Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Netherlands, Utrecht, second half of 13th century
MS M.113 fol. 3r

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Two lobed medallions enclosing:
1) Month, Occupation: May -- Man kneels on ground, pointing with right hand to hawk (in margins beyond medallion) and raising gloved left hand.
2) Zodiac Sign: Aries -- Man and woman, within half-oval form, grasping hands.
In lower margin, two intertwined dragons.