Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 2r

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Two vignettes in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: February -- Man, carrying logs on his shoulders, approaches another man, wearing hat, seated on bench, with left shoe removed, warming his hands and left foot before fire in fireplace, with andirons and bellows.
2) Zodiac Sign: Pisces -- Two fish, facing opposite directions, in river in landscape.