Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 10v

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Zodiac Sign: Scorpio -- Scorpion against patterned background within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In upper margin, butterly or moth (similar reversed image on recto).
In left margin, hybrid woman, with lower body of dog, waves sword and shield (similar reversed image on recto).
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.