Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Spain, perhaps Burgos or Segovia, 1465-1480
MS M.854 fol. 10v

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In left panel of vignette in lower margin are balance scales (Libra).
In right panel of vignette in lower margin is man, wearing hood and hat, bending to cut vine with pruning hook in right hand. On ground before him is basket with grapes (?) (Month, Occupation: September).
Left margin decorated with foliate ornament.
Miniature and ornament executed in grisaille and gold tones with color accents.