Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 12r

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Month, Occupation: November -- Swineherd, wearing hat, with pouch at waist and holding staff, leans against tree beside herd of pigs, some foraging on ground.
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius -- In blue cloud at upper left is centaur aiming bow and arrow.
Initials KL with floreate ornament.
In lower margin are looped cords connected to gold frame around miniature and text.