Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
England, probably Oxford, ca. 1325-1330
MS M.700 fol. 8r

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Medallion 1:
Month, Occupation: July -- Man cuts grass with scythe. Gold background.
Medallion 2:
Zodiac Sign: Virgo -- Veiled maiden holds fleur-de-lis branch in right hand. Background decorated with foliate ornament.
Medallions at ends of horizontal foliate bars in top and bottom margins of Calendar.