Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1520
MS M.632 fol. 8r

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Month, Occupation: August -- At edge of field of grain stand two men, one wearing cap, holding scythe with right hand, indicating grain with left, and the other, wearing hat and cap, carrying scythe with right hand over right shoulder, holding circular flask by strap in left hand, followed by dog wearing collar. Trees and hills in background.
Miniature of grisaille and gold with painted accents, framed in black and gold with text.