Calendar page from a Book of Hours (France, 15th century)

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15th Century

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Calendar page from a Book of Hours for the month of October: St. Remigius (“Remy”, 10/1); St. Leger/Leodegarius ("Legier", 10/2); St. Francis (“Francois”, 10/4); St. Foy (10/6); St. Denis, patron of France (in red, 10/9); St. Nicasius, bishop of Rouen (“Nicaise,” 10/11); the Archangel Michael ("Michiel", actually the dedication of the monastery of Mont-St-Michel, Normandy, 10/16); St. Luke the Evangelist (10/18); St. Vitus ("Vist", 10/19); St. Mellon, bishop of Rouen (10/22); St. Rommain, archbishop of Rouen (in red, 10/23); the apostles Simon and Jude (10/28); the Octave of St. Rommain (10/30); and the feast of St. Quentin (10/31), with the vigil of All Saints (11/1). The inclusion of Sts. Nicasius, Mellon, and Rommain (whose name is given in red and whose octave is also included) points to a probable origin in Rouen or the surrounding region.

Single folio ruled in pale red ink and written in a single column of 16 lines in black and red inks, with generous margins (especially a large bottom margin). One initial "KL" (Kalends) at the top of the recto page decorated in blue, gold, and red. Rectangular border in outer margin of recto filled with blue and yellow acanthus leaves and blue (lily?) and red (thistle?) flower sprigs.

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