Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 226v, Text

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

The image depicts an illuminated manuscript page. The page has a beige background with rough, uneven edges. The majority of the page contains black text written in an old-fashioned style, possibly Latin, with some red accents. The text is arranged in a large, vertical rectangle with a decorative border. The border features a tree-like design with a brown trunk and branches adorned with colorful flowers, leaves, and birds. Two creatures, one green and one blue, are positioned on either side of the border. The green creature, resembling a dragon or lizard, wears a red hat and holds a blue and gold object. The blue creature, resembling a horse or dragon, has a rider wearing a red tunic. The page appears to be yellowed and aged, with some darker spots and discoloration visible. The right edge of the page is partially obscured by another page. The overall design and style suggest a medieval or Renaissance-era manuscript.

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Dimensions: 553 × 900 px
Museum Record: View original

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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 226v, Text

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