Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1480
MS M.6 fol. 3r

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Month, Occupation: February -- Man, wearing hat, holding bowl in right hand, sits behind draped round table upon which are plates, pitcher, and cup. Before table is dog, seated with forelegs raised (begging). In background is carved wall, possibly fireplace, surmounted by statue of angel, with brick wall and windows above.