Medieval Manuscript Images, Pierpont Morgan Library, Psalter (MS M.283). MS M.283 fol. 1v

Medieval Images Home Search image descriptions Search by subject heading Browse by category		Corsair record for page Corsair record for manuscript Printable version with description
	MS M.283 fol. 1v Psalter (MS M.283). Paris, France, between 1228-1247.	Next page »

List View of this ms

( 1 out of 32 imaged pages.) Jump to folio

Light Box View of this ms

3 images for this page
1. Whole Page 2. Month, Occupation: January 3. Zodiac sign: Aquarius

1. Whole Page

2. Month, Occupation: January ↑ Top

3. Zodiac sign: Aquarius ↑ Top

Description of MS M.283 fol. 1v
Medallion 1:
Month, Occupation: January -- Two-faced Janus, wearing cap, sits behind table surmounted by loaves and platter containing pig's head. He holds drinking cup in right hand and another object, possibly beaker, in left hand. Two pitchers are at ends of table.
Medallion 2:
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius -- Seated figure, partially nude, pours water from vessel.

Information on rights and reproductions