Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, ca. 1490
MS S.7 fol. 12v

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Month, Occupation: December -- Man, wearing hat, raises axe above dismembered pig, laying on table, held by man, wearing hat. Woman, wearing kerchief, standing beside tub of water, holds broom in right hand. Basket of meat joints on ground beside table. In background are two men, including one with crutch; and buildings, including one with sign hanging above door.