Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, probably Paris, ca. 1270s
MS M.101 fol. 2r

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Medallion, in square:
1) Month, Occupation: January -- Man with right hand raises food to mouth, holds spoon or ladle in left hand, and sits behind draped table with loaf, beside male servant bringing vessel (banquet scene).
Medallion:
2) Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Man, partly draped, sits on ground, pouring liquid from vase to ground.
Initials KL decorated with foliage.