Alternative Title
Enluminer le règne de François Ier : l’autorité, le patronage, et l’humanisme au XVIe siècle dans le Roman de la Rose
Abstract
The Morgan Library’s MS 948, an exquisitely illuminated manuscript of the Roman de la Rose, symbolizes through its illuminations the rich culture of patronage, collections, and artistry during the reign of Francis I. By sequentially studying the opening four pages of the manuscript, which boasts an incredible Coat of Arms, presentation scene, signed letter, and author portrait, viewers gain insight into the historical and religious contexts of sixteenth-century France as well as models of identity within the book arts. Furthermore, they reveal claims about authorship and the influences of humanism that distinguish this work as a masterpiece of sixteenth-century art.
Advisor
Morrow, Kara
Second Advisor
Burch, Laura
Department
Art and Art History; French and Francophone Studies
Recommended Citation
Martino, Kyra, "Illuminating the Reign of Francis I: 16th Century Authority, Patronage, and Humanism in the Roman de la Rose" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11495.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11495
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities
Keywords
Renaissance, Sixteenth century, Francis I, illuminated manuscript
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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