Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Brittany, France, ca. 1440-1450 ; Paris, France, ca. 1500-1510
MS M.117 fol. 6v

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Month, Occupation: December -- Man, wearing hat, holds mallet in both hands above pig, with tusks. In background is building and fire (Scene, Occupational: Butchery).
Zodiac Sign: Capricornus -- Goat standing in landscape.
Side and bottom margins with foliate ornament.