Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1515
MS M.276 fol. 2v

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Two vignettes framed by columns in upper margin:
1) Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Man and woman embrace, amid stars.
2) Zodiac Sign: Cancer -- Lobster amid clouds and stars.
Two vignettes framed by columns in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: May -- Man, wearing hat, with falcon perched on his gloved left hand.
2) Month, Occupation: June -- Man, wearing hat, holding scythe over right shoulder.