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'January', early 15th century. The man sitting at the table feasting is Janus, the two-faced Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven, for whom the month is named. He is also represented in roundel at centre left. The astrological sign of Aquarius, the Water Carrier, pours water on the earth. Page for the month of January from the Bedford Hours, French manuscript c1423. From the British Library, London.