Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 4v

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Month, Occupation: August -- Man, wearing cap, sows seed from fold of garment, held in left hand, in field with row of trees. In background is landscape with river, inhabited by figures in boats, and hills. One hill is surmounted by building.
Zodiac Sign: Virgo -- Female figure, standing, holds palm in right hand and fold of garment in left hand.