Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 2r

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Month, Occupation: February -- Man, wearing hat and hooded mantle, with right hand and right foot raised, sits on bench before fire, possibly in fireplace. Scene in room with three arched leaded-glass windows and cloth wall-hanging inscribed with stars. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.