In Paris, soon after we left Ethiopia,
a few weeks before my birthday
Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1425-1430
MS M.453 fol. 12r
Month, December -- Zodiac Sign: Capricornus: Hybrid animal with foreparts of goat.
Margins decorated with border of foliate ornament inhabited by pig standing next to man, wearing hat, raising axe with both hands behind head (Month, Occupation: December).
Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1425-1430
MS M.453 fol. 12r
Month, December -- Zodiac Sign: Capricornus: Hybrid animal with foreparts of goat.
Margins decorated with border of foliate ornament inhabited by pig standing next to man, wearing hat, raising axe with both hands behind head (Month, Occupation: December).