Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.510 fol. 11r

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Month, Occupation: December -- Half-figure of man, wearing hat, raises left hand and holds in right hand paddle in oven, on which are three loaves (baking).
Zodiac Sign: Capricornus --
Margins are decorated with floreate border, inhabited by bird.