Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 146v

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Barons of God of Love rescuing Lover -- Barons of God of Love, represented by group of helmeted soldiers, holding spears, including one wearing feathered helmet, grasping helm of sword at waist, the foremost soldier, wearing helmet and decorated gold breastplate, holds spear with right hand.
To right, two women, representing Personifications of Fear and Shame, one raising right arm, and Personification of Danger, with right hand raising club, all surround Lover, gesturing and grasping him.Miniature within architectual frame hung with tassels and with decorative scrollwork.