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

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The image shows a book with an illuminated manuscript page. The page is cream-colored parchment with black text in the center. The text is written in a medieval style with flourishes. The text is surrounded by a border of blue vines with red, yellow, and green flowers and leaves. There are two columns of illustrations on either side of the text; the left column features a man sitting on a red stool wearing green and blue, with one leg crossed over the other and one arm bent at the elbow, holding a branch with leaves and a bird. The right column features a red dragon-like creature with a long tail and a blue and pink creature on its back. The creatures and the man are surrounded by small flags and birds. The background of the image is black. The overall design is intricate and ornate.

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

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