Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Spain, perhaps Burgos or Segovia, 1465-1480
MS M.854 fol. 7v

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In left panel of vignette in lower margin is lobster (?) (Cancer). In background are rocks and trees.
In right panel of vignette in lower margin is man, wearing hat, cutting grain held in left hand with sickle held in right hand, standing in field (Month, Occupation: June). In background is stream, trees, and castle.
Left margin decorated with foliate ornament.
Miniature and ornament executed in grisaille and gold tones with color accents.