Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 179r

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In right margin, male figure, nude, rides large fantastic bird.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), man holds pruning hook in raised right hand and foliate extensions in left hand.
Marginal figures set within foliate border decorated with flowers and acanthus leaves.