Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 8r

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Month, Occupation: August -- Two men, one wearing cap, raise flails in both hands to thresh grain spread on floor before them. Behind them is sack of grain. Background with gold scroll decoration. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.