Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS M.175 fol. 3v

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Month, Occupation: April -- Man, wearing hat and long tunic, extends left hand holding flowers to woman, seated on ground.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus -- Bull with background of stone wall.
Single divided miniature with Month, Occupation on left and Zodiac Sign on right.
Left margin decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.