Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, 1525-1530
MS M.1175. Fol. 004r

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Margin, lower:
Month, Occupation: January -- Among three men, wearing hats, two gather faggots, beside cart laden with the bundles, the third man, with left hand on cane, departing to right; in background silhouettes of other figures and fence in snowy landscape.
Margin, right:
1) Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Within medallion, nude figure pouring water from jugs; aginst gold background.