Roman de la Rose. Medieval French poem. It was started by Guillaume de Lorris, c. 1230 but continued only some 40 years later by Jean de Meun. Miniature of the 14th century depicting Guillaume visiting the Garden and falling in love with the Rose, which symbolizes the beloved woman. Library of the University of Valencia, Spain.
Roman de la Rose. Medieval French poem. It was started by Guillaume de Lorris, c. 1230 but continued only some 40 years later by Jean de Meun. Miniature of the 14th century depicting Guillaume visiting the Garden and falling in love with the Rose, which symbolizes the beloved woman. Library of the University of Valencia, Spain.