Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Brittany, France, ca. 1440-1450 ; Paris, France, ca. 1500-1510
MS M.117 fol. 3r

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Month, Occupation: May -- Young man, wearing hat, holds scepter (?) in right hand and falcon on gloved left hand.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Nude man and woman, embracing, stand behind hedge amid foliage.
Margins with foliate ornament, including strawberries.