Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Loire, ca. 1475
MS G.1 I fol. 12r

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Month, Occupation: December -- Man wearing hat, with apron at waist, raising left hand to eyes, holding with right hand, wood to fire, next to which is pig on ground. Wall and building in background.
Zodiac Sign: Capricornus -- Fantastic goat with shell as hindquarters.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including thistle.