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The Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. By Guillaume de Lo
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The Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. By Guillaume de Lo
Guillaume de Lorris (1200-1240). French scholar and poet from Lorris. Author of the first section of the Roman de la Rose. Miniature. Folio 2. Library of the University of Valencia. Spain
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1200 1240 13th Amor Courtly Folio Guillaume Scholar Section University Valencia
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This exquisite miniature, taken from Folio 2 of The Roman de la Rose, is a testament to the artistic and literary brilliance of the 13th century in Europe. The work is an illustrated manuscript written in Old French, with Guillaume de Lorris, a French scholar and poet from Lorris, penning the first section. The Roman de la Rose is considered a seminal work in the development of the courtly love tradition in European literature. In this image, we see a richly decorated bedchamber, where the personification of Love, Amor, sits at the head of the bed. Surrounded by a bevy of beautiful women, Amor holds a rose in one hand and a mirror in the other, reflecting the beauty of the woman he desires. The scene is filled with intricate details, from the ornate bedspread to the delicate flowers adorning the walls. This miniature is now housed in the Library of the University of Valencia in Spain, a testament to the international reach of medieval literature and art. The Roman de la Rose is a masterpiece of the Middle Ages, and this image offers a glimpse into the world of courtly love and desire that captivated Europe during this period.
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