Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.510 fol. 1r

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Month, Occupation: February -- Man, wearing hood, raises hands before fire (warming by fire). Scene in room with fireplace.
Zodiac Sign: Pisces -- Three fish swim in water. In background is landscape with buildings.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, inhabited by fantastic animal, winged.
Initials K and L are decorated with daisy and thistle.