Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 153r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, God of Love sending Message to Venus -- Among, male and female messengers, woman wearing kerchief, both gesturing toward Venus, crowned with wreath, lower leg decorated, hands on shoulder of male youth, leaning into her lap. To right, among three dogs, two lower heads to drink from stream.
Scene in landscape with figure walking on path before buildings in background.