Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS M.151 fol. 4r

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Two vignettes in upper margin:
1) Month, Occupation: April -- Man, wearing hat, holding flowers in right hand, with left hand offers flowers to seated woman.
2) Zodiac Sign: Taurus -- Standing bull.
Margin with foliate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird.