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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 246v, Text

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows an open, aged book with yellowed pages. The left page is visible, featuring a vertical border on the left side and a horizontal border at the top. The borders are adorned with intricate designs, including flowers, leaves, birds, and other small creatures. In the lower-left corner of the left border, a small figure wearing a blue hat and green clothing is depicted. A red deer-like creature with a long tail and a person on its back is shown at the bottom right of the page. The right side of the page contains a large block of text written in black ink, with some letters and words highlighted in red, blue, and gold. The text is written in a medieval style, with flourishes and decorations throughout. The overall appearance of the book suggests that it is a medieval manuscript, likely created in the 14th or 15th century. The level of detail and craftsmanship evident in the illustrations and typography indicates that the book was produced by a skilled artisan or scribe.

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