Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 077v

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Woman committing Suicide -- Woman, wearing knotted headdress, diadem and necklace, with right hand holds sword and pierces own abdomen, bleeding from wounds, flanked by two groups of men, wearing hats or feathered caps, at least two with swords fastened to belts, most in conversation with each other or looking toward her.
Scene in room with two windows and tiled floor.