Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Loire, ca. 1475
MS G.1 I fol. 5r

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Month, Occupation: May -- Woman wearing hennin, her left arm held by right hand of man wearing hat, holding falcon on gloved left hand.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Two nude men (?) arms extended to each other, next to tree in grassy garden enclosed by fence.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including rose.