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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 26r, Text

Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, open book with intricate illustrations and text. The book's pages are off-white and have a rough texture. The left page is partially visible, while the right page is fully shown. The right page has a large, gold-framed rectangle in the center with red text. The text is written in an old-fashioned style and appears to be in Latin. The page is decorated with a border of colorful flowers, vines, birds, and butterflies. In the top-right corner, a blue creature with a long tail and a red hat sits on a green branch, holding a book. At the bottom of the page, a blue creature with a red hat rides a pink creature, holding a branch. The creatures are surrounded by more flowers, vines, and insects. The book appears to be an illuminated manuscript, likely from the Middle Ages. The overall design and illustrations suggest a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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