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Album of calendar miniatures
France, Tours, ca. 1520
MS M.1171. Fol. 001r

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January: Feasting by the fire. Zodiac Sign: Aquarius.

Month, Occupation: January -- Woman, wearing draped headdress, gesturing beside man, wearing hat and fur-lined garment, both seated on bench before draped table spread with platter of food, two cups and two round loaves (feasting).
Scene in panelled room with andiron in blazing fireplace at right.Illustration of January.



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