Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 078r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Lover presenting Danger, Fear and Shame to Friend -- Bearded man, representing Personification of Danger, holds club, accompanied by two women, representing Personifications of Fear and Shame, wearing headdresses, all before Lover, wearing feathered cap, with right hand extended toward them, accompanied by Friend, wearing hat, gesturing.
Scene in garden before wall behind which are buildings and hilly landscape.