Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 5v

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Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Nude man and nude woman extend arms to embrace.
Figures in landscape setting within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In upper margin, winged putto plays wind instrument (similar reversed image on recto).
In right margin, bird (similar reversed image on recto).
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.