Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 11v

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Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius -- Centaur holds bow and arrow.
Figure against patterned background within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In upper margin, ape cradles infant in swaddling clothes (similar reversed image on recto).
In left margin, hybrid man with wings, body of quadruped, and foliate tail.
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.