Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1480
MS M.136 fol. 1r

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Month, Occupation: January -- On bench before fire in fireplace with andirons sits man, wearing hood and hat, at draped table upon which are plates. A servant stands opposite holding plate. Scene in room with stone walls, leaded-glass window, and tile floor.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament.