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With this curious songbook of 148 folios and 58 miniatures, an attempt was made to seek the favor of Joanna I of Castile

In 1502, during a period of deep dynastic uncertainty for the Catholic Monarchs, poet Pedro Marcuello crafted an extravagant illuminated manuscript to win the favor of Joanna I of Castile and her husband, Philip the Handsome.

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