Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1440-1449
MS M.202 fol. 8r

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Month, Occupation: August -- Man, holding flail in both hands, stands above grain on floor. Beside him stands man, wearing hat, holding winnower with grain in both hands. Beside him is sack of grain. Brick wall in background.
Side margins with ivy-rinceaux and floreate ornament.