Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 259v, Text

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

The image shows an open, yellowed book page with intricate designs and text. The page is turned to reveal the right-hand side, with the left edge of the page visible on the right side of the image. The page features a large, decorative letter "B" at the top, surrounded by colorful illustrations of leaves, flowers, birds, and other foliage. A pink deer or rabbit-like creature wearing a green hat is on the left side, and a green bird perched on a blue and green object is on the bottom right. The text is written in black, red, and blue ink, with some letters and words highlighted in gold. The text is arranged in paragraphs, with some sections in a larger font size than others. The background of the image is a plain gray color, suggesting that the book is being displayed against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image appears to be a scan or photograph of an illuminated manuscript, showcasing the beautiful calligraphy and artwork characteristic of medieval bookmaking.

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Dimensions: 548 × 900 px
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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 259v, Text

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