The Roman de la Rose of François I

Reason Speaking to Lover, f. 45v


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The painting depicts Lady RAISON (reason) in a majestic pose, speaking to AMANT (the lover), who appears to be listening attentively. She wears a dark blue dress with an elegant train, while AMANT is relaxed with his arms crossed. RAISON describes the manic-depressive state of those who serve the God of Love, but the painter does not visually represent it. In her speech, RAISON also mentions friendship as another form of love.

 

And instantly removed,
Nor been bound to him through love.
Claim you to know him?
RAISON
Yes, lady.
AMANT
How? In your soul?
RAISON 
No, because he 
Instructed me: You should delight

 

In serving such a master aright,
A lord who is of such renown.
AMANT
Know you more?
RAISON
No, for I found
That, after he had commanded me,
Swift as an eagle, he did flee,
While I remained in peril here.
AMANT


Raison s'adresse à l'amant, f. 45v

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Reason Speaking to Lover, f. 45v

The painting depicts Lady RAISON (reason) in a majestic pose, speaking to AMANT (the lover), who appears to be listening attentively. She wears a dark blue dress with an elegant train, while AMANT is relaxed with his arms crossed. RAISON describes the manic-depressive state of those who serve the God of Love, but the painter does not visually represent it. In her speech, RAISON also mentions friendship as another form of love.

 

And instantly removed,
Nor been bound to him through love.
Claim you to know him?
RAISON
Yes, lady.
AMANT
How? In your soul?
RAISON 
No, because he 
Instructed me: You should delight

 

In serving such a master aright,
A lord who is of such renown.
AMANT
Know you more?
RAISON
No, for I found
That, after he had commanded me,
Swift as an eagle, he did flee,
While I remained in peril here.
AMANT


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