Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 88r, Flight into Egypt (Vespers)

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An open book with a colorful illustration depicts a scene from the Flight into Egypt. The illustration is bordered by a decorative frame. The scene shows the Virgin Mary wearing a blue dress and a halo, sitting on a donkey, holding the Christ child. An angel wearing pink robes is on the right. The background includes a mountainous landscape with trees, castles, and a blue sky. The lower portion of the illustration contains a coat of arms and text written in calligraphy. The right margin of the book features a decorative floral design with human figures. The book's pages are yellowed and worn.