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France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 4r

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Two vignettes in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: April -- Woman, wearing headdress, holding wreath in both hands, sits on grass-covered bench. Before her stands man, wearing hat, holding flower in extended right hand.
2) Zodiac Sign: Taurus -- Bull standing in landscape.
Right margin with floreate and vinescroll ornament arranged in geometric patterns.



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