Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Angers or Nantes, ca. 1440
M.63 fol. 10r

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Month, Occupation: October -- Man sows in landscape setting in front of wattle fence.
Margins are decorated with illusionistic border of strawberries and flowers, including roses and columbines, inhabited by peacock, parrots, and doves.