Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 5r

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Month, Occupation: May -- Man and woman ride bridled and saddled horse.
Scene in landscape setting within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In upper margin, winged putto plays wind instrument (similar reversed image on verso).
In right margin, bird (similar reversed image on verso).
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.