Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 9r

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Two vignettes in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: September -- Man, wearing cap, carries grapes in basket on his back toward vat, in which man stomps grapes. Three barrels against wall.
2) Zodiac Sign: Libra -- Balance scales held by hand in sky above landscape.
Right margin with floreate and vinescroll ornament arranged in geometric patterns.