Collegio cardinalis

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Prompt: "Generate an image featuring four anthropomorphic cardinals (bird) in a Gothic cathedral interior. The cardinals appear with deep red plumage, resembling Northern Cardinals, with prominent crests on their heads and black shades around their eyes and beaks. Their eyes are expressive and human-like with orange-amber irises. The cardinals are clad in vibrant red and burgundy ceremonial robes with luxurious golden embroidery mimicking floral vine patterns, reminiscent of medieval religious attire. Each cardinal wears black gloves, and their wings are partially visible as feathered arms. They also don small, flat, circular black hats with a white central portion, evoking clerical headgear. In the center stands a cardinal holding a golden chain with a cross pendant over a large, white paper document on a pedestal, suggesting an official or sacred act. To his sides, there are three other cardinals in similar garb; two appear in profile, while the third faces partially towards the viewer, his beak slightly open. The background showcases tall, slender Gothic arches that soar above the birds, with soft natural light filtering through, casting muted shadows and creating a reverent atmosphere. The overall color palette is rich and dramatic, with the reds and golds of the robes contrasting with the greyish hues of the cathedral. The intricate details of the plumage, robes, and Gothic architecture should be carefully rendered to evoke a surreal yet solemn scene of avian ecclesiastical figures in a sacred gathering."