Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 22v

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In upper margin, hybrid with dragon-like head and neck. Second hybrid composed of grotesque human face, pointed ears, and dragon neck. (Similar reversed images on recto.)
In left margin, soldier, wearing armor, both hands holding lance, rides hybrid animal (similar reversed image on recto).
In lower margin (bas-de-page), man, looking out to viewer, makes face by pulling on mouth with both hands. Hand holds flower. (Similar reversed images on recto.)
Marginal figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves.