Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.189 fol. 3r

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Month, Occupation: May -- Man, wearing hat, astride bridled horse, right hand raised holding falcon.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Nude woman and man confronted behind shield and before cloth of honor.
Right margin decorated with rectangle of floreate ornament.