Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 101r, Text

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

The image shows an open book with yellowed pages. The left page is mostly out of view. The right page displays a medieval-style illustration and handwritten text. The right page has a large text block on the left side with black handwriting in an old language, likely Latin. The text is organized into sections separated by colorful borders. The right side of the page features a whimsical border with a blue vine adorned with colorful flowers, bells, and birds. Two grotesque figures, resembling demons or hybrids, are depicted among the vines. One figure, near the bottom, has a red body, blue arms, a pink and blue outfit, a white face with a red mouth, a blue hat with a yellow trim, and a red tail. The other figure, near the middle, has a green hat, a red tunic, and blue pants. The background of the image is black, suggesting that the book is being displayed against a dark surface.

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Dimensions: 569 × 900 px
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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 101r, Text

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