Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 297v, St. Catherine

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The image shows an open book with a medieval-style illustration on the left page. The page is yellowed and features a colorful illustration of a woman in a red and green dress, surrounded by a gold halo, holding a sword and a wheel. She is enclosed in a square frame with a pink and blue border. The frame is positioned below a column of black and red text, which is written in a language that appears to be Latin. The text is surrounded by decorative borders and illuminated letters. The page is decorated with intricate designs, including vines, flowers, birds, and animals. A green dragon-like creature is on the left side of the page, while a pink creature resembling a dog or lion is at the bottom. The background of the page is filled with small circles and other ornaments. The book's pages are yellowed and worn, with visible signs of aging. The overall design and style of the illustration suggest that it is a medieval manuscript, possibly from the 15th century.

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Dimensions: 607 × 900 px
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Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 297v, St. Catherine

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