Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 9v

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Zodiac Sign: Libra -- Woman, veiled, holds scales in right hand.
Figure against patterned background within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In left margin, hybrid man, with tail of dragon, plays bagpipe.
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.