Gottfried von Neifen

[3] Gottfried's poetry falls squarely within the conventions of courtly love.

His language is somewhat more sensual than typical, with references to sparkling eyes (spilnde ougen) and red lips (rôter munt).

[5] His verbal artistry combined with an emphasis on form over social or ethical considerations has been labelled "mannerist".

[3] The manuscript attributions to Gottfried of a few obscene songs about peasants and craftsmen are doubted by some modern scholars.

[1] Under the name Götfrit von Nifen, he is represented in the 14th-century Codex Manesse by 51 love songs (Minnelieder) totaling 190 stanzas.

Schouwet ûf den anger: winter wert niht langer; kleine vogel twanger.

diu heide ist worden swanger: si birt uns rôsen rôt.