Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Ghent, 1270-1280
MS M.72 fol. 1r

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Month, Occupation: January -- Two-faced Janus, wearing a hat, drinks from vessel in right hand and raises fish in left hand to mouth. He stands behind table on which are loaves, crab, raised bowl with fish, knife, and pitcher.
Figure within architectural frame composed of gabled trefoil arch and two turrets.