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This pen-and-ink drawing depicts a monarch seated upon a plush, cushioned throne. The king is adorned with a crown and holds a scepter topped with a fleur-de-lis A stylized lily (original: "fleur-de-lis") symbolizing royal power and divine favor.. In the upper right corner, a crescent moon is visible. In a medieval context, the pairing of a king with celestial bodies often signifies the "Harmony of the Spheres" or the ruler’s responsibility to maintain order in accordance with God's time—a fitting image to accompany the calendar tables on the left.
At the bottom of the page, a secondary illustration is partially visible. It shows a figure wearing a cap, set against a vibrant green background and enclosed within a bold red frame. The use of color here—red and green—contrasts with the fine line-work of the king above, suggesting this may have been part of a separate decorative scheme or a later addition to the manuscript.