Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 045v

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Reason speaking to Lover -- Beside tower with windows, woman, representing Personification of Reason, crowned, wearing diadem and necklace, is seated, gesturing toward Lover, wearing fur-lined coat, arms crossed on breast, seated beside cap on ground.
Scene in garden with tree before wall behind with is hilly landcape and buildings in background.Text written in ruled space resembling scroll unfurling at edges.