Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 147v. Text

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

The image shows a medieval manuscript page with elaborate illuminated text and illustrations. The page is yellowed and aged, with visible signs of wear along the edges. The text on this page is written in a language that looks like Latin and takes up most of the page on the right side. The text is black, with some portions highlighted in gold and blue. The text is organized into columns with a large decorative initial. The left and bottom margins of the page feature intricate blue and gold vines with leaves and small hanging objects resembling jester's caps or party favors. The vines are adorned with colorful stars. Two whimsical illustrations are present on the page. One illustration on the bottom right depicts a donkey with a blue cloak sitting at a wooden table. The other illustration on the left shows a person dressed in red and blue clothes riding a red creature that has a frog-like body and a long neck. The creature appears to be a hybrid animal, possibly a dragon or a fantastical creature. The background behind the page appears black.

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Dimensions: 564 × 900 px
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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 147v. Text

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