Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 8r

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Month, Occupation: July -- Man, wearing hose with hole in left knee, drinking from canteen, sits with his back against tree. To right, man mows with scythe. In background is river and row of trees.
Zodiac Sign: Leo -- In blue cloud at upper left is lion.
Initials KL with floreate ornament.
In lower margin are looped, knotted cords connected to gold frame around miniature and text.