Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.510 fol. 7r

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Month, Occupation: August -- Half-figure of man, wearing hat, mows grain. Scene in landscape setting.
Zodiac Sign: Virgo -- Half-figure of woman holds flower in right hand and palm in left hand. Scene in landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, inhabited by fantastic animal, winged.