Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Roman de la Rose
France, Rouen, ca. 1525
MS M.948. Fol. 180r

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Roman de la Rose: Scene, Nature discussing Nobility with Genius -- Tonsured priest, representing Personification of Genius, wearing vestments, gestures and walks beside woman, representing Personification of Nature, wearing diadem, gesturing toward field of two oxen and five workmen, three wearing hats, one grasping trunk of tree, one sowing seeds held in apron, one using sickle, and one prunning branches with scythe held in right hand.
In background, groups of men and soldiers, wearing hats, at least thirteen mounted on horses, many holding spears, confront each other in battle.Miniature within architectual frame with decorative scrollwork.