Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1510-1520
MS M.85 fol. 12r

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Month, Occupation: December -- Woman, wearing kerchief, holds pan on ground below neck of pig being slaughtered with knife by man, wearing hat. Scene before buildings in landscape.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn -- Enclosed in blue cloud at right is goat.