Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 6v

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Month, Occupation: May -- Man, wearing chaperon with short gorget, on horseback, holding reins with right hand, falcon resting on raised left hand, sheathed sword at waist and spurs on feet.
Ornament of rinceaux in left margin and foliate ornament surrounding medallion.