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Click to view high resolution image Title: Heloise and Abelard Creator: Description: Heloise, dressed in the black clothing of a Benedictine nun, is engaged in debate with Abelard, who wears the clothing of a scholar. The animated speech gestures suggest a lively conversation. Interestingly, this image departs from the text it accompanies; the illumination is from a copy of Le Roman de la Rose, a work that portrayed Abelard and Heloise as foolish lovers rather than intellectuals. Source: WikiMedia Commons Rights: Public doman Subject (See Also): Abelard, Peter, Philosopher Heloise, Abbess of Le Paraclet Jean de Meun, Poet- Roman de la Rose- Illuminations of Love Geographic Area: France Century: 14 Date: circa 1370 Related Work: Le Roman de la Rose Current Location: Chantilly, Musée Condé, ms fr. 482/665, fol. 160v Original Location: Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Manuscript illuminations Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Vellum (parchment) Donor: Height/Width/Length(cm): // Inscription: Related Resources:

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