Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
France, ca. 1511
MS M. 8 fol. 5r

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Month, Occupation: May -- Man wearing hat is astride bridled horse, holding reins with right hand, wearing glove on left hand, hawk on left wrist. He looks back over left shoulder toward woman, veiled, riding sideways, behind him. Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Nude couple embracing in bush. All in camaieu architectural frame of two decorated columns supporting lintel.