January Calendar

I recently discovered the wonderful calendar designs by Theo van Hoytema and will be featuring them occasionally. This is from Wikipedia which says:

Theodorus van Hoytema, or Hoijtema (18 December 1863, The Hague - 28 August 1917, The Hague) was a Dutch lithographer, illustrator and graphic designer, known for his book covers and calendars; especially those depicting birds.

January

January, Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry

The month of giving New Years' gifts (a custom which seems to have died out now). Jean de Berry himself can be seen on the right, wearing the brilliant blue robe.

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