Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 12r

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Month, Occupation: December -- Man, with head covered with gathered cloth, wearing towel (apron) at his waist, holding knife in his teeth, holds down struggling pig. Beside them is jar. Diapered background. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.