Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.431 fol. 1r

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Month, Occupation: January -- Man, wearing hat, holding bowl (?) in right hand, his back to hooded fireplace, is behind draped table on which is loaf, cup and knife (?). Man plate with food approaches table.
Scene in room with window and tile floor.
Right margin decorated with floreate ornament.