Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 8r, Calendar Page for August

Master of the Geneva Latini

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a medieval manuscript page with illuminated text and decorations. The page is divided into two sections: the left side contains written text in gold, blue, and black ink, while the right side features a floral design in blue, gold, green, and red. The text is written in an old-fashioned calligraphic style, with some letters and words highlighted in gold or blue ink. The floral design on the right side of the page includes leaves, flowers, and vines. The background of the page is off-white, with some visible signs of aging, such as yellowing and slight discoloration. There is a border on the left side of the page with a green stem and pink flowers. The top of the page has a decorative element in blue and gold. The overall design and style of the page suggest that it is from a Book of Hours, a type of medieval manuscript that contains prayers and devotional texts. The text appears to be in Latin and includes the name of the month "August". The page appears to be from a liturgical calendar. The style of the artwork is characteristic of 15th-century illuminated manuscripts.