Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps in Berry, ca. 1510
MS M.250 fol. 2r

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Month, Occupation: February -- In lower right corner, Man, wearing hat, stands raising hands toward fire, only tips of flames visible. Behind him is bench, beyond which sits dog wearing collar, looking towards the man.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including dianthus and viola, and inhabited by bird, fly, butterfly, and parrot (?).