Marginalia from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 5
Detail of marginalia from the lower border, including a grotesque with a bow, hounds, dragons, and a monkey. Image taken from f. 5 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Jealous husband from BL Harley 4425, f. 85
Detail of a miniature of a jealous husband beating his wife until her hair and clothes fly about, while spectators watch from the doorway. Image taken from f. 85 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose).... More
Bel Accueil and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 36
Detail of a miniature of Bel Accueil (Fair Welcome) leading the Lover to the rose. Image taken from f. 36 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Bel Acueil in prison from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 31v
Detail of a 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.
Deucalion and Pyrrah from BL Harley 4425, f. 153
Detail of a miniature of Deucalion and Pyrrah repopulating the world after the Flood (humans spring forth from the stones that they cast behind them). Image taken from f. 153 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance ... 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.
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.
Dancing from BL Harley 4425, f. 14v
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 Rose (index Ro... 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.
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
Amour and the Lover from BL Harley 4425, f. 42
Detail of a 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.
Lovers from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 4
Detail of a miniature of 4 figures including men, a monk, and a cleric, all pierced by arrows holding scrolls with verses. Image taken from f. 4 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
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.
Felony and Villainy, Coveriousness and Avarice from BL YT 21, f. 4
Three miniatures of Felony and Villainy, Coveriousness and Avarice, in the Roman de la Rose. Image taken from f. 4 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Papelardie from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 8
Detail of a miniature of Papelardie (Pope-Holiness, or Religious Hypocrisy), with an open psalm book, kneeling at an altar. Image taken from f. 8 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dream of the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 5
Miniature of the Lover (L'Amans) in bed, with a man holding a club (Dangier?) and the bush of rose, with a full border containing animals and hybrids and a foliate initial 'M'(aintes), at the beginning of the t... 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Franchise and Dangier from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 103
Miniature of Franchise and Dangier with an instruction to an illuminator reading, 'Franchise qui parle a danger'. Image taken from f. 103 of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Hayne looking askance at the Dreamer from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 5v
Detail of a miniature of Hayne (Hatred) looking askance at the Dreamer. Image taken from f. 5v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Peur from BL Harley 4425, f. 136v
Detail of a miniature of Peur fighting while Honte looks on. Image taken from f. 136v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Vilenie from BL Harley 4425, f. 8v
Detail of a miniature of the allegorical figure of Vilenie (Villainy), in the second column of the folio. Image taken from f. 8v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Hayne looking askance at the Dreamer from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 5v
Miniature of Hayne (Hatred) looking askance at the Dreamer. Image taken from f. 5v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Jason and the Golden Fleece from BL Harley 4425, f. 86
Detail of a miniature of Jason and the Golden fleece, with his ship and spectators in the foreground. Image taken from f. 86 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Faussemblant, Contrainte Atenance, and another speaking to Male Bouche...
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 f. 83 of Rom... More
Honte and Peor rousing Dangier from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 29
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.
Lover and God of Love from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 3v
Two miniatures in two compartments: the Lover (L'Amans), being pierced by an arrow, kneeling before the God of Love (Diex d'Amour) and holding a scroll reading 'Sa mon gre e sauourousaite', and 4 figures includ... 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.
Lover talking to Amis from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 51v
Detail of a miniature of the Lover (L'Amans) talking to Amis (Friend). Image taken from f. 51v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Detail: 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.
Diex d'Amors taking hold of the Lover from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 17v
Detail of a 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.
Lover talking to Amis from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 51v
Miniature of the Lover (L'Amans) talking to Amis (Friend). Image taken from f. 51v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Commune from BL Harley 4425, f. 76v
Detail of a miniature of the people of ancient times living together in a sylvan commune. Image taken from f. 76v of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Zeuxis and nude models from BL Harley 4425, f. 142
Miniature of the painter Zeuxis painting nude models from nature. Image taken from f. 142 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Zeuxis and nude models from BL Harley 4425, f. 142
Detail of a miniature of the painter Zeuxis painting nude models from nature. Image taken from f. 142 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
Narcissus at the fountain from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 14v
Detail of a miniature of Narcissus at the fountain. Image taken from f. 14v of Roman de la Rose. Written in French.
Text page from BL Harley 4425, f. 16
Text page. Image taken from f. 16 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
The Lover and Danger from BL Harley 4425, f. 34
Detail of a miniature of the Lover saluting Danger. Image taken from f. 34 of Roman de la Rose (index Romance of the Rose). Written in French.
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.
Vilenie and Convoitise from BL Royal 19 B XIII, f. 6
Miniature of Vilenie (Villainy, Abuse, Baseness) offering the Lover (L'Amans) a potion; miniature of Convoitise (Covetousness or Greed) standing outside a closed gate. Image taken from f. 6 of Roman de la Rose.... 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in French.
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.
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.