Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.174 fol. 1r

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Month, Occupation: January -- Man wearing headgear, holding bowl with left hand, is seated at draped trestle table on which are plate, food and cup. He is flanked by two servants each holding plate containing food.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament inhabited by fantastic animal and dragon.