosed in pink and blue frame with gold corners, each decorated with ivy leaves.
Below miniature, pen-flourished initial L beginning text LORS LI RESPONT LA DAMOSEILLE / Q(UI) TANT EST AUENANT ET BELLE.