Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps in Paris or northeastern France, ca. 1465
MS M.1003 fol. 4r

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Month, Occupation: April -- Man, wearing hat, holding small tree or branch over right shoulder, with left hand on sword at waist. In background, trees, castle or city walls.
Zodiac Sign: Taurus -- Bull.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament including periwinkle.