Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 2v

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Month, Occupation: January -- Two-faced Janus, wearing hat, lifting cup with right hand to right face and food with left hand to left face, stands behind draped table on which are two plates with food, two loaves, covered cup, and container. Servant stands at left end of table holding pitcher.
Ornament of rinceaux in left margin.