Fol. 190r,Tobit, historiated initial T, Tobit sleeping on a bed
The image shows an open book with yellowed pages and black text in a language that appears to be Latin. The page on the right has the number "190" in the top-right corner. The top of the page has a title in red and blue text that reads "prode" and "chobie". The page features two illuminated initials, one large and one small. The large initial "T" is decorated with gold and blue designs and is accompanied by an illustration of a man sleeping on a bed. The man is depicted wearing a white shirt and lying on a bed with a brown headboard. The small initial is located below the large one and features a gold and blue design. The text on the page is written in a medieval style and includes many abbreviations and flourishes. The overall appearance of the book suggests that it is a rare and valuable manuscript, possibly from the Middle Ages.
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