Amour kissing the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 24
Detail of a miniature of Amour (Love) kissing the Lover. Image taken from f. 24 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval... More
Dream of the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 5
Detail of a miniature of the Lover (L'Amans) in bed, with a man holding a club (Dangier?), at the beginning of the text. Image taken from f. 5 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Garden of Pleasure from BL Harley 4425, f. 12v
Detail of a miniature of a scene in the Garden of Pleasure with the Lover and Dame Oiseuse (Idleness) outside; text and trompe l'oeil borders of flowers and birds. Image taken from f. 12v of Roman de la Rose (i... More
Povrete from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 8
Detail of a miniature of Povrete (Poverty), in rags, with a nun and a friar looking at her. Image taken from f. 8 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... More
Dread, Shame, and Danger from BL YT 21, f. 26v
Miniature of Dread, Shame, and Danger, in the Roman de la Rose. Image taken from f. 26v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who a... More
Venus setting fire to the castle from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 141v
Miniature of Venus setting fire to the castle. Image taken from f. 141v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 ma... More
Assault on the castle from BL Harley 4425, f. 139
Detail of a miniature depicting an assault on the castle. Image taken from f. 139 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of mediev... More
Castle on fire from BL Harley 4425, f. 181
Detail of a miniature of Danger and other allegorical figures escaping from the castle in flames. Image taken from f. 181 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manu... More
Pygmalion and the statue from BL Harley 4425, f. 178v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion on his knees, asking forgiveness from the statue. Image taken from f. 178v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refe... More
Author from BL Harley 4425, f. 133
Detail of a miniature of the author writing his book. Image taken from f. 133 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval m... More
Death of Malebouche from BL Harley 4425, f. 111
Detail of a miniature showing Abstinence Contrainte (Forced Abstinence) and Faux Semblant (False Seeming) killing Malebouche (Evil Tongue), and cutting his tongue. Image taken from f. 111 of Roman de la Rose (i... More
Jean de Meun writing in his study from BL YT 21, f. 69v
Detail of a miniature of Jean de Meun writing the opening words of his poem (which begins on f. 28), in the Roman de la Rose. Image taken from f. 69v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompso... More
Pygmalion and sculpture from BL YT 21, f. 138v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion kneeling before his sculpture-turned-woman. Image taken from f. 138v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and phil... More
Venus in her chariot from BL Harley 4425, f. 138v
Detail of a miniature of Venus coming to the rescue in a chariot drawn by six white doves. Image taken from f. 138v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript... More
Nature forging a baby from BL Harley 4425, f. 140
Detail of a miniature depicting Nature forging a baby. Image taken from f. 140 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ... More
Nature from BL Harley 4425, f. 166
Miniature of Nature dispatching Gennie to the God of Love. Image taken from f. 166 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medie... More
Franchise and Dangier from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 103
Detail of a miniature of Franchise, with a spear and shield, speaking to Dangier, with a club and shield. Image taken from f. 103 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
Amour and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 24v
Detail of a miniature of Amour (Love) and the Lover. Image taken from f. 24v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ma... More
Virginius and Appius from BL Harley 4425, f. 54
Detail of a miniature of Virginius pleading before Appius. Image taken from f. 54 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of mediev... More
Tristesse from BL Harley 4425, f. 10
Detail of a miniature of an allegorical figure embodying Tristesse (Sadness). Image taken from f. 10 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a c... More
L'Ami and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 33v
Detail of a miniature depicting l'Ami (the Friend) comforting the Lover. Image taken from f. 33v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a colle... More
Detail: Coveriousness from BL YT 21, f. 4
Miniature of Coveriousness, in the Roman de la Rose. Image taken from f. 4 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assembled this... More
Franchise from BL YT 21, f. 11 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a miniature showing the Lover with the dancer, Franchise. Image taken from f. 11 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist wh... More
Bel Accueil and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 30v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover and Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome) in the garden; Danger and other allegorical figures are hiding in the bushes. Image taken from f. 30v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the ... More
Nature forging a baby from BL Harley 4425, f. 140
Detail of a miniature depicting Nature forging a baby. Image taken from f. 140 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval ... More
Genius' sermon from BL YT 21, f. 127
Detail of a miniature of a sermon being preached by Nature's priest, Genius. Image taken from f. 127 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philant... More
Oiseuse admitting the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of Oiseuse admitting the Lover (L'Amans) through the gate. Oiseuse is the gatekeeper to the garden, and her name means Idleness, Ease, or Leisure. Image taken from f. 9 of Roman de la Ro... More
Amour and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 25v
Detail of a miniature of Amour (Love) instructing the Lover. Image taken from f. 25v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of med... More
Pygmalion kneeling before the statue from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 138v
Miniature of Pygmalion kneeling before the statue. Image taken from f. 138v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,00... More
Envy from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 6v
Detail of a miniature of Envie (Envy) looking at a pair of lovers. Image taken from f. 6v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consist... More
Honte and Peor rousing Dangier from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 29
Detail of a miniature of Honte (Shame, Modesty) and Peor (Fear, Timidity) rousing Dangier (Danger). Image taken from f. 29 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known... More
Richesse from BL YT 21, f. 9v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a miniature showing the Lover with the dancer, Richesse. Image taken from f. 9v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who... More
Mirth and Gladness from BL YT 21, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of the dance of Mirth and Gladness. Image taken from f. 8v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assemble... More
Garden of Pleasure from BL Harley 4425, f. 12v
Miniature of a scene in the Garden of Pleasure with the Lover and Dame Oiseuse (Idleness) outside; text and trompe l'oeil borders of flowers and birds. Image taken from f. 12v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance... More
Garden of Pleasure from BL Harley 4425, f. 12v
Detail of a miniature of a scene in the Garden of Pleasure with the Lover and Dame Oiseuse (Idleness) outside; text and trompe l'oeil borders of flowers and birds; detail showing a lutenist and singers. Image t... More
Nature and priest from BL Harley 4425, f. 143
Detail of a miniature of Nature confessing to a priest. Image taken from f. 143 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval... More
Reason and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 32v
Detail of a miniature of Raison (Reason) advising the Lover. Image taken from f. 32v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of med... More
Image from BL Harley 4425, f. 137v
Image taken from f. 137v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the British Library in London. The... More
Avarice and Envy from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 6v
Miniature of Avarice, with a chestful of treasures and raiment hanging above; miniature of Envie (Envy) looking askance at a pair of lovers. Image taken from f. 6v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The B... More
Amors shooting the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 16
Detail of a miniature of the God of Love (Diex d'Amors) shooting the Lover (L'Amans). Image taken from f. 16 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More
Death of Dido from BL Harley 4425, f. 117v
Detail of a miniature of Dido falling on her sword and committing suicide after Aeneas' betrayal. Image taken from f. 117v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Man... More
Tristece from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of Tristece (Sorrow or Misery), tearing her hair and clothes. Image taken from f. 7 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
Deduiz from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 10v
Detail of a miniature of Deduiz and four companions dancing. Image taken from f. 10v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of ... More
Castle on fire from BL Harley 4425, f. 181
Detail of a miniature of Danger and other allegorical figures escaping from the castle in flames. Image taken from f. 181 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manu... More
Convoitise and Largesse from BL Harley 4425, f. 111
Detail of a miniature of Convoitise (Covetousness) and Largesse (Generosity) entering the castle. Image taken from f. 111 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manu... More
Pygmalion and the statue from BL Harley 4425, f. 178v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion on his knees, asking forgiveness from the statue. Image taken from f. 178v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refe... More
Vulcan, Venus and Mars from BL Harley 4425, f. 122v
Detail of a miniature of Vulcan finding his wife in bed with Mars; he ties their feet together. Image taken from f. 122v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manus... More
Jealous man and his wife from BL Harley 4425, f. 78
Detail of a miniature of a jealous man and his wife, seated. Image taken from f. 78 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medi... More
Envie from BL Harley 4425, f. 9v
Detail of a miniature of the allegorical figure of Envie (Envy). Image taken from f. 9v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of ... More
Bel Accueil and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 30v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover and Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome) in the garden; Danger and other allegorical figures are hiding in the bushes. Image taken from f. 30v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the ... More
Oyseuse from BL YT 21, f. 6v - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a miniature showing Oyseuse admitting the Lover through the gates into the Garden of Pleasure. Image taken from f. 6v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a Br... More
Vielesce from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 7v
Detail of a miniature of Vielesce (Old Age or Senility), with a crutch, crouching over a fire. Image taken from f. 7v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as t... More
Pygmalion from BL YT 21, f. 136
Detail of a miniature showing Pygmalion working on his sculpture. Image taken from f. 136 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who... More
The Lover and the rose from BL Harley 4425, f. 184v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover tending the rose. Image taken from f. 184v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval m... More
Pygmalion and the statue from BL Harley 4425, f. 177v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion and the statue. Image taken from f. 177v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval man... More
Amors shooting the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 16
Miniature of the God of Love (Diex d'Amors) shooting the Lover (L'Amans). Image taken from f. 16 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, ... More
Dream from BL YT 21, f. 3 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Detail of a miniature of the dream of the Lover. Image taken from f. 3 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assembled this rem... More
Raison and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 43v
Detail of a miniature of Raison (Reason) advising the Lover. Image taken from f. 43v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of med... More
Narcissus at the fountain from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 14v
Miniature of Narcissus at the fountain, with an instruction to illuminator reading 'Narcisus qui se / mire en la font/aine'. Image taken from f. 14v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscr... More
Raison and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 43v
Detail of a miniature of Raison (Reason) advising the Lover. Image taken from f. 43v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of med... More
Diex d'Amors taking hold of the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 17v
Miniature of Diex d'Amors (the God of Love) taking hold of the Lover (L'Amans). Image taken from f. 17v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Colle... More
The Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 7
Detail of a miniature of the Lover in bed, and then dressed and taking out a pen from its case. Image taken from f. 7 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscri... More
Priest and armies of Venus from BL Harley 4425, f. 169
Detail of a miniature of a priest preaching to the armies of Venus. Image taken from f. 169 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection... More
Lovers from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 4
Two miniatures in two compartments: 8 figures including men, women, monks and a nun, all pierced by arrows holding scrolls with verses, 'Lonc temps vivre ne pouray', 'Ay ay nus ne doit amer', 'Dame merci si for... More
Author from BL Harley 4425, f. 133
Detail of a miniature of the author writing his book. Image taken from f. 133 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval m... More
Puer, Honte and other allegories from BL Harley 4425, f. 137
Detail of a miniature of Peur, Honte and other allegories fighting. Image taken from f. 137 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection... More
Papelardie and Povrete from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 8
Miniature of Papelardie (Pope-Holiness, or Religious Hypocrisy), with an open psalm book, kneeling at an altar; miniature of Povrete (Poverty), in rags, with a nun and a friar looking at her. Image taken from f... More
Castle of Jalousie from BL Harley 4425, f. 39
Detail of a miniature of the Lover outside the Castle of Jalousie (Jealousy), where Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome) is imprisoned; Danger guards its gate. Image taken from f. 39 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of... More
Nature in a garden from BL Harley 4425, f. 161v
Detail of a miniature of Nature in a garden. Image taken from f. 161v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscrip... More
Pygmalion and the statue from BL Harley 4425, f. 177v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion and the statue. Image taken from f. 177v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval man... More
Detail: Felony and Villainy from BL YT 21, f. 4
Miniature of Felony and Villainy, in the Roman de la Rose. Image taken from f. 4 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assemble... More
Lover and God of Love from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 3v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover (L'Amans) pierced by an arrow kneeling before the God of Love (Diex d'Amour) and holding a scroll reading 'Sa mon gre e sauourousaite.' Image taken from f. 3v of Roman de la R... More
Amour and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 23v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover kneeling before Amour (Love). Image taken from f. 23v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of... More
Castle of Jalousie from BL Harley 4425, f. 39
Detail of a miniature of the Lover outside the Castle of Jalousie (Jealousy), where Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome) is imprisoned; Danger guards its gate. Image taken from f. 39 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of... More
Avarice from BL Harley 4425, f. 9
Detail of a miniature of the allegorical figure of Avarice. Image taken from f. 9 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of mediev... More
Pygmalion kneeling before the statue from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 138v
Detail of a miniature of Pygmalion kneeling before the statue. Image taken from f. 138v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists ... More
Dancing from BL Harley 4425, f. 14v
Detail of a miniature of the Carolle (round dance with music) in the garden of Sir Mirth, watched by the narrator of the Roman de la rose, dressed in blue, at the left. Image taken from f. 14v of Roman de la Ro... More
Bel Accueil and la Vieille from BL Harley 4425, f. 113
Detail of a miniature of la Vieille (the Duenna) and Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome). Image taken from f. 113 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to... More
Convoitise from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 6
Detail of a miniature of Convoitise (Covetousness or Greed) standing outside a closed gate. Image taken from f. 6 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the R... More
Champ initials from BL Harley 4425, f. 18
Text page with champ initials. Image taken from f. 18 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts held in the B... More
Bel Accueil and la Vieille from BL Harley 4425, f. 114
Detail of a miniature of Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome) looking at her reflection in a mirror while la Vieille (the Duenna) admires. Image taken from f. 114 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written ... More
Jealous man and his wife from BL Harley 4425, f. 77
Detail of a miniature of a jealous man reproaching his wife. Image taken from f. 77 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medi... More
Amour and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 42
Miniature of Amour (Love) and the Lover. Image taken from f. 42 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of medieval manuscripts hel... More
Mirth and Gladness, and God of Love from BL YT 21, f. 8v
Miniature of the dance with Mirth and Gladness; miniature of the God of Love with a youth and a damsel. Image taken from f. 8v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a Bri... More
Venus setting fire to the castle from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 141v
Detail of a miniature of Venus setting fire to the castle. Image taken from f. 141v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of o... More
Amour and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 18v
Detail of a miniature of Amour (Love), with bow and arrows, awaiting the right moment to strike the Lover. Image taken from f. 18v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Ha... More
Bel Acueil in prison from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 31v
Miniature of Bel Acueil in prison, being guarded by Vielle (old woman). Image taken from f. 31v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, c... More
The Lover and Raison from BL Harley 4425, f. 32v
Detail of a miniature of Raison (Reason) advising the Lover. Image taken from f. 32v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of med... More
Deduiz from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 10v
Miniature of Deduiz and four companions dancing. Image taken from f. 10v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, consists of over 2,000 m... More
Nature from BL Harley 4425, f. 166
Detail of a miniature in the left-hand column of Nature dispatching Gennie to the God of Love. Image taken from f. 166 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscr... More
Tristece from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 7
Miniature of Tristece (Sorrow or Misery), tearing her hair and clothes. Image taken from f. 7 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Collection, con... More
Dream from BL YT 21, f. 3 - Public domain medieval manuscript
Miniature of the dream of the Lover. Image taken from f. 3 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropist who assembled this remarkable coll... More
Faussemblant, Contrainte Atenance, and another speaking to Male Bouche...
Detail of a miniature of Faussemblant (False Seeming or Fraud), Contrainte Atenance (Abstinence, or Forced Abstinence), and another speaking to Male Bouche (literally, Foul mouth, or Scandal). Image taken from ... More
Bel Accueil and Jalousie from BL Harley 4425, f. 37v
Detail of a miniature of Jalousie (Jealousy) speaking to Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome). Image taken from f. 37v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refer... More
The Lover and la Vieille from BL Harley 4425, f. 129v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover and la Vieille (the Duenna). Image taken from f. 129v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley Manuscript" refers to a collection of... More
Detail: Flourished initials from BL YT 21, f. 135
Text page of the Roman de la Rose with initials with pen-flourishing. Image taken from f. 135 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. Henry Yates Thompson (1838-1928) was a British collector and philanthropis... More
Feloniye from BL Harley 4425, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of the allegorical figure of Feloniye (Crime), in the first column of the folio. Image taken from f. 8v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "BL Harley ... More
Nero and Seneca from BL Harley 4425, f. 59v
Detail of a miniature of Seneca sitting in a bathtub while a man is slitting his veins, obeying Nero's orders. Image taken from f. 59v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French. The "B... More
Garden of Pleasure from BL Harley 4425, f. 12v
Detail of a miniature of the Garden of Pleasure, with lords and ladies beside a fountain, some reading, some singing, one playing the lute. Image taken from f. 12v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose... More
Vilenie from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 6
Detail of a miniature of Vilenie (Villainy, Abuse, Baseness) offering the Lover (L'Amans) a potion. Image taken from f. 6 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known ... More