Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 4v

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Month, Occupation: August -- Man, wearing hat, holds scythe (reaping).
Zodiac Sign: Virgo -- Woman, holding wreath in her lap with both hands, sits on ground in front of fence, behind which are trees.
Margin is decorated with floreate border, including daisies, strawberries, and grapevines, inhabited by moth and by fantastic animal.