Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 181v

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In lower margin (bas-de-page), figure, possibly nude, or possibly putto, holding object in left hand, rides snail. Figure, possibly female, possibly nude, emerges from flower.
Unpainted marginal figures set within unpainted foliate border decorated with gold.