Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France. Book of Hours of Caherles VIII of France (1483-1498). Fol. 13 v. Miniature by Jacques Besançon or Bourdichon (15th century), representing the king Louis XII praying under the protection of Charlemagne. The head of the king was manipulated later. It is about the portrait of Louis XII although the figure of Charlemagne and the caption unequivocally refered to Carles VIII. National Library. Madrid, Spain.

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