Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 5r, Calendar Page for May

The image shows a calendar page for May from a book of hours. The page is divided into two sections by a vertical line. The left section contains 20 lines of text in gold, blue and red ink, with some letters larger than others. The text is arranged in columns, with the top line reading "May" in large gold letters. A small rectangular box with a blue, red and gold design is at the top left of the text. A similar, smaller box is at the left of the eighth line. The right section features a colorful floral design with blue, green, yellow, and red elements on a white background. The design includes leaves, flowers, and swirling patterns. The page has a beige background with some darker spots and lines. The left edge of the page has a thin border with green leaves and blue flowers. The overall design is intricate and ornate, suggesting it was created by a skilled artist.

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Dimensions: 589 × 893 px
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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 5r, Calendar Page for May

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