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Fol. 320r, Ezechiel, historiated initial E, a sleeping Ezechiel with his vision of the four beasts above

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows an open book with yellowed pages containing text and illustrations. The left and right margins of the book page contain columns of black text. The top of the right page features a row of multicolored letters in blue, red, and gold. A large gold "E" initial is on the right page, accompanied by an illustration depicting a man sleeping on the ground; above him are four beasts. A smaller blue and gold initial is on the left page. The right page has a number "320" in the top-right corner. The book pages exhibit signs of aging, with stains and discoloration visible. The book appears to be old and possibly hand-illustrated, with intricate initial letters and illustrations. The image style and text suggest it may be a reproduction of a medieval manuscript. The book is set against a gray background.

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