Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 1r

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Two vignettes in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: January -- Man, wearing hat, seated in chair, extends both hands and left foot toward fire in fireplace.
2) Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Nude (?) man holds upturned vessel in both hands.