Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 11r

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Two vignettes in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: November -- Man, wearing hat, strikes tree with rod held in both hands. Acorns fall to pig at base of the tree.
2) Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius -- Centaur, wearing hat and shirt, aims bow and arrow.