Square carved ivory plaque. The corners are adorned with leaves. At the center, a scene depicting a man and a woman within a circular medallion.
Mirror case, a couple of lovers, OA 115 © GrandPalaisRmn / Franck Raux

Mirror case

A couple of lovers

Description

Not on display

Circa 1410-1415

Late Middle Ages

The companion piece to this mirror case, held in Baltimore (USA), features the first part ("prenes") of the text that can be seen here on the banner ("en gre"): the two characters depicted make declarations of their love to each other, which they implore each other to accept graciously.

Both are dressed in the attire of the early 15th century. 

The man wears a houppelande with wide sleeves gathered at the cuffs, while the lady’s sleeves, trimmed with fur, hang down to the ground. The "roll" hairstyle of one is echoed by the hood draping over the shoulder of the other.
 
 

From one artwork to another

Lead object: boat with an inscription on the sail carrying a Virgin and Child. Front view.
Pilgrimage badge, Notre-Dame, Cl. 4697 © GrandPalaisRmn / Michel Urtado

Pilgrimage badges

13th century - 14th century - 15th century