Some of the monks in medieval scriptoriums were less gifted than others when it came to drawing the human figure. But their scenes of cavorting minstrels, mischievous monks and animals playing the bagpipes were the cartoons of their day.
Your virtual eye on illuminated manuscripts, rare books, and the stories behind them. By Franco Cosimo Panini Editore.
Explore tony harrison's 3170 photos on Flickr!
Musica Colta
Animali innocenti e indifesi che, a fondo testo, si tramutano in killer spietati: alcuni esempi di drôlerie, le figure grottesche disegnate dai miniaturisti nelle note a margine.
Explore jankees dus' 749 photos on Flickr!
Your virtual eye on illuminated manuscripts, rare books, and the stories behind them. By Franco Cosimo Panini Editore.
Explore tony harrison's 3170 photos on Flickr!
Dragon playing the flute (@GettyMuseum, MS. 63, c. 1415)
Your virtual eye on illuminated manuscripts, rare books, and the stories behind them. By Franco Cosimo Panini Editore.
