Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
Belgium, Liège, ca. 1280s
MS M.183 fol. 5r

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1) Month, Occupation: May -- Male falconer, mounted on horse, holds its reins in right hand and falcon on his gloved left hand.
2) Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Twins, nude, embrace.
Each in concave hexagon frame with lobes.
KL initials decorated with marginal foliate extensions.