Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Provence, ca. 1440-1450
MS M.358 fol. 12v

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Zodiac Sign: Capricornus -- Unicorn against patterned background within decorated medallion in lower margin (bas-de-page).
In upper margin, naked man, wearing hat and scarf, falls before pig wearing cloak.
In left margin, butterfly or moth (similar reversed image on recto).
All figures set within foliate border with flowers and acanthus leaves, surrounding calendar.