Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 5r

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Two vignettes in lower margin:
1) Month, Occupation: May -- Falconer, wearing hat, seated astride horse, holds falcon on extended left arm.
2) Zodiac Sign: Gemini -- Two nude men embrace (?).