Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.510 fol. 5r

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Month, Occupation: June -- Half-figure of man, wearing hat, holds scythe in left hand. Scene in landscape setting.
Zodiac Sign: Cancer -- Crab is in landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including roses, inhabited by fantastic animal.
Initials K and L are decorated with thistles.