Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Spain, perhaps Burgos or Segovia, 1465-1480
MS M.854 fol. 4v

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In left panel of vignette in lower margin is ram, laying on ground (Aries). In background are trees, rocks, and cross surmounting castle (?) or rocks (?).
In right panel of vignette in lower margin is man, with dagger in his belt, holding two horns to his mouth (Month, Occupation: March). In background are two trees.
Amid foliate ornament in left margin is man, standing with left knee bent, with left arm extended forward and right arm extended back.
Miniature and ornament executed in grisaille and gold tones with color accents.