Manuscript

Bibliothèque Nationale de France, fr. 12584
(Le Roman du Renart)

Codicology

Produced: France, 1400-1450
Current Location: Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, France
Manuscript Type: Fables
Language: French
Folios: 157
Illustrated: Yes
Media: Parchment
Script: Gothic
Dimensions: Height: 28 cm Width: 19.5 cm
Sample page - Bibliothéque Nationale de France fr. 12584
Folio 24r

Description

The Romance of Reynard the Fox in French verse. The manuscript is extensively illustrated with small (column width) full color paintings. The drawings are colorful but crudely executed.

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